Like its sibling app Zelle, Early Warning's digital wallet is trying to build a brand that can attract new members. Star One Credit Union is an early win.

As the U.S. moves to make central bank digital currencies illegal, projects in other countries are moving slowly. Also: U.K. regulators look for new ways to monitor Apple and more in the global payments and fintech roundup.

Paxos and Mastercard are among the firms betting that legal clarity will lead to a wider range of stablecoin users.

Car manufacturers and apps have made it easier for customers to pay for fuel, parking and other services seamlessly from their cars or smart devices.

Bank earnings have been largely positive in the second quarter despite concerns that tariffs would increase inflation and stifle economic activity. Payment divisions at banks reaped the rewards, too.

The U.K. challenger bank would follow London fintech Wise in emphasizing New York over London in an effort to boost valuation and establish a foothold in the U.S. Plus, Lloyds is in talks to buy all-in-one card fintech Curve; and more news in the global payments and fintech roundup.

Increasing community bank and credit union adoption is a key pillar of the P2P payment network's strategy as it looks to increase its network effect and penetrate into small-business payments.

Connecticut has set strict new rules for EWA providers; Louisiana's regulation is more aligned with existing state laws.

The U.K. fintech has launched a series of products that expand on its core payments business and compete with banks and other payment technology firms.