Agentic Commerce Traffic on Coinbase’s Protocol Has Yet to Accelerate
The capabilities of artificial intelligence have improved exponentially, and AI agents are being delegated increasingly complex tasks every day. However, data from Coinbase’s protocol suggests consumers may not be on board with agentic commerce yet. The crypto giant launched the x402 protocol last year, designed to use the existing HTTP “402 Payment Required” status code […]
Publix Is Shutting Down Its Payment App
As some merchants continue pushing customers to pay through their apps, one major retailer is moving in the opposite direction. The Florida-based grocery chain Publix recently notified customers by email that its payment app will be discontinued starting March 19. The Publix Pay app allowed shoppers to store payment methods—including debit cards, credit cards and […]
Bilt 2.0: All Dressed Up and Nowhere to Go
The original Bilt card, sponsored by Wells Fargo, was a good effort, but the revenue dynamics didn’t work. It is not the first failed co-brand to step outside the realm of successful airline and travel partnerships. The opportunity looked promising—about a third of American households rent—but the known obstacle remained: landlords willing to part with a portion […]
Crypto Gateways Offer Access at an Inflection Point for Digital Assets
Consumers expect to pay seamlessly across any experience—from social media platforms to small business e-commerce checkouts. They also want choices, including buy now, pay later services, real-time payments, and digital assets. Supporting these options requires payment gateways capable of bridging the gaps between payments processors and merchants. But a crypto gateway can do far more […]