Technology

The money transfer company is working with Coinme to provide a way for bitcoin users to access their profits — or cut their losses.

Japan is one of the most cash-centric of all developed nations, with about 80% of consumer transactions conducted with paper or coins, but the pandemic triggered some shifts that Adyen wants to capitalize upon.

The sudden plunge — and recovery — of bitcoin's value highlights the problems in using such volatile currencies in commerce.

The New York neobank is creating a marketplace where partners and competitors can offer banking, insurance and other financial products, CEO Dee Choubey says. If the effort lives up to billing, it could come closer to a truly open platform than any other so far.

The next step for retailers is to bring consumers the benefits and experience of being in store, from the comfort of their home, says FIS' Dan Brames.

U.K. and EU regulations enable cards that provide digital-first features for funds kept in a different bank's account.

The concept amplifies spending visibility from the center of the business way out to its edges, creating more transparency.

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.

The maker of software that helps banks offer "buy now, pay later" loans at the point of sale says its latest funding round has pushed it into unicorn status.

As contactless payments skyrocket, the chance for fraud gets larger, says ClearSales's Rafael Lourenco.