Payments

The 2026 World Cup isn't just a test for athletes. It's a massive stress test for global payment systems and a prime target for sophisticated fraud.

Notabene's activation of its vast payment network may be the catalyst that finally moves B2B stablecoin payments from niche technology to mainstream utility.

Fintech leader Wade Fairey joins AvidXchange as COO, a strategic move signaling a new era of operational discipline and AI-driven growth for the newly private company.

For over five years, users have crowned Billtrust an AR automation leader. We dig into why this unbroken streak is more than a trophy—it’s a blueprint.

At Money20/20, one firm showed how legal precedent and a patent moat are turning digital trust from a compliance headache into a core business asset.

Mainstream payment processors shun legal ammunition sellers, creating a digital divide. Specialized fintech firms are stepping in to solve the checkout puzzle.

Fairplay's new user verification signals a market-wide shift. As India's stringent new rules take hold, compliance is becoming a key strategic asset.

AM Best affirms Fairfax's 'Excellent' rating after a year of record profits and major catastrophes. We deconstruct the strategy behind this financial paradox.

Payroc's alliance with NewtekOne moves beyond payments, embedding a full financial toolkit into its vast merchant network. This signals a major shift in SMB banking.

Ulta Beauty's pact with Klarna isn't just about flexible payments. It's a strategic move to capture young shoppers and redefine the digital beauty landscape.

Amid global uncertainty, Deerpath Capital's $452M CLO reset offers a masterclass in financial strategy, prioritizing stability for long-term investors.

As it marks 30 years, Bread Financial steps onto a major stage. Behind the standard announcement lies a story of tech-driven resurgence and strategic focus.

With nearly $10M from top VCs, WasabiCard is scaling its stablecoin payment network, processing over $1B and eyeing a future of AI-driven finance.

By securing 50 state licenses and a direct bank link, Thunes is bypassing legacy systems to offer instant USD payments, a game-changer for global business.

A call for research on vaccine side effects exposes a deeper crisis: the collapse of public trust in science. Can rigorous data heal a polarized nation?

That $1 trillion pile of unused loyalty points may soon be spendable cash. A tech firm, backed by The Points Guy, is turning rewards into a currency.

As the payments firm scales rapidly, its investment in veteran operational and product leadership reveals a core strategy: resilience is built by people.

The $320B tokenized asset market is notoriously illiquid. Symbiotic's Liquid Lane aims to change that with a novel shared collateral model for instant redemptions.

QuadReal's appointment of Deloitte veteran Trevor Nakka signals a strategic pivot, adding elite financial governance to its $98.5B portfolio to fuel a disciplined global expansion.

After a turbulent past, Movement is betting its future on a new model for emerging markets, marrying licensed payment rails with blockchain. Is it a true revolution?