Over the past decade, online marketplaces have steadily integrated payments and financial tools into their platforms. Once seen as an experimental feature, embedded finance has now become central to how these marketplaces compete, grow, and retain customers. A new report, “Embedded Finance Grows Up: How Online Marketplaces Can Retain Customers and Boost Revenues”, sheds light … Read more
Thanksgiving 2025 arrives at a time when both consumers and businesses have faced unpredictable tides inflation pressures, shifting work patterns, and tightening liquidity. Yet, amid these challenges, the payments and FinTech ecosystem delivered meaningful progress that deserves recognition. This year was less about hype and more about human impact. From instant payouts that put money … Read more
In 2025, the Labor Economy—comprising approximately 60 million essential workers in the U.S.—is experiencing a digital transformation that’s reshaping personal finance. These workers, many of whom earn $25 an hour or less, represent a significant portion of the workforce and consumer spending, with their earnings influencing roughly $1.7 trillion of annual economic activity. According to … Read more