Singapore commuters using EZ-Link transit payment cards now have the option of adding money to those cards with a tap from a Near Field Communication-enabled smartphone.

The exchange rate of Bitcoin briefly pushed past $1,000 as more people took interest in the digital currency, but many mainstream consumers remain concerned about the persistent security issues surrounding Bitcoin companies.

DNB is the first bank in Norway to deploy a new Near Field Communication-based mobile payments scheme that will eventually involve most of the country's largest financial institutions.

Square has released a new mobile card reader that is meant to improve accuracy and durability.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finalized a rule Tuesday that allows it to supervise the largest nonbank student loan servicers in the country.

BtcQuick, a Bitcoin exchange, has deployed miiCard's identity verification service to comply with Know Your Customer and Anti-Money Laundering requirements and help deter fraud risk.

Adyen has developed encryption software that protects payment data for consumers shopping online through desktop or mobile devices.

Many payments companies are testing Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology, which has a wider range, and is considered an alternative to, Near Field Communication for executing mobile payments. BLE-based technologies are also being developed for customers to check into stores and for merchants to deliver marketing and loyalty programs. Here are few companies giving BLE and other NFC alternatives a try.

Entertainment and mobile technology company Pimovi has released CamFusion, a mobile app that enables in-app payments for content accessed by wearable computing.

Software updates have largely resolved the glitches that have marred the rollout of the new Ventra contactless fare system on Chicago's famed "L" trains, and the process of applying the same updates throughout the city's bus fleet will be completed this week, Chicago Transit Authority officials said.

JPMorgan Chase is warning 465,000 holders of prepaid cash cards that their personal information may have been accessed by hackers who attacked the bank's network earlier this year.

SUNNYVALE, Calif. — To keep pace with government-mandated authentication guidelines that require a one-time, out-of-band passcode to be used to log into online banking, Star One Credit Union turned to a third-party vendor, Digital Insight.

LAKE JACKSON, Texas — With the annual March 1 date looming for Federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) compliance, Texas Dow Employees Credit Union has successfully implemented an automated solution that saves time, money and beats the deadline.

LAS VEGAS — There have been both expected and unexpected rippling effects from the Great Recession.

TAMPA, Fla. — There were four winners of the second annual PSCU KnockOut Innovation Summit held earlier this fall.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The ability to handle account origination via a tablet is critical to success.

JACKSON, Miss. — Known as one of the industry leaders serving the underbanked and underserved, Hope Credit Union is turning its focus from traditional branches to enhanced mobile apps.

NEW YORK — While it's best to leave the "naughty or nice" list to the bearded, rotund, red-and-white-dressed man in the know, a holiday wish can be appropriate at any age.

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — New rules from Twitter have thrown a wrench in the social media works for some credit unions that want to use promoted posts to break through the clutter and highlight their offerings on the popular social networking site.

New Rules Keeps CUs From Promoting