John Adams is executive editor of payments for American Banker.
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The sudden plunge — and recovery — of bitcoin's value highlights the problems in using such volatile currencies in commerce.
By John AdamsMay 19 -
DMG Blockchain is using hydro power to mine bitcoin. It's part of a movement to support crypto without straining local power grids or polluting the environment.
By John AdamsMay 19 -
The Amsterdam bank offers to directly credit a small business's invoices early after a vetting process — but before the invoice is paid.
By John AdamsMay 17 -
The purchase is one of several moves the payment company has made to improve its identity expertise.
By John AdamsMay 14 -
Snippets API combines with other APIs to produce marketing and sales programs for merchants.
By John AdamsMay 14 -
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is enlisting banks, payment companies, retailers and universities to address problems that digital commerce creates for cash-reliant consumers.
By John AdamsMay 14 -
The Facebook-affiliated stablecoin's move from Switzerland brings it to a country where regulators are familiar with crypto and rival currencies have already debuted.
By John AdamsMay 14 -
The company partners with merchants to use their fulfillment systems to allow consumers to send back unwanted merchandise.
By John AdamsMay 13 -
Government digital currency projects have the potential to displace banks and fintechs from the payment process. But three major participants — Accenture, Ant Group and Swift — argue that incumbents have a role to play.
By John AdamsMay 13 -
The Facebook-affiliated currency, formerly Libra, aims to benefit from the bank's blockchain expertise and regulatory status.
By John AdamsMay 12