John Adams is executive editor of payments for American Banker.
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The company is relying on a boost from initiatives in crypto-related finance, AI-powered payment tech and connections to international digital wallets, though analysts cautioned geopolitics are hindering momentum.
By John AdamsJuly 29 -
The big box retailer is trying to increase share among its business clients by adding financing options for businesses that are navigating economic volatility.
By John AdamsJuly 28 -
Like its sibling app Zelle, Early Warning's digital wallet is trying to build a brand that can attract new members. Star One Credit Union is an early win.
By John AdamsJuly 28 -
Fedwire has migrated to ISO 20022, a messaging standard designed to make it easier for digital real-time processing rails to work together. It's a difficult lift for banks, but the agency promises it will be worth it.
By John AdamsJuly 24 -
The fintech has made its core payment app interoperable with Venmo and will connect 2 billion users through partnerships in India, China, Brazil and other major digital commerce markets.
By John AdamsJuly 23 -
As the U.S. moves to make central bank digital currencies illegal, projects in other countries are moving slowly. Also: U.K. regulators look for new ways to monitor Apple and more in the global payments and fintech roundup.
By John AdamsJuly 23 -
The bank is reportedly considering allowing bitcoin and ethereum to back loans. Volatility in digital assets would make it a difficult market, according to payment experts.
By John AdamsJuly 22 -
Paxos and Mastercard are among the firms betting that legal clarity will lead to a wider range of stablecoin users.
By John AdamsJuly 21 -
With the big banks honing in on Amex's high-end card turf, Steve Squeri said his company's past success will drive the future.
By John AdamsJuly 18 -
The U.K. fintech's shares fell about 5% in London, partly due to international currency volatility. It hopes a U.S. listing will improve the company's ability to raise capital.
By John AdamsJuly 17