Mobile Wallets

Acquirers Turn to Tokens to Tackle Fraud, Streamline Payments

Acquirers Turn to Tokens to Tackle Fraud, Streamline Payments
Acquirers Turn to Tokens to Tackle Fraud, Streamline Payments
May 05, 2025  |  Payments Innovation

In the report “Bridging the Gap: Helping Acquirers Meet Evolving Merchant Demands,” a joint effort between PYMNTS Intelligence and Visa Acceptance Solutions, we found that...

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Rain Joins Visa’s Pilot Program for Stablecoin Settlement
Rain Joins Visa’s Pilot Program for Stablecoin Settlement
May 01, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Rain, a global card-issuing platform built for stablecoins, joined Visa’s pilot program for stablecoin settlement. By fully tokenizing its credit card receivables and transitioning all...

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Splitit Eyes Wallets and Orchestration to Reset Merchant-Customer Dynamics
Splitit Eyes Wallets and Orchestration to Reset Merchant-Customer Dynamics
May 01, 2025  |  BNPL

The “What’s Next in Payments” series exploring the dynamic service economy has focused on the evolution of payments companies as they add a range of...

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The Loyalty Game Gets Smarter With Co-Branded Card Precision
The Loyalty Game Gets Smarter With Co-Branded Card Precision
May 01, 2025  |  Credit Cards

Co-branded credit cards are having a moment as merchants see the value in branding and stronger customer relationships. However, their true value also lies in...

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Open Banking Brings Insurance Industry Closer to Instant Payouts
Open Banking Brings Insurance Industry Closer to Instant Payouts
April 30, 2025  |  Insurance

The groundwork is being laid for the movement of the insurance industry fully into the digital age. One Inc. Chief Product Officer Sarah Owen told...

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Why AI-Powered Verification Is Banking’s New Best Friend
Why AI-Powered Verification Is Banking’s New Best Friend
April 30, 2025  |  Payments Innovation

The service economy thrives on delivering frictionless and user-friendly experiences. For solutions providers catering to merchants and bringing them fully into the digital age, it’s...

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Google Wallet Expands Availability of Age and Identity Features
Google Wallet Expands Availability of Age and Identity Features
April 29, 2025  |  Mobile

Google Wallet has announced several updates that help users prove their age and identity. The company has also expanded the number of countries and U.S....

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Thunes Raises $150 Million to Expand Cross-Border Payments Platform
Thunes Raises $150 Million to Expand Cross-Border Payments Platform
April 28, 2025  |  Investments

Thunes has raised $150 million in a Series D funding round to strengthen its cross-border payments platform and accelerate its expansion in the United States....

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