Technology

SWIFT, the messaging system used by financial institutions globally to convey instructions on tens of millions of transactions each day, is testing out blockchain.

In global news this week, Western Union buys a digital wallet maker in Brazil, DBS in Singapore embarks on a green metaverse project, the U.K.'s Wise launches a digital cross-border payments service, and more.

Regulators are starting to look at bank-fintech partnerships as a source of systemic risk, but the real problem is the lack of consistent prudential rules outside of banking.

Regulators have been sending out warning signals about the partnerships between banks and fintechs. Does this mean banks and fintechs have to change what they're doing?

The agency in charge of regulating cybersecurity incident reports asked firms Monday to give their input on how the developing set of rules should work.

The three challenger banks have defied the odds and created business models that have made them net positive in a market where fewer than 5% of startups are making money.

Shortcomings in security testing and monitoring of clients could also trip up payment industry players who need to meet new requirements by 2025.

In an exclusive interview, the moderate Virginia Democrat and co-chair of the Community Development Financial Institution Caucus touched on the future of community development, cybersecurity and nonbank regulation. 

Revolut Ltd. is launching a one-click payment feature in a bid to rival PayPal Inc. and other tech giants at online checkouts.

JPMorgan Chase is considering buying a stake in Yapily, a financial technology startup that's seeking to raise fresh funds, people familiar with the matter said.