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

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.

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

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

Cryptocurrencies provide a streamlined way for content creators on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube and other platforms to accept donations directly from fans.

American Express has created a path for PayPal to immediately accept digital versions of consumer credit cards as soon as the cards are approved.

Ride-hailing and payments giant Gojek agreed to combine with e-commerce pioneer PT Tokopedia to create the largest internet company in Indonesia, before seeking a stock-market debut at home and in the U.S.

Not only is the payment process an opportunity to deliver on a good customer experience, but it also offers the opportunity to enhance the overall experience, says Global Payments Integrated's Ashley Jones.

The gaming industry is recovering to pre-pandemic levels, leaning more heavily on online services that will require new banking, payment processing and mobile app development.

MagicCube's software that converts Android devices into mobile point-of-sale terminals will be deployed in the U.K. and Ireland through a partnership with payments provider Dojo.