Technology

As it seeks to disrupt the social media model of capitalizing on user content and data, Canadian technology company Yuser is launching an app that will create and market ways to sell digital works online.

Incumbent banks’ market position is underpinned by strong consumer trust and massive scale, but these historic advantages can no longer be taken for granted, Simon Wilson of Icon Solutions writes.

Technology is moving forward at a pace that could push real-time payments into new settings in the near future, with several countries already using systems that could become models for the U.S.

Michael Moeser, senior analyst at PaymentsSource, talks to Marcy Campbell, vice president of digital in-store commerce and global professional services at PayPal, about how payments will change as more consumers return to stores.

The move toward a cashless economy in China reveals a boom in actionable data, says Azoya USA's Franklin Chu.

The federal banking and credit union agencies want input about how financial institutions use artificial intelligence for credit underwriting and other purposes, and about whether additional regulatory guidance is needed.

Large U.S. banks are directing their venture capital dollars to fintechs in capital markets, wealth management and "future-proofing."

The minor league team is opening a new stadium and year-round market with checkout-free concessions, part of a broader trend at sports facilities to dump paper, plastic and lines.

Like their counterparts in the U.K., U.S. regulators should be working closely with the private sector to establish principles and guardrails to direct and focus tech advancements in ways that will protect consumers and financial stability.

Visa Inc. said its payments network will use a stablecoin backed by the U.S. dollar to settle transactions, as blockchain technology gains more acceptance in the established financial system.