Connected Economy

Connected Economy
Tencent Cloud and PlaysOut Partner on Embedded Services for Super Apps
July 15, 2024

Tencent Cloud and PlaysOut have unveiled a collaboration on embedded services for super apps. PlaysOut, a global gaming technology company, will leverage the Tencent Cloud Mini Program Platform (TCMPP) to lead the development of content ecosystems for global super apps, the companies said in a...

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What We’ve Learned Tracking the 100 Connected Economy Leaders Since 2022
July 15, 2024

The Connected Economy (CE) 100 Stock Index was launched in February 2022. It was introduced as an equity index of 100 publicly traded companies across 11 categories, aiming to track the digital transformation and the growth of the connected economy. At the time, though we were...

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Visa and Wirex Partner on Digital Currency Use in Europe, UK
July 15, 2024

 Visa has teamed with WireX to promote the use of digital currencies in Europe and the UK. “This collaboration will explore new opportunities to leverage and integrate innovative Visa cards and reduce friction in payment experiences,” the companies said in a news release Monday (July...

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CE 100 Index Gains 1.3% as Big Banks Post Earnings
July 15, 2024

Earnings season is in full swing, as big banks – specifically, JPMorgan and Citigroup – helped sway the fortunes of the CE 100 Index. The Index was up 1.3% for the week, as the bank earnings detailed relative strength in consumer spending, though company management...

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How the World Does Digital: UK Consumers Thrive in Connected Economy
July 15, 2024

Driven by widespread access to high-speed broadband and advanced mobile networks, the U.K. boasts a population deeply engaged with the digital world. From video streaming taking the top spot to online banking, mobile gaming, messaging and social media following closely behind, the U.K. thrives in...

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Winning Top Of Wallet: How Financial Institutions Compete in the Embedded Finance Era
July 12, 2024

Past performance doesn’t always guarantee future results, but it can inform them. That’s particularly evident when it comes to the payments and commerce landscape, which has witnessed a sea of change in just the first half of the year, driven by technological advancements and evolving...

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How the World Does Digital: Italy Posts Solid Scores In Online Shopping
July 12, 2024

While the Colosseum evokes gladiatorial battles, and Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes hold timeless beauty, modern Italy is embracing the digital age. Today’s Italians are increasingly turning to mobile wallets and online shopping, showcasing a blend of tradition and digital innovation. In PYMNTS Intelligence’s “How the...

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Spain Emerges as Pivotal Player Within EU’s Digital Strategy
July 11, 2024

Their hometown heroes have reached the Champions League football final, and Spain is near the top of the table in PYMNTS Intelligence’s How The World Does Digital report. Capturing a statistically representative sample of 817 million consumers, Spain is among 11 countries included in the...

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How The World Does Digital: Business Models And Innovation Drive Consumer Engagement
July 10, 2024

Let’s start this article with a pop quiz. Name the country that had the highest digital engagement in 2023. You get to pick from a list of 11 countries that includes the U.S.; the U.K.; Australia; the five largest EU economies, France, Italy, Spain, Germany,...