As with EVs, digital money was a niche product for years before gaining widespread acceptance. Now, digital blockchain-based monies might be on the verge of a major breakthrough.

The Swedish institution is adding savings accounts to its signature buy now/pay later service as it plots an IPO. Analysts say it will be a struggle to go against U.S. institutions.

The ability to make cash transactions is vital to some Americans, and when technology fails us, it can be a lifeline for all Americans. We need to preserve it.

Klarna Bank AB is adding retail-banking services in the US and across much of Europe, expanding beyond its signature buy-now, pay-later offering as the fintech prepares for an initial public offering.

The card brand adds to partnerships that enable data sharing and cross-selling; the U.K. bank is lowering fees based on clients meeting metrics for sustainability; and more.

Brian Niccol's record as CEO of Chipotle will be tested as he tries to to keep the coffee chain competitive with rival digital wallets.

Westpac, Capital One and JPMorgan Chase are offering savings accounts and debit cards to children below 10, using financial literacy to get an edge in building consumer relationships.

International health care is a fast-growing multibillion-dollar industry combining two of the most complex transactions to process: travel and medicine. The card network says its technology builds a foundation to tackle the problem.

Visa, which leans on sports festivals to showcase emerging shopping and checkout features, says contactless transactions from travelers have jumped during the games.

The Bank of England and the Bank for International Settlements have built a gauge to measure stablecoin reserves, and U.K. challenger bank Monzo is offering a bonus interest rate.