Ruth McCartney brings Beatles to the blockchain, Amex doubles down on healthcare AP/AR, SEC launches probe into SPACs

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March 25, 2021

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Digital Media Veteran Ruth McCartney Brings The Beatles To The Blockchain

Most people know her through her famous stepbrother who made his living playing with a notable Liverpool-based rock’n roll band. But Ruth McCartney has been a branding and media star in her own right for years, and now she’s bringing non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to the market. McCartney’s first project will involve the photos of John Lennon’s paramour and artist May Pang. The two of them talked to PYMNTS about their new venture.

 

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Diagnosis Digital: Amex Doubles Down On Healthcare’s AR/AP Digitization Drive

With a massive surge in virtual doctor’s visits, the back-office operations of healthcare providers need a bit of surgery. R.J. Ancona, vice president and general manager, B2B, global merchant and network services at American Express, tells PYMNTS why AR and AP modernization are critical to keep patients and doctors in good financial health.

 

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PYMNTSTV: Blockchain

Forget Bitcoin Pricing: Ternio CEO Says Blockchain Is The Right Bet

Ternio CEO Daniel Gouldman is fine with Bank of America’s caution about cryptocurrency. As Gouldman recently told PYMNTS, he’s not waiting for a future where there is stability and easy transactions with digital currency – because that day has already arrived.

 

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Healthcare Payments

Rectangle Health Shares Retail Prescription For Payment Plans

Consumer healthcare debt is not a problem borne out of necessity. It happens because providers don’t have the tools in place to help head it off. As Rectangle Health Chief Operating Officer Scott LoPresti told PYMNTS, the pressures and pains of the last year have opened the industry up to better tools for building better practices.

 

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Digital-First Diner

New Data; Restaurant’s Post-Pandemic Future Sees ‘First Returners’ In Key Role

PYMNTS’ recent COVID-19 compendium contains new insights into how consumers will – or won’t – return to restaurants. Expect more drinks, more order-ahead and more attention paid to ‘first returners.’

 

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Real-Time Payments Tracker

NPP Australia Takes Real-Time Payments To Next Level

Transaction volumes with Australia’s real-time payment system may exceed 2 million daily, but it was a long road to enable the widespread use cases seen today, says Katrina Stuart, head of engagement at New Payments Platform Australia (NPPA). In the Real-Time Payments Tracker, Stuart reflects on how payment systems operators can foster innovation and how NPP’s forthcoming immediate authorized pull payments capability could be an eCommerce game changer.

 

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