D.C. May Experiment with Swipe Fee Limits
Washington, D.C., could be the next jurisdiction to tackle credit card swipe fees. According to an exclusive from Axios, 13 other states have introduced similar bills, but the fact that this one is in the nation’s capital could bring extra salience to the issue. Axios reports that D.C. councilmember Charles Allen plans to propose The […]
Mastercard Launches One Credential in Play for Gen Z Consumers
Consumers have become increasingly aware of the benefits of emerging payment methods and are accustomed to using different payment mechanisms in various scenarios. Gen Z, in particular, is especially payments-savvy—one of the reasons Mastercard is launching its One Credential platform. One Credential allows customers to choose from multiple payment methods like debit, credit, buy now, […]
In a Challenging Environment, Credit Card Issuers Should Prioritize Stability Over Growth
Credit cards have evolved far beyond simple plastic payment cards, adapting successfully to rapidly shifting technologies. However, despite their growing popularity, credit card issuers face three key obstacles this year: a disrupted business model, deteriorating credit quality, and the shifting definition of what a credit card is. The industry landscape was examined in 2025 Credit Payments […]