John Adams is executive editor of payments for American Banker.
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The payment company's restructured Genius point of sale system is designed to cover all types of merchants to keep them away from other processors and fintechs.
By John AdamsMay 16 -
The next generation of artificial intelligence can be a digitized always-on personal shopper, researcher and financial assistant, taking even the buzz of ChatGPT to another level. It's early in the game, but developers are looking for ways to gain an edge.
By John AdamsMay 15 -
The bank, which owns 48.5% of the Greek fintech, is battling with the company's owners over how to determine valuation, among other disputes. JPMorgan says it is reviewing aspects of the legal case but is still seeking a $1 billion claim in Greece.
By John AdamsMay 14 -
Checkout-free retail, which enables transactions without a dedicated point of sale, provides a trove of data that can aid dozens of mobile banking functions, though it's not widely used due to difficult upgrades.
By John AdamsMay 12 -
As it rolls out dozens of new products to up its game in stablecoins and artificial intelligence, the payment company is also working with sellers wishing to expand activities involving non-U.S. corridors.
By John AdamsMay 9 -
The payment company joins other firms that are expanding apps in Europe, where Apple has agreed to ease access to supporting technology. Plus, the U.K. plans a new crypto crackdown.
By John AdamsMay 7 -
The pending acquisition is one of several large deals involving payment companies in recent years as legacy firms look for combinations that can counter newer fintech rivals.
By John AdamsMay 6 -
Curve, a London-based fintech, has added a mobile wallet to its flagship product that lets consumers switch cards after the point of purchase.
By John AdamsMay 5 -
As Trump's trade war causes politically influenced shifts, the card brand contends it is set to pick up volume in non-American corridors.
By John AdamsMay 1 -
PayPal and Circle are among the companies pushing the rapidly growing payment-friendly cryptocurrency as a catalyst to use other services.
By John AdamsApril 30