Holiday Mobile Shopping Sets Records, Fueled by BNPL and AI
In another record-breaking holiday shopping season, consumers increasingly turned to their mobile phones. The majority of online transactions occurred via smartphone, surpassing a quarter of a trillion dollars for the first time. According to the 2025 Holiday Shopping Trends report from Adobe, two trends continued to drive mobile purchases: buy now, pay later and agentic […]
The Global Rise of Metal Cards: From Luxury to Loyalty
WEBINAR The Global Rise of Metal Cards: From Luxury to Loyalty February 4, 2026 1:00 pm EST [contact-form-7] How are metal cards turning premium design into measurable loyalty? What began as a symbol of exclusivity has evolved into a global emblem of sophistication, trust, and connection between brands and their most discerning customers. While the […]
Clover to Add Wink’s Biometric Tech for Retail Payments
Biometric payments are moving from futuristic concept to everyday reality. Point-of-sale provider Clover is adding face and palm scanning technology to its platform, bringing faster and more secure checkout experiences to small- and medium-sized businesses. The integration comes through a deal with Wink, aiming to bring biometric authentication to ra range of retail settings. “This […]
PhotonPay Raises Tens of Millions in Series B to Pioneer Stablecoin-Centric Financial Infrastructure
PhotonPay, a leading stablecoin-centric global digital financial infrastructure, today announced the successful completion of its tens of millions of USD Series B funding round. This round was led by IDG Capital, with participation from Hillhouse Investment, Enlight Capital, Lightspeed Faction, and Shoplazza. Blacksheep Technology acted as the exclusive financial advisor for this round. The funds will […]