May 04, 2024
Dave & Buster’s Launches Arcade Betting as Wagers Gain Popularity

With the proliferation of betting apps bringing gambling into more parts of consumers’ lives, now even Skee-Ball is getting the Las Vegas treatment. Restaurant and entertainment center chain Dave &...

May 03, 2024
DraftKings Isn’t Gambling on Its Innovation-Fueled Customer Acquisition Strategy

When it comes to gambling, over a long enough time frame, the house always wins. And that appears to be the case with daily fantasy sports contest and sports betting...

May 03, 2024
Coinbase Wants to Prove Crypto’s Utility With Cheaper Payments

Coinbase, the largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, is ultimately a crypto story. And like all crypto stories, it has its downs — and its wild ups. Coinbase reported earnings per share of $4.40 Thursday (May 2),...

May 03, 2024
Platforms Rally to Push FinTech IPO Index 3% Higher

A 3% gain in the FinTech IPO Index this past week was led by the platforms. And in many cases, those firms have yet to report earnings — so, perhaps,...

May 03, 2024
Real-Time Payments Set to Soar in US With Cloud Solutions

Real-time payments continue their rapid expansion worldwide, bolstered by widespread support from banks, corporations and governments alike. This edition of the “Real-Time Payments World Map” highlights the latest news and...

May 02, 2024
Block Sees Both Banking and Bitcoin Driving Future Growth 

Block, owner of Cash App and Square, is also a huge owner of bitcoin.  This, as the company’s latest first quarter 2024 earnings results revealed that the company’s $200 million investment in bitcoin grew by around...

May 02, 2024
Chase’s New SMB Offerings Point to Appeal of Ad Hoc...

In B2B interactions, faster payments — especially ad hoc payments — may prove to be a competitive advantage. PYMNTS Intelligence found that non-recurring payments represent roughly a quarter of total accounts payable volume. One-third...

May 02, 2024
Orum Debuts ‘No Code Verify’ to Combat Failed Payments 

Payments firm Orum has debuted a tool to help clients prevent failed payments. No Code Verify, announced Thursday (May 2), lets businesses and institutions determine if a bank account is open and...

May 02, 2024
Tuza Raises $5 Million for Business Card Payments Comparison Site

London-based Tuza secured 4 million pounds (about $5 million) in seed funding for its platform that brings price comparison to card payments in the United Kingdom. The company, which was formerly known...