Mobile payments

With the world gripped in panic over the rapid spread of the coronavirus — and the stock market falling in response — payments companies have been left to speculate on what it all means to their operations in an increasingly global economy.

The Fed can take steps now to speed up existing networks.

Diverse local economies and a demand for mobile are boosting digital commerce, says PPRO's Steve Villegas.

The U.K. is the latest market where eBay will assume direct control of its payments experience, as part of its prolonged breakup with PayPal.

When we take advantage of new products and services, we frequently offer up our data as a cost to entry. In doing so, we are putting our trust in the organizations behind these innovations, says Interac's Debbie Gamble.

It’s an odd, and unwelcome, test of new retail technology that allows consumers to shop with minimal interaction with others.

The International growth of the gig economy requires hyper-local solutions, a challenge many fail to appreciate. This isn’t just in how a company articulates its value proposition locally.

Mobile apps enabling consumers to buy gasoline without stepping out of the car are a fast-growing category, but fuel marketers’ associated rewards programs have taken a bit longer to catch up.

The advancement of mobile wallets has never quite aligned with U.S. dining habits, where patrons are accustomed to handing off their credit cards to wait staff — something they are less likely to do with their phones.

The U.S. telco sector has worked hard to control the mobile wallets developed on its phones. While its earliest efforts didn't last long, companies like T-Mobile and Sprint took decidedly different paths to reach where they are now.