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This Week in Payments: Card Networks Strong, Crypto Regs in Focus, Shopify Helps SMBs
This Week in Payments: Card Networks Strong, Crypto Regs in Focus, Shopify Helps SMBs
July 28, 2023  |  Payment Methods

This week in payments, Mastercard and Visa both posted strong numbers in the quarter that just ended, cryptocurrency regulation is poised to take a major...

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European Union Investigates Spanish Regulations on Ride-Hailing Services
European Union Investigates Spanish Regulations on Ride-Hailing Services
July 28, 2023  |  Ridesharing

The European Union (EU) is looking into the tightening of regulations experienced by ride-hailing apps in Spain. The EU has opened a preliminary probe into whether the...

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Post-Barbie Collab, Crocs Reports $1.07 Billion in Revenue
Post-Barbie Collab, Crocs Reports $1.07 Billion in Revenue
July 28, 2023  |  Retail

Crocs is in the business of collaborations. It’s a skill many can learn from, as the footwear company reported $1.07 billion in revenue on Thursday...

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Victoria’s Secret to Premiere ‘Re-Imagined Fashion Show’ on Prime Video
Victoria’s Secret to Premiere ‘Re-Imagined Fashion Show’ on Prime Video
July 28, 2023  |  Retail

Victoria’s Secret will present a “re-imagined fashion show” on Amazon’s Prime Video. “The Victoria’s Secret World Tour” will be available to stream on Sept. 26, and a...

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PYMNTS Intelligence: Comparing FedNow and the RTP® Network
PYMNTS Intelligence: Comparing FedNow and the RTP® Network
July 28, 2023  |  Real-Time Payments

The expectations of small to midsized businesses (SMBs) regarding payment service providers have never been higher, with owners and employees demanding the same payment speed...

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Meta’s Twitter Rival App Threads Rolls Out Major Updates
Meta’s Twitter Rival App Threads Rolls Out Major Updates
July 28, 2023  |  Meta

Threads has lost over half of its users since its launch this month. To staunch the hemorrhaging, Meta rolled out its first major update of...

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Unlocking Healthcare’s New Digital Age Involves More Streamlined Patient Refunds Processes
Unlocking Healthcare’s New Digital Age Involves More Streamlined Patient Refunds Processes
July 28, 2023  |  Healthcare

Healthy money movement is essential to the healthcare industry. The knock-on effects of quick and seamless transactions move beyond the payment occasion to encompass the...

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What Card-Linked Offers Have Been Missing
What Card-Linked Offers Have Been Missing
July 28, 2023  |  Data

Eric Dean, head of platform partnerships at Banyan, told PYMNTS that flexibility must govern marketing programs as merchants and financial institutions (FIs) seek to streamline...

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CFO Role Evolves From Tightening the Purse Strings to Data-Driven Decision-Maker
CFO Role Evolves From Tightening the Purse Strings to Data-Driven Decision-Maker
July 28, 2023  |  CFO

The modern CFO is no longer just a financial gatekeeper.  They are financial goal-scorer, expected to be a strategic partner to the CEO and other...

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