Technology

The fintech M&A wave is sweeping over the dining and fast-food industries, with major companies like Amazon, Walmart and American Express spending on smaller firms that focus on digital food delivery and payments.

Lawmakers are taking a closer look at the company’s data collection practices and its work on cryptocurrency payments, raising the possibility of more action down the line.

The idea stablecoin environment has variety, diversity and is decentralized, argues Matt Branton, CEO of Neutral.

Police and city agencies can no longer use facial-recognition technology, which civil liberties groups say infringes on human rights. The measure may be an ominous sign for biometric login authentication.

Some of the biggest venture capitalists in the field are backing a new digital currency being offered by a leading blockchain academic.

Regions Financial said Thursday that it will not renew its contract with GreenSky — a move analysts say could prompt other banks to re-examine their lending arrangements with the fintech.

National Credit Union Administration Chairman Rodney Hood’s testimony Thursday was reportedly the first time in three years the agency has appeared before the House Financial Services Committee.

Presidential candidates aren't talking much about banking now, but that's likely to change as the Democratic primary heats up.

Police and city agencies can no longer use facial-recognition technology, which civil liberties groups say infringes on human rights. The measure may be an ominous sign for biometric login authentication.

The most enlightened regulator or legislator can’t match the dynamic intelligence of billions of market decisions by consumers, merchants, banks, networks and processors, argues Eric Grover, a principal at Intrepid Ventures.