As Guest Checkout Gains Popularity, Merchants Seek to Keep It Secure
Guest checkout at retail websites remains hugely popular—so much so that even shoppers who already have accounts are still more likely to choose the guest option. The next challenge for merchants will be striking the right balance between security and a seamless checkout experience. Customers, especially younger ones, increasingly resist creating accounts on retail sites. […]
Circle to Launch Privacy-Focused Stablecoin Iteration
Although financial institutions are more engaged with digital assets than ever, many remain cautious due to compliance and privacy obligations. In response to the growing need for privacy-focused options, Circle is introducing a new iteration of its signature stablecoin. USDCx will be issued on the Aleo network, a blockchain designed with privacy in mind. The […]
Leveraging Metal Cards to Attract High-Value Customers
Recent research from CompoSecure and Capuchin Behavioural Science shows that issuing metal cards is an incredibly efficient way for banks and fintechs to acquire high-value customers, to encourage them to spend using the card (making it top of wallet) and to retain them. Today, the metal card is more popular and more in demand than […]