John Adams

By taking its U.S. card issuing technology to more countries, the fintech is becoming a bigger threat to the acquiring banks that focus on B2B payments.

By using a direct listing instead of an IPO, Coinbase can quickly draw mainstream investors to fuel a payments franchise.

The shutdown of the U.K. company's Pingit app demonstrates why even the most tech-savvy banks should collaborate with fintechs rather than go it alone.

Dante Disparte brings global experience to drive international growth and financial inclusion.

The shutdown of the U.K. company's Pingit app demonstrates why even the most tech-savvy banks should collaborate with fintechs rather than go it alone.

The nine-year-old service predates the payments-oriented fintechs that have become popular in recent years.

Walmart, Amazon, Facebook, Apple and Google are just a few of the non-financial companies that are using scale and innovation to compete in financial services.

PingPong and Perch want to make it easier for third parties, which are often accumulated into a larger group by acquisition, to sell overseas on Amazon's platform.

The fintech is one of several that have drawn capital to eliminate the challenges of international commerce.

The bank's purchase of AxiaMed gives it a digital gateway to the medical industry, speeding deployment amid growing competition.