John Adams

The card network says it is prepared to act on any new demand created by the recent banking crisis or possible economic downturn even though it reported slower growth in small-merchant card spending in the first quarter.

The card network's ambition to add services has led it to work alongside companies like JPMorgan Chase, Jack Henry & Associates and Stax.

Ryan Reynolds bets on Canadian fintech, Virgin Money expands its offerings, and more.

The blockchain company is working on a model for central bank digital currencies that it hopes will make it easier to transact across borders.

Companies holding a Bitlicense will have to follow similar standards for consumer protection, safety and soundness, and pay more to cover the cost of regulations.

Payments orchestration — or sending transactions to the best option based on cost, speed and other factors — is gaining fresh attention ahead of FedNow's anticipated July launch.

"The bar is being set by consumer interactions," says Alisa Ellis, who is helping lead modernization efforts at the financial institution.

The card brand is partnering with PayPal, Venmo and other firms in an attempt to erase the friction that accompanies transfers between different apps.

Bank of England seeks CBDC experts, BNP Paribas' bonus pool gets larger and more

Klarna, Fiserv, Worldline and other tech firms are using artificial intelligence-powered systems such as ChatGPT to modernize their offerings.