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In a relationship-based business, it’s not enough to sell your customers a sharp tool to pay for things. You also have to help them avoid cutting themselves with it.

Charlie Lee, creator of the world’s fifth-biggest cryptocurrency, cashed in during a 75-fold rally this year.

Payment technology and card network veteran Lance Johnson is the new executive director of the PCI Security Standards Council, effective January 2018.

The Wisconsin-based corporate credit union will pay out a 7 percent return to members, a new record for the CU.

The credit bureau enraged many with its response to a massive data breach this fall, but closing the company down would ultimately harm consumers.

Citizens Community CU -- which entered conservatorship after a ten-fold rise in delinquent loans -- will merge with First Community of Jamestown, N.D. early next year.

The number of newly chartered credit unions can’t compensate for consolidation across the industry, and many sources say that isn’t likely to change anytime soon.

The Senate approved the final tax reform plan 51-48 early Wednesday, the second-to-last obstacle before sending it to President Trump for his signature.

The information you need to start your day, from PaymentsSource and around the Web. Today: Amazon faces regulatory pressure in France; Italian banks build blockchain; Swiss cryptocurrency company seeks bank license; PCI Council adds new director.

The $50 billion threshold replaced by a formula, but bill must be reconciled with Senate version; Fed, FDIC say the eight big banks still have work to do.