The pandemic fueled the necessity for both businesses and households to quickly adopt a digital-first way of managing just about every aspect of their lives, from school and work, to banking, paying bills, shopping, entertainment and more. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
When much of the U.S. shut down because of the pandemic in March 2020, the hands-on nature of the hair and beauty industries saw them hit particularly hard, according to Kate Kirk, a vice president in U.S. Merchant Marketing at American Express. While other sectors,...
A London-based blockchain-based micropayment network called pingNpay has exited stealth mode, with its leadership announcing it will be operational in 2022, according to a press release emailed to PYMNTS. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
Logistics industry digital finance platform RoadSync is partnering with FYX Fleet, which works as a network for fleet roadside assistance, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
HSBC Bank USA, N.A. on Thursday (Sept. 9) announced it has expanded the currencies offered on its HSBC Global Wallet — the first multicurrency digital wallet from a major U.S. bank’s business platform — to include Chinese yuan, Japanese yen, Swiss francs and Malaysian ringgit,...
Western Union Co will once again offer its money-transfer services to Afghanistan, according to a Reuters report on Thursday (Sept. 2) that cited a senior executive saying the move is consistent with U.S. policy to permit humanitarian activity following the Taliban’s takeover of the country. Get...
Stablecoins are proliferating — with perhaps some competition and co-existence with central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...
Apple announced on Wednesday (Sept. 1) that residents in eight U.S. states will be able to add their drivers’ licenses or state IDs to their Apple Wallets on their iPhones and their Apple Watches in the future. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
Much is made of the great digital shift, where consumers have pivoted away from checks and cash to embrace digital channels in order to conduct daily financial life. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
