December 08, 2025
New York Cash Payments Law to Take Effect in March
Food stores and retail establishments in New York are required to accept cash payments for in-person transactions after a bill was signed into law by the state’s governor. Get the...
November 19, 2025
AI Revives Autonomous Microstores as Inventory Agents Cut Costs
Autonomous microstores are returning to the retail market as artificial intelligence (AI) solves the accuracy and cost issues that stalled the first generation. New systems use stronger computer vision, lightweight...
November 12, 2025
QR Codes and Digital Wallets Converge as Scan to Pay...
Scanning to pay is set to gain momentum on the global stage. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
November 12, 2025
Spreedly and EBANX Expand Access to Brazilian eCommerce Space
Open payments provider Spreedly has expanded its Latin America-focused partnership with payments services firm EBANX. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
October 31, 2025
Banks and Retailers Face Challenges as Pennies Become Scarce
The wind-down of the penny is reportedly causing problems for banks and retailers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
October 14, 2025
Payments App PayPay’s Valuation could top $20 Billion in IPO
Japan’s PayPay’s valuation could reportedly exceed $20 billion as it prepares to go public. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
October 06, 2025
Trustly and Acres Bring Pay by Bank to Casino Floors
Trustly has launched a partnership with Acres Manufacturing centered on the gambling industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
September 24, 2025
Crypto and Competition Economics
The rise of cryptocurrency has led to myriad concerns and hopes relating to crime, monetary policy, the environment, privacy and payments competition. This article examines competition economics issues related to...
August 11, 2025
SoftBank Could Launch PayPay’s US IPO in Q4
SoftBank reportedly selected four banks to help it prepare for a potential initial public offering (IPO) in the United States for its Japanese payments app business, PayPay. Get the Full...