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Maverick COO Says Embedded Finance Drives Growth and Personalization in Digital Ecosystems
Maverick COO Says Embedded Finance Drives Growth and Personalization in Digital Ecosystems
July 30, 2024  |  Payments Innovation

The integration of financial products and services into digital ecosystems is transforming commerce. “With the advancements of technology and the platforms businesses rely on to...

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Will Earned Wage Access Unlock FedNow Sender Adoption?
Will Earned Wage Access Unlock FedNow Sender Adoption?
July 30, 2024  |  Faster Payments

One year on, FedNow and instant payments are seeing a groundswell of interest and intention to speed up funds paid out to individuals. Taking stock...

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Payments Orchestrators Become Open Payment Platforms to Improve eCommerce Efficiency
Payments Orchestrators Become Open Payment Platforms to Improve eCommerce Efficiency
July 30, 2024  |  Payments Innovation

As digital commerce evolves, businesses are constantly seeking innovative solutions to enhance their payment processes. And providers are working around the clock to give them...

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46% of US Consumers Say They’re Ready for Open Banking
46% of US Consumers Say They’re Ready for Open Banking
July 30, 2024  |  Digital-First Banking

As younger and affluent consumers drive the trend, open banking payments stand on the verge of widespread acceptance. This payment method, which allows users to...

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AI Turns Accounts Payables Into Corporate Growth Engine
AI Turns Accounts Payables Into Corporate Growth Engine
July 30, 2024  |  Accounts Payable

Transforming back-office functions can often serve as a way to move business growth forward. And the accounts payable (AP) function, which plays a crucial role...

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Digital Dominance Challenged as Moviegoers Return to Theaters
Digital Dominance Challenged as Moviegoers Return to Theaters
July 29, 2024  |  Streaming

While consumers like the convenience of digital streaming, all it took to get them back in movie theaters were two superheroes with attitudes. Even though...

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AppBrilliance Opens Pay-by-Bank Options for Closed-Loop Digital Wallets
AppBrilliance Opens Pay-by-Bank Options for Closed-Loop Digital Wallets
July 29, 2024  |  Payment Methods

When The Clearing House amended its rules on digital wallets in early May, few in the industry paid much attention. After all, it was little more...

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Meta’s Open-Source AI Model Sparks Industry Debate on Commerce’s Future
Meta’s Open-Source AI Model Sparks Industry Debate on Commerce’s Future
July 29, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Industry experts are debating the business impact of Meta’s free artificial intelligence (AI) model Llama 3.1, weighing its potential against practical implementation challenges. Boasting 405...

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OpenAI Director Says Artificial General Intelligence May Be 5 Years Out
OpenAI Director Says Artificial General Intelligence May Be 5 Years Out
July 29, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

How long will it take for artificial intelligence to be as smart as human beings? According to OpenAI board member Adam D’Angelo, that milestone is...

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