Investment

Banks have signaled bullishness for blockchain tech. But some say ignorance is leading to ill-informed choices.

The Spanish bank said it will continue to be Atom’s main strategic investor and keep two seats on its board.

Issuers are using mobile technology to bolster plastic cards, adding new features and controls for consumers.

The way people seek and buy music—in a store, online, or a download—is as generational as the art itself. Madrona Venture Group is staking a claim on 'buy' buttons as the next hit.

The San Carlos, Calif., firm is following a similar blueprint as other online lenders — launching with a particular loan product, refining its algorithms, and then seeking to expand into other corners of consumer finance.

Bank blockchain leaders say the technology is solid and privacy's been solved mostly. They’re focused now on integration, collaboration and saving money.

Everybody thinks business travel payments and bookings are a headache, until consumer-style rewards are thrown in.

The Canadian bank completed a months-long trial of technology developed by AlphaPoint, the tech startup said.

Banks have traditonally lagged behind in embracing innovation, though blockchain provides the opportunity to quickly ramp up digital services.

A joint venture the California company operates in China opened its first branch in Shanghai in 2012.