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Self-Driving Cars, Product Drops, Loyalty Programs Top This Week’s News
February 12, 2021

In this week’s news, BMW, Magna or others might team with Apple on self-driving cars, while product drops and exclusive sales bolster retailers’ bottom lines. Plus, loyalty programs change occasional diners into restaurant aficionados. The Weekender is here to catch you up. News BMW, Magna Or...

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Cash App, Instant Payments, QR Codes Top This Week’s News
February 05, 2021

In this week’s news, we saw Cash App faults its clearing broker dealer for halting AMC and Nokia trading, new insight on instant payments and analysis on quick-response (QR) codes. The Weekender is here to catch you up. News Square’s Cash App Faults Clearing Broker...

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Quevos, Loyalty Programs, Digital Payments Top This Week’s News
January 29, 2021

In this week’s news, we saw Quevos secure funding, new data on loyalty and rewards programs, and research on how nonprofits are using digital payments. The Weekender is here to catch you up. News  22-Year-Old Entrepreneurs Win ‘Shark Tank’ Deal For Quevos Startup Quevos recently...

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COVID-19 Vaccinations, ‘Smart’ Grocery Carts, Real-Time Disbursements Top This Week’s News
January 22, 2021

In this week’s news, we saw updates on COVID-19 vaccinations, “smart” grocery carts and safer real-time disbursements. The Weekender is here to catch you up. News COVID Vaccinations Could Be A Shot In The Arm For CVS, Walgreens, Other Pharmacies An effort that sends millions...

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Glass Half Full: Index Ventures Sees Bright VC Future For Payments
January 22, 2021

Ringing in the new is generally a theme in the month of January, although it is more normally expressed during the first week, not the third. And though the 2021 inaugural celebration was different in many regards, that excitement in peering at an upcoming future was,...

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Roblox, Digital-First Shopping, QR Codes Top This Week’s News
January 15, 2021

In this week’s news, we saw Roblox’s plans to go public through a direct listing, consumers’ preferences for a digital-first shopping experience and the rising popularity of quick-response (QR) codes. The Weekender is here to catch you up. News Roblox Registers For Direct Listing; Expects...

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Ripple, Second Stimulus Bill, Checkout Features Top This Week’s News
January 08, 2021

In this week’s news, we saw more rules and breaks for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans in a second stimulus bill, a suit against Ripple Labs and new data on key checkout features. The Weekender is here to catch you up. News Ripple Sued By Investor...

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DoorDash, Airbnb IPOs; BNPL Trends; Pet Fraud Top This Week’s News
December 11, 2020

In this week’s news, we saw two blockbuster IPOs, arguments and stalemates over a new stimulus bill, and new data on consumers’ digital shopping trends. The Weekender is here to catch you up. News Retroactive Jobless Payments A Sticking Point In Coronavirus Stimulus Talks Lawmakers...

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Mastercard’s Virtual Mobile Cards, Ghost Kitchens, Geolocation Data Top This Week’s News
December 04, 2020

This week, Stripe introduced banking services, we get a glimpse of the EU’s upcoming Digital Services Act and PYMNTS’ data reveals online purchases ruled Black Friday. The Weekender can catch you up. News Mastercard Intros Mobilized Virtual Cards; Defines Intersection Between Functionality And Security The...