John Adams is executive editor of payments for American Banker. John interviews top executives in the payments, cryptocurrency and fintech industries, hosts podcasts, moderates conference panels and curates the new Payments Intelligence portal.
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John has been with American Banker and related products for 30 years, covering bank technology, advertising, mortgages and capital markets.
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Will Graylin's new company OV Loop wants to use artificial intelligence — including the platform it just inherited with its PayFi acquisition — to connect digital ID to in-app payments, making it easier for banks to work with third-party wallets.
February 1 -
The company wants to join in on the rush to develop stablecoins and central bank digital currencies, in part to show that it can still be a player in cutting-edge technologies after its merger deal with Plaid fell through.
January 29 -
The company wants to join in on the rush to develop stablecoins and central bank digital currencies, in part to show that it can still be a player in cutting-edge technologies after its merger deal with Plaid fell through.
January 28 -
The application process was a mess in the first rounds of the Paycheck Protection Program. Fintechs say their efforts will make it go smoothly in the latest iteration.
January 28 -
The pandemic has accelerated the card brand's shift toward providing ancillary services including analytics and dispute resolution.
January 28 -
The application process was a mess in the first rounds of the Paycheck Protection Program. Fintechs say their efforts will make it go smoothly in the latest iteration.
January 28 -
The most likely picks for comptroller of the currency have pushed tech-driven approaches to financial inclusion and anti-money-laundering, and would bring new perspective to regulating cryptocurrencies.
January 27 -
The most likely picks for comptroller of the currency have pushed tech-driven approaches to financial inclusion and anti-money-laundering, and would bring new perspective to regulating cryptocurrencies.
January 27 -
The ATM and payment terminal makers are facing more competition from software providers. Both have taken steps to head off this threat.
January 26 -
Virtual worlds, built for gaming or social interaction, are still trying to turn their digital economies into something real. Crypto regulation could be a hurdle.
January 22 -
The fast-growing buy now/pay later industry is drawing scrutiny from legislators and regulators who fear it could become predatory.
January 21 -
The fast-growing buy now/pay later industry is drawing scrutiny from legislators and regulators who fear it could become predatory.
January 21 -
The 46th president's agenda for financial regulation is already moving ahead, based on the people he's chosen to put in key roles.
January 20 -
The 46th president's agenda for financial regulation is already moving ahead, based on the people he's chosen to put in key roles.
January 20 -
Some companies cut off the flow of cash to insurrectionists, while others put a halt to their political spending. Their actions came quickly after the events of Jan. 6.
January 15 -
Fresh market interest and government action have created a chance for payment technology providers like Circle to promote blockchain-powered transactions.
January 15 -
CEO Michael Hayford wants to transform Cardtronics' ATM fleet into a distribution network for fintech services. But first he has to persuade the company to accept his offer.
January 14 -
Walmart's fintech venture with Ribbit Capital allows it to influence more technological developments in the retail industry.
January 12 -
The original coronavirus stimulus program in 2020 stumbled out of the gate, delaying payments for months and exposing America's lack of universal access to the financial system. With round two, it's the digital rails that are sputtering early on.
January 12 -
Silicon Valley's largest companies are rapidly distancing themselves from outgoing President Donald Trump, following last week's right wing domestic terrorist attack on the Capitol.
January 11
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