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.

Five payments of $20 seems less detrimental to a wallet than a one-time $100 fee, says Four's Chaim Lever.

Customers' familiarity and expectations for digital service have risen but customer service strategy needs to adapt to this new playing field, says Majorel's Oliver Carlsen.

The company partners with merchants to use their fulfillment systems to allow consumers to send back unwanted merchandise.

The Central Bank of Bahrain is collaborating with JPMorgan and Bahrain-based Bank ABC to test using digital currency to speed up cross-border payments.

Safaricom of Kenya is holding talks with Amazon about the use of mobile-money service M-Pesa on the e-commerce giant’s platform, part of efforts to expand global reach and bounce back from a first profit decline in a decade.

The bank tech firm needs licenses and partners in multiple nations — a monumental task that promises to take years.

The faster IPO alternative is a favorite of fintechs, but accounting adjustments will require some extra compliance, says Donnelley Financial Solutions' Craig Clay.

ISO 20022 prioritizes speed and security, creating a runway for major new innovations like machine learning, says NICE Actimize's John Buzzard.

Government digital currency projects have the potential to displace banks and fintechs from the payment process. But three major participants — Accenture, Ant Group and Swift — argue that incumbents have a role to play.

Digital payments can cut costs, errors and other tasks that would be prohibitive on their own, says Kofax's Lindsay Pinkos.