JPMorgan Pursues Trademark for Potential Stablecoin
As more organizations consider branded stablecoins, a recent JPMorgan Chase trademark application has fueled speculation that the bank is gearing up for a stablecoin launch. The document filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office seeks to trademark JPMD, which has been considered to stand for JPMorgan Dollar. The application states that the bank is […]
Merchants Find More Use Cases for AI Amid Risks
Walmart has Sparky; Amazon has Rufus. These AI-powered shopping assistants have begun to take a more prominent place in the e-commerce apps of the world’s largest retailers. Although chatbots have been an early use case for artificial intelligence, they are just the beginning of how merchants can leverage this powerful technology. As Don Apgar, Director […]
Two Trailblazers in Unattended Retail Are Teaming Up
The future of unattended retail may have taken a big step forward with the union of two major players in the market. Cantaloupe, a fintech specializing in self-service commerce, has been acquired by 365 Retail Markets for $848 million. The acquisition combines Cantaloupe’s expertise in payment processing and software services with 365 Retail Markets’ self-checkout […]
Chase and American Express Plan Premium Card Revamp
As credit card debt hovers near historic highs, American Express and JPMorgan Chase are preparing to revamp their luxury credit card offerings. Amex has long catered to a higher-end customer base with its line of cards that offer perks at airlines, hotels, and exclusives, all for an annual fee. At the top of its portfolio […]
Taking the Check Out of Paycheck: The Role of Prepaid in Payroll
The traditional model of biweekly or monthly physical check payouts is rapidly becoming a thing of the past. For businesses, moving away from checks results in lower processing costs and a reduced risk of check fraud. While direct deposit offers clear benefits for employees, it’s not always their preferred method of receiving pay. In today’s […]
New Tools Available in the Fight Against Elder Fraud
Nacha is expanding its support for banks and financial institutions in addressing elder financial abuse. The organization’s Payments Innovation Alliance has issued new tools designed to help account holders who may be at risk of elder fraud and to raise broader awareness about financial exploitation targeting older adults. The tools are being released in conjunction […]
Walmart and Amazon Mull Launching Branded Stablecoins
The two largest retailers in the world are considering stablecoin launches—moves that could shift a significant volume of transactions away from the traditional financial system. The Wall Street Journal reports that both companies are exploring this strategy as they eye the potential passage of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act—a […]
RTP’s Raised Limit Powers New B2B Real-Time Use Cases
Since The Clearing House increased its real-time payments transaction limit from $1 million to $10 million in February, returns have been positive. Bank of America reports that transactions over $1 million now account for more than half the total value of U.S. real-time payments it processes for corporate clients. The RTP network’s transaction limit had […]
Stripe Continues Digital Assets Push with Privy Acquisition
After making strides toward its stablecoin launch, Stripe will acquire crypto wallet provider Privy. Although Privy is not yet a leading player in the crypto wallet space, it has 75 million accounts and partnerships with brands like trading platform Hyperliquid and NFT marketplace OpenSea. Privy’s protocols allow clients to build crypto wallets embedded directly into […]
Why Smarter Infrastructure Will Power the Future of Embedded Finance
Why Smarter Infrastructure Will Power the Future of Embedded Finance Tue, Jun 24, 2025 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST Thank you. You have been registered for the webinar. Details on accessing the webinar to follow. The post Why Smarter Infrastructure Will Power the Future of Embedded Finance appeared first on PaymentsJournal.