Digital Grocery Spending Lags Behind Retail 6-to-1
Digital Grocery Spending Lags Behind Retail 6-to-1
February 15, 2023  |  eCommerce

PYMNTS research reveals that, compared to retail, online grocery has a long way to go. The Context Grocers are doing everything in their power to...

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SEC Proposed Custody Rule Could Pressure Crypto Platforms
SEC Proposed Custody Rule Could Pressure Crypto Platforms
February 15, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

A proposal by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could increase pressure on cryptocurrency platforms. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Wednesday (Feb. 15) that...

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Independent Examiner Too Expensive, Rules FTX Crypto Judge
Independent Examiner Too Expensive, Rules FTX Crypto Judge
February 15, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Firms working on the FTX bankruptcy case have already billed tens of millions of dollars. That could be why federal bankruptcy Judge John Dorsey on...

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Krispy Kreme Captures Special Occasions as Consumers Cut Day-to-Day Indulgences
Krispy Kreme Captures Special Occasions as Consumers Cut Day-to-Day Indulgences
February 15, 2023  |  Earnings

Consumers may be cutting spending, but Krispy Kreme sees them still springing for special occasions. One might expect that, given the non-necessity of sweet treats such as...

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Aspire Raises $100M to Grow Finance Platform in Southeast Asia
Aspire Raises $100M to Grow Finance Platform in Southeast Asia
February 15, 2023  |  Investments

Aspire has raised $100 million in a Series C round to grow its all-in-one finance operating system for businesses. The Singapore-based firm said in a...

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SEC Proposes Expanding Investment Adviser Custody Rules to Crypto Assets
SEC Proposes Expanding Investment Adviser Custody Rules to Crypto Assets
February 15, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed expanding its rules around custody to include cryptocurrency. The agency said in a Wednesday (Feb. 15) press...

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Consumer Spending Rebound May Spark Main Street Retailers’ Digital Makeover
Consumer Spending Rebound May Spark Main Street Retailers’ Digital Makeover
February 15, 2023  |  SMBs

January’s retail figures caused a collective sigh of relief, hinting we may be turning an economic corner.  The 3% consumer spending surge felt especially sharp after November...

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Debate Over UK Fraud Refund Rules Heats Up
Debate Over UK Fraud Refund Rules Heats Up
February 15, 2023  |  Bank Regulation

Regulators in the U.K. are preparing to mandate that banks reimburse victims of APP fraud. Leading the charge, the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has drawn...

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InsurTech Naked Looks to New Markets After $17M Series B
InsurTech Naked Looks to New Markets After $17M Series B
February 15, 2023  |  Insurance

South Africa’s Naked has raised $17 million to tap into the world’s growing InsurTech market. The Series B funding, reported Wednesday by TechPoint, will help...

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