John Adams is executive editor of payments for American Banker.
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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.
By John AdamsJanuary 22 -
The fast-growing buy now/pay later industry is drawing scrutiny from legislators and regulators who fear it could become predatory.
By John AdamsJanuary 21 -
The fast-growing buy now/pay later industry is drawing scrutiny from legislators and regulators who fear it could become predatory.
By John AdamsJanuary 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.
By John AdamsJanuary 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.
By John AdamsJanuary 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.
By John AdamsJanuary 15 -
Fresh market interest and government action have created a chance for payment technology providers like Circle to promote blockchain-powered transactions.
By John AdamsJanuary 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.
By John AdamsJanuary 14 -
Walmart's fintech venture with Ribbit Capital allows it to influence more technological developments in the retail industry.
By John AdamsJanuary 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.
By John AdamsJanuary 12