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For years, compliance and security concerns kept many financial institutions on the sidelines of the digital asset market. Now, that hesitation is giving way to cautious optimism—and, increasingly, active participation.
That shift is due in part to the passage of t

More than a decade after the Dodd-Frank Act redrew the regulatory boundaries of the banking industry, two Republican senators are seeking to revisit one if its key thresholds—a move that could steer millions in additional debit card revenue to community banks,

Secure real-time payments are foundational to the open banking model, enabling users to pay directly from their bank accounts across a wide range of use cases. This capability is largely delivered through APIs provided by third-party fintechs.
This is the model

Buy now, pay later pioneer Affirm has become the latest fintech to apply for a U.S. banking charter. Filed in Nevada, the application is the most recent wave of filings prompted by a more favorable regulatory environment at both the state and federal levels.
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Over the past two decades, payment systems in most developed markets have moved from slow, multi-day processes—like checks—to near-instant transfers between counterparties.  Yet, while buyers can now move funds in real time, many still delay payments, often to

After regulators in the European Union forced Apple to scale back its App Store payment rules, could Japan be next?
Apple recently announced changes to its app distribution rules and payment options in Japan, ostensibly to comply with the country’s Mobile

Digital banking has trained consumers to expect speed, simplicity, and instant results. Yet, when those same expectations reach the commercial side of the house, many financial institutions fall short—leaving business clients stuck in slow, manual onboarding

Once the domain of luxury cardholders, metal cards have evolved into a global phenomenon. Ironically, one of the driving forces behind this momentum has been the rise of digital payments—prompting more consumers to seek out a tangible payment device that conveys

Visa has been the sole card provider for the Olympic Games for roughly 40 years, but its dominant positioning has become a point of concern at this year’s Winter Olympics.
The main issue is that all official souvenir stores at the Milano Cortina games only accept V

The UK is implementing regulations for buy now, pay later (BNPL) loans to enhance transparency, ensure affordability, provide support during financial hardship, and allow complaint escalation, amid rising concerns about unsustainable consumer debt.

Despite recent contention over interest rates and transaction fees, credit cards remain firmly entrenched in the U.S. payments landscape. To capitalize on this ubiquity, Bank of

TikTok Shop has been at the forefront of the social commerce surge, where influencers’ live streams and product videos link directly to checkout. As a result, social platforms have become one of the fast-growing segments in e-commerce.
A key driver of this growth i

Late payments are more than just a headache for businesses—they contribute to thousands of closures each year.
Data from UK fintech Funding Circle estimates that roughly 14,000 businesses in the UK fail annually due to the knock-on effects of delayed payments—the e

The G20 aims to enhance cross-border payments, but challenges persist due to outdated systems and the correspondent banking model. Swift's new rules improve efficiency, targeting consumer and small business needs, with hopes to meet G20 efficiency goals by 2027.

PhonePE and Google Pay hold dominant shares of India’s digital wallet market, where most transactions run on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) real-time payments rail. While Apple Pay would enter an already crowded ecosystem, early signals suggest the tech

The essay discusses the first fully agentic payment made by an AI in Spain through Banco Santander, highlighting its significance in regulated banking. It details Mastercard's expansion of its Agent Pay platform, ongoing pilot tests, and emphasizes the need for strong controls to mitigate risks as AI agents take on greater roles in commerce.

Robinhood is jumping into an already crowded premium credit card market with the invite-only Robinhood Platinum Card. With a $695 annual fee and a range of perks, the card will compete with established offerings such as Chase’s Sapphire Reserve and the American