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Making Sense of Public Versus Private Blockchains for Banks
Blockchain // March 21, 2025

When financial institutions and payments players talk about their “blockchain strategy” today, what they’re really grappling with is architecture. 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...

How Web3 Can Raise Customer Engagement in Rewards Programs
Loyalty & Rewards // March 13, 2025

Most consumers are members of loyalty or rewards programs, whether for supermarkets, hotels, airlines, car rental companies, retailers or coffee shops. But these businesses, after enticing consumers to sign up to get a freebie, infrequently or even maybe never hear from them again. Get the...

This Week in Web3: Understanding Blockchain Solutions for Business Challenges
Blockchain // November 20, 2024

At its core, blockchain is a distributed ledger technology (DLT) that records transactions across multiple computers in a secure, immutable and transparent manner. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

This Week in Web3: FTX Engineer Singh Walks, Crypto Payments Surge
Cryptocurrency // October 30, 2024

For almost their entire history, despite designs to the contrary, the primary role of cryptocurrencies and digital assets has been confined largely to trading and speculation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Making Sense of Public Versus Private Blockchains for Banks

March 21, 2025
When financial institutions and payments players talk about their “blockchain strategy” today, what they’re really grappling with is architecture. 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, […]

Fed Enforcements Now Focus on Instant Payments and Tokens

August 09, 2024
A recent enforcement action by the Federal Reserve taken against Customers Bancorp and its Customers Bank subsidiary has taken note of the risks and challenges inherent in handling digital assets...

Cutting Through The Blockchain Fog

March 30, 2018
Is there a buzzier word than blockchain? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Quick Reads
Google Cloud and CME Group Pilot Distributed Ledger for Trading

March 25, 2025
Google Cloud and derivatives marketplace CME Group said Tuesday (March 25) that they are piloting solutions for wholesale payments and tokenization of assets. 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing […]

SKUx and Mondelez Launch Blockchain-Centered Payments Partnership

October 16, 2024
Digital payments firm SKUx has wrapped up the first phase of a blockchain-focused partnership with Mondelēz. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Citi Debuts Token Services for Cash Cross-Border Payments Tool

October 10, 2024
Citi says its Token Services for Cash program has gone live after a pilot phase. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Bank of England Announces CBDC Experiments

July 30, 2024
The Bank of England (BoE) is conducting a new series of experiments with central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) for retail use. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...