Newswire Summaries
US consumer confidence tumbled again in March
Monday, April 07, 2025 18:34:25 (UTC)
NEW YORK, March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® fell by 7.2 points in March to 92.9 (1985=100). The Present Situation Index—based on consumers' assessment of current business and labor market conditions—decreased 3.6 points to 134.5. The Expectations Index—based on consumers' short-term outlook for income, business, and labor market conditions—dropped 9.6 points to 65.2, the lowest level in 12 years and well below the threshold of 80 that usually...
Chat IQ introduces proactive resident reminders for rent collection
Monday, April 07, 2025 18:30:20 (UTC)
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Yardi® has introduced new features in RentCafe® Chat IQ to streamline rent collection and lease renewals. These Chat IQ enhancements are available exclusively to clients using RentCafe CRM IQ, Yardi's customer-centric platform that connects property teams with residents through a single, integrated solution. Streamline rent collection and renewals with Chat IQ Chat IQ delivers payment reminders, renewal notices and follow-ups based...
Crypto cards driving blockchain adoption, WhiteBit finds
Monday, April 07, 2025 18:28:15 (UTC)
VILNIUS, Lithuania, April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chainwire Crypto card users mirror traditional payment habits, as the global market aims to reach USD 220.46 billion by 2033. By 2026, nearly 1 in 5 cryptocurrency owners are projected to use their holdings for payments, up from just 14.2% in 2024, indicating a shift toward real-world crypto adoption. As of 2025, over 560 million people globally own cryptocurrencies, suggesting a substantial user base for crypto payment solutions. White...
Vaulta, Virgo partner for VirgoPay cross-border payments solution
Monday, April 07, 2025 18:24:54 (UTC)
VANCOUVER, BC, April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vaulta, a scalable operating system that powers Web3 Banking with fast, low-cost transactions and seamless blockchain connectivity, today announced a strategic partnership with VirgoCX Global Holdings (Herein Virgo), a leading global comprehensive digital asset service provider, to launch VirgoPay, a dedicated cross-border remittance network that uses stablecoins to both reduce transfer fees and decrease transfer times for international wire transfers...
Precoro achieves 'Built for NetSuite' status
Monday, April 07, 2025 18:22:18 (UTC)
BROOKLYN, N.Y., April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Precoro, a leading cloud-based procurement and spend management solution, today announced that its SuiteApp has achieved the 'Built for NetSuite' status. The new SuiteApp, built using the Oracle NetSuite SuiteCloud Platform, helps organizations further simplify purchasing and bring greater transparency to spending workflows. "We put our customers' needs first and tailor our product development to their invaluable feedback. This integration with ...
CleanSpark among Top 35 fastest growing companies in the Americas
Monday, April 07, 2025 18:20:00 (UTC)
LAS VEGAS, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CleanSpark, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLSK), America's Bitcoin Miner® (the "Company"), has earned the 35th spot on The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies 2025, an annual ranking by The Financial Times and Statista Inc., a world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The list identifies the top 500 companies based in twenty North, Central and South American countries. "CleanSpark is pleased to make the top 40 on The Americas' Fastest Growing C...
Forter debuts Predictive Payment Routing Beta, GenAI agent detection
Monday, April 07, 2025 18:18:09 (UTC)
NEW YORK, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Forter, the Trust Platform for digital commerce, announced enhancements to its Payment Optimization solution with the beta launch of Predictive Payment Routing and introduced GenAI agent detection, as part of its spring product release. The company has also strengthened its global partner ecosystem, achieving Premier Partner Status in Shopify's Enterprise Technology Partner Program. "Digital commerce today doesn't look the same as it did 12 months ago...
FPC issues report on role of directory services in instant payments
Monday, April 07, 2025 16:57:21 (UTC)
Bentonville, Ark., April 7, 2025 – The U.S. Faster Payments Council (FPC), a membership organization devoted to advancing safe, easy-to-use faster payments in the United States, today published a new report, How a Directory Service Accelerates Instant Payments, produced by the FPC Directory Models Work Group. The report provides a detailed examination of how directory services can enhance the efficiency, security, and reach of instant payments. As instant payments adoption continues to gr...
BHN launches new exclusive Branded Payment Services
Monday, April 07, 2025 16:54:24 (UTC)
April 7, 2025—PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blackhawk Network (BHN), a global leader in branded payment solutions, has launched new Branded Payment Services designed to help brands more efficiently manage and scale their physical and digital gift card programs. Powered by BHN’s expertise and global connections, these configurable bundles integrate key strategic services into cohesive solutions tailored to individual business needs. These offerings encompass end-to-end services availab...
Juspay secures $60M investment round led by Kedaara Capital
Monday, April 07, 2025 16:44:00 (UTC)
Bengaluru, April 07, 2025. Juspay, a global leader in payment infrastructure for enterprises and banks, has secured $60 million as part of its Series D funding round in a combination of primary and secondary investments. This investment round was led by Kedaara Capital with participation from existing investors Softbank and Accel. Juspay has expanded across Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Europe, the UK, and North America, while accelerating the growth of its open-source payment orchestration ...
