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Digital Wallets Nudging Traditional Cards as North Americans Embrace New Payment Methods

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

In a digital age dominated by card-based payment methods, digital wallets are rapidly gaining momentum as the preferred online payment method across North America.

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  • In a digital age dominated by card-based payment methods, digital wallets are rapidly gaining momentum as the preferred online payment method across North America.
  • This ranking places digital wallets just behind debit cards, cash, and credit cards, as of September 2022.
  • While digital wallets are gaining traction, the North American market still heavily relies on credit and debit cards as the most commonly used online payment methods.
  • "Payment Methods", in % of Respondents, October 2022
    Preferred Payment Method When Shopping Online, in % of Respondents, October 2022

REPX has Presented Its Strategic Report and Financials for Year 2022 and Half-Yearly Report 2023

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Friday, October 27, 2023

London, England--(Newsfile Corp. - October 27, 2023) - The Reputation Exchange (REPX) has presented its strategic report, report of the directors and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 and its half-yearly report 2023.

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  • London, England--(Newsfile Corp. - October 27, 2023) - The Reputation Exchange (REPX) has presented its strategic report, report of the directors and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 and its half-yearly report 2023.
  • The past year, 2022, was a very difficult year for REPX and all the fintech sector.
  • This caused a knock-on effect on REPX: the listing on LSE was postponed to a future date and to a better overall market condition.
  • The Company published in the terms required by the Cyprus Stock Exchange both its audited financials for 2022 and its half-yearly report for 2023.

Digital Wallets Gain Momentum as the Fourth Most Popular Online Payment Method in North America - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, November 6, 2023

In a digital age dominated by card-based payment methods, digital wallets are rapidly gaining momentum as the preferred online payment method across North America.

Key Points: 
  • In a digital age dominated by card-based payment methods, digital wallets are rapidly gaining momentum as the preferred online payment method across North America.
  • According to a recent report, digital wallets, including PayPal, Apple Pay, and Google Pay, have secured the fourth position in terms of frequently used online payment methods, with usage occurring at least five times per month.
  • While digital wallets are gaining traction, the North American market still heavily relies on credit and debit cards as the most commonly used online payment methods.
  • "Payment Methods", in % of Respondents, October 2022
    Preferred Payment Method When Shopping Online, in % of Respondents, October 2022

Daffy Launches Daffy Campaigns to Unlock More Giving

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Friday, November 3, 2023

Daffy.org , the modern platform for charitable giving, today announces the launch of Daffy Campaigns, an innovative giving solution that helps anyone raise money for the charities and causes they care about.

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  • Daffy.org , the modern platform for charitable giving, today announces the launch of Daffy Campaigns, an innovative giving solution that helps anyone raise money for the charities and causes they care about.
  • Whether you’re fundraising for a global charity or a school booster program, Daffy Campaigns supports fundraising for nearly any 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
  • Daffy Campaigns also bring together the unique power of a donor-advised fund (DAF) with the proven effectiveness of collective online campaigns to enhance overall giving.
  • Daffy is also the first full-featured donor-advised fund mobile app, and previously launched innovative features such as Daffy APIs, Daffy for Familes, and Daffy for Work.

Apple MixC Wenzhou opens for customers this Saturday, November 4, in China

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Friday, November 3, 2023

Apple® today previewed Apple MixC Wenzhou, the company’s first store in this dynamic city and the fourth in China’s Zhejiang province.

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  • Apple® today previewed Apple MixC Wenzhou, the company’s first store in this dynamic city and the fourth in China’s Zhejiang province.
  • Led by Apple Creatives daily, free Today at Apple® programming at Apple MixC Wenzhou will range from foundational getting started sessions to engaging youth programming and workshops that explore photography, videography, and more.
  • The team at Apple MixC Wenzhou will welcome its first customers on Saturday, November 4, at 10 a.m. local time.
  • Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, Mac, iMac, MacBook Pro, Today at Apple, Apple Watch, Apple Watch Ultra, and Genius Bar are trademarks of Apple.

Global POS Payment Methods Analysis Report 2023-2027: Landscape is Expected to be Dominated by Mobile and Contactless Card Payments, Particularly in the U.S., Germany, and China - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

The shift away from cash usage has given rise to innovative point-of-sale (POS) payment methods such as tap to pay, scan & go, and self-checkout, among others.

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  • The shift away from cash usage has given rise to innovative point-of-sale (POS) payment methods such as tap to pay, scan & go, and self-checkout, among others.
  • Globally, consumers are moving away from cash and embracing digital payment methods, including contactless credit and debit cards, tap to pay, and QR code payments.
  • The POS payment landscape is expected to be dominated by mobile payments and contactless card payments, particularly in the U.S., Germany, and China.
  • In China, over 75% of mobile phone users used mobile payment methods at the POS, with bank cards and biometric payment technologies also prevalent in the POS payment landscape in 2022.

Apple unveils M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max, the most advanced chips for a personal computer

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Apple® today announced M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max, three chips featuring groundbreaking technologies that deliver dramatically increased performance and unleash new capabilities for Mac®.

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  • Apple® today announced M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max, three chips featuring groundbreaking technologies that deliver dramatically increased performance and unleash new capabilities for Mac®.
  • Together, M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max show how far Apple silicon for the Mac has come since the debut of the M1 family of chips.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231030824811/en/
    For the first time, Apple is introducing three chips at once: M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max, the most advanced chips ever built for a personal computer.
  • Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, MacBook Pro, iMac, Xcode, Logic Pro, Final Cut Pro, ProRes, and Apple TV are trademarks of Apple.

Apple unveils the new MacBook Pro featuring the M3 family of chips, making the world’s best pro laptop even better

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Apple® today announced a new MacBook Pro® lineup featuring the all-new family of M3 chips: M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max.

Key Points: 
  • Apple® today announced a new MacBook Pro® lineup featuring the all-new family of M3 chips: M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231030177195/en/
    Today Apple unveiled MacBook Pro featuring the next generation of M3 chips.
  • With MacBook Pro with M3 Max:
    MacBook Pro models with M3 Pro and M3 Max are available in space black, a stunning new color that’s unmistakably pro.
  • Apple, the Apple logo, MacBook Pro, Liquid Retina XDR, Mac, Final Cut Pro, Xcode, macOS, iPhone, Safari, Apple Store, Apple Trade In, and Apple TV are trademarks of Apple.

M-Commerce Revolutionizes Retailing and Payments: Near-Field Communication (NFC) and Digital Wallets Propel Market to Unprecedented Growth

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Friday, November 3, 2023

The global mobile commerce (m-commerce) market, with a size of US$ 1109.1 billion in 2022, is poised for extraordinary growth, with a projected market value of US$ 5,867.1 billion by 2028.

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  • The global mobile commerce (m-commerce) market, with a size of US$ 1109.1 billion in 2022, is poised for extraordinary growth, with a projected market value of US$ 5,867.1 billion by 2028.
  • This phenomenal expansion is expected to be driven by an impressive Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 31% during the forecast period of 2023-2028.
  • It encompasses mobile banking, in-app purchases, virtual marketplace apps (e.g., Amazon mobile app), and digital wallets like Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Samsung Pay.
  • Additionally, governments worldwide are promoting digital payment methods, further fueling market growth.

BTG Pactual launches international accounts in the USA

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Monday, October 30, 2023

SÃO PAULO, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BTG Pactual (BPAC11), the largest investment bank in Latin America, announces that it is starting to operate its international accounts in the United States. Gradually, as of today, clients will have access to a complete platform of services, including instant exchange, debit cards, transfers, and investments.

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  • As with local accounts, international accounts will be opened simultaneously, all done directly on the app.
  • To be eligible, clients must have an active BTG Investimentos and BTG Banking accounts in Brazil.
  • The platform also enables custody transfer and clients will be able to transfer assets from other institutions to their international investment account at BTG.
  • The announcement of the international account underscores BTG Pactual's international expansion strategy.