John Adams

The information you need to start your day, from PaymentsSource and around the Web: Ripple's blockchain push; U.K.'s PSD2 preparations; Interac's global expansion; and more.

Fitbit's expertise in monitoring exercise and health seems pretty far removed from the world of payments, but the company is running full-speed into the world of fintech.

The digitally driven retail environment has caused lots of adapt-or-die challenges for payment processors and merchant acquirers, including spotting fraud as it moves from one device and channel to another.

The information you need to start your day, from PaymentsSource and around the Web. Today: Net neutrality may end soon; Benjamin Lawsky joins Ripple's board; Digital currency enters Zimbabwe; Boku's IPO; 'Mai' scammer victimizes iPhone buyer.

Cryptocurrency could be a strong fit for online games, which often develop their own realistic economies despite being cut off from mainstream currencies.

The information you need to start your day, from PaymentsSource and around the Web. Today: American Express is ending support for Jawbone's smartwatch payments; Cash is still strong; CBA tightens ATM controls to mitigate money laundering; Indian group works on smart contracts.

PayPal is following its investment in micro-investing app with a direct link, vastly expanding the app's addressable market.

The information you need to start your day, from PaymentsSource and around the Web. Today: Amazon, Walmart offer dueling home access products; PayPal supports 'tips' for streaming content; Signs of life for cryptocurrency in China; Will Europe crack down on ICOs?; Ripple pushes DLT for governments.

Visa is digging deep into the question of whether transit fare payments can influence habits in other settings.

The information you need to start your day, from PaymentsSource and around the Web. Today: Technology pros turn down jobs in the U.K. because of Brexit; Amazon Key has a security gap; Singapore extends its fintech influence; Gaming takes to cryptocurrency.