Strava 22 Points Ahead of Closest Competitor in Provider Ranking of Fitness Apps
Strava 22 Points Ahead of Closest Competitor in Provider Ranking of Fitness Apps
December 28, 2023  |  Fitness

It’s time to make New Year’s resolutions, and if one of yours is to get fit, PYMNTS’ Provider Ranking of Fitness Apps could help. Each...

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Study: ChatGPT Both Helpful and ‘Junk Food’ for Workers
Study: ChatGPT Both Helpful and ‘Junk Food’ for Workers
December 28, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Is ChatGPT a help or a hindrance for white-collar workers? A new Harvard Business School study suggests it might be a bit of both. The study, the subject...

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Emerging Market FinTechs Poised to Drive Innovation and Inclusion in 2024
Emerging Market FinTechs Poised to Drive Innovation and Inclusion in 2024
December 28, 2023  |  Fintech Investments

In 2023, the FinTech landscape experienced a transformative surge of innovations, reshaping financial technology from its core. These advancements, spanning cutting-edge technologies and the evolution...

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Mobile Helps Brand Loyalty Programs Work Harder and Smarter
Mobile Helps Brand Loyalty Programs Work Harder and Smarter
December 28, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Technology, and the digital transformation of the economy overall, have reshaped the concept of customer loyalty.  Add to that the integration of payments innovation, and...

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Smart Credit Card Use Turns Debt Burdens Into Financial Flywheels
Smart Credit Card Use Turns Debt Burdens Into Financial Flywheels
December 28, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

The holidays can be a stressful time financially for many consumers. Often, those consumers — particularly those living paycheck to paycheck — turn to their...

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Nearly Two-Thirds of Renters Highly Satisfied With Receiving Refunds Instantly
Nearly Two-Thirds of Renters Highly Satisfied With Receiving Refunds Instantly
December 28, 2023  |  Digital Payments

Just as digital options have gained popularity for paying rent directly from a bank account, the digitization of refunds has also gained momentum. In fact,...

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Zulily’s Last Checkout: The Retail Road to Its Online Closure 
Zulily’s Last Checkout: The Retail Road to Its Online Closure 
December 28, 2023  |  eCommerce

Online retailer Zulily is calling it quits.  In the latest update from PYMNTS regarding Zulily, once navigating the choppy waters of a fiercely competitive sea,...

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Central Bank of Nigeria Lifts Ban on Transacting in Crypto
Central Bank of Nigeria Lifts Ban on Transacting in Crypto
December 27, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has lifted a ban on transacting in cryptocurrencies. At the same time, the bank said there is a need to...

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Simple Hacking Techniques Prove Successful in 2023 Cyberattacks
Simple Hacking Techniques Prove Successful in 2023 Cyberattacks
December 27, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

Cybercriminals have shown over the past year that sophisticated technology is not always necessary to carry out successful cyberattacks. Several incidents in 2023 have highlighted...

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