Bridging the Gap: Investment Opportunities in Emerging Infrastructure
In today’s technology landscape, an unusual amount of infrastructure is connecting current-generation systems to what comes next. These integrative bridges offer a practical step toward a future where ACH can operate alongside stablecoin settlement, or where companies can run quantum and classical computing workloads in parallel. They also present investment opportunities, as Christopher Miller, Lead […]
American Airlines Introduces Gift Cards for AAdvantage Members
American Airlines is betting that miles are more than just a ticket to the skies. The airline has launched prepaid cards for AAdvantage members, letting them redeem points at popular retailers and restaurants—a strategy aimed at boosting engagement and reaching travelers who rarely cash in on flights. The new offering joins similar programs from competitors […]
Top 5 Economic Factors That Drive New Credit Card Applications
Economic conditions often play a major role in how consumers manage credit. Changes in interest rates, inflation, and household finances can influence when people decide to apply for a new credit card. Whether consumers are looking for better rewards, lower borrowing costs, or more financial flexibility, broader economic trends help shape those decisions. Don’t miss […]
Global Scam Reporting Platform Launches with OpenAI Support
One of main challenges in combating scams is defining them properly. Romance, investment, and impersonation scams can take many forms and arrive through a wide range of channels. Another critical issue is communication. One financial institution may uncover and address a scam affecting one of its customers, but upon further examination, that incident may be […]
Vertical SaaS Is Cashing in on Payments
A plumbing company and a quick-serve restaurant have little in common operationally, but both now rely on specialized software platforms designed specifically for their industries. During the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) renaissance, solutions emerged to serve distinct verticals, such as Toast for restaurants, Mindbody for fitness studios, and ServiceTitan for contractors. Although these platforms were built for […]
Study Finds That AI Is Organizations’ Top Cybersecurity Fear
More than half of organizations now rank generative artificial intelligence as their biggest security threat, surpassing stolen credentials. The rise of AI-driven attacks—from deepfakes to hyper-personalized phishing—is upending cybersecurity, with speed and scale overwhelming traditional defenses. According to The State of Passwordless Identity Assurance, a study from HYPR, generative AI and agentic AI are enabling […]
FSB Chair Calls for a Consortium to Tackle Cross-Border Payments Woes
Six years after the Group of 20 (G20) introduced an ambitious roadmap to address long-standing inefficiencies in cross-border payments, global regulators say progress has been made—but many of the most persistent problems remain unsolved. In a recent keynote address, Financial Stability Board (FSB) chair Andrew Bailey assessed how far the effort has come and where […]
A Year of Tariffs: Looking Back at the Global Impact
One of the biggest financial stories of the past year was the tariff war initiated by the United States. Despite shocks to global supply chains and economies, many nations weathered the storm surprisingly well. A new report, One Year On: Tariff Impacts on U.S. Imports and What They Mean for Treasury and Payments, examines the […]
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 […]
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 […]