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A tokenized unified ledger developed by central banks and public authorities will enhance efficiencies without the shortcomings of stablecoins, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said Tuesday (June 24).
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Stablecoins “fall short” as a form of sound money and “without regulation pose a risk to financial stability and monetary sovereignty,” BIS said in a Tuesday...
Federal housing regulators will examine whether cryptocurrency holdings should affect Americans’ mortgage applications.
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In a Monday (June 23) post on social platform X, Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Putle said his department will review how crypto assets might be included in the income checks by entities such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
We will study...
Mastercard and Fiserv have partnered to explore ways Mastercard’s global payments network can integrate Fiserv’s new stablecoin, FIUSD.
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The collaboration will enable individuals and businesses to use FIUSD across more than 150 million merchants, the companies said in a Tuesday (June 24) press release.
“This work with Fiserv is setting the stage for a new era, where...
Digital Asset has raised $135 million to promote adoption of its Canton Network blockchain.
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The funding round, announced Tuesday (June 24), was led by DRW Venture Capital and Tradeweb Markets, with participation from numerous investors including Goldman Sachs, which had helped launch the blockchain.
“This funding accelerates institutional and decentralized finance...
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The payments industry stands at a crucial crossroads as we reach the midpoint of 2025, where the strategic decisions made now will define the trajectory for businesses and consumers alike in the coming years. This period is marked by an unprecedented confluence of rapid digital transformation, significant mergers and acquisitions and evolving economic pressures. The...
Watch more: Agentic AI Is Redrawing the Org Chart for Smarter Businesses
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The business world watched generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) advance in 2024, as it churned out human-like text, code and visuals.
Fast-forward to mid-2025, and something different is happening. A new kind of AI is emerging that doesn’t just create content — it gets work done.
“We now...
Recent research reveals that a significant portion of consumers regularly face substantial unplanned expenses, reshaping how financial institutions must approach credit offerings and consumer flexibility.
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The PYMNTS report, “Managing Unplanned Expenses: How the Pay Later Economy Fits Consumer Needs,” highlights the pervasive nature of unexpected spending among U.S....
Seamless transactions have moved from novelty to necessity for both shoppers and merchants.
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As the contactless economy grows, consumers now expect smooth, hassle-free digital experiences when making purchases.
“It’s not just about looking into the future anymore. This is about offering solutions that consumers expect today,” Julie Malikayil, senior manager, payments...
Watch more: Agentic AI Drives Thredd’s Ambitious Infrastructure Overhaul for Financial Decisioning
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Banks and FinTechs, aided by issuer-processor Thredd, are embracing agentic artificial intelligence (AI) to pioneer intelligent transaction orchestration, moving beyond traditional automation to unlock improved efficiency and customer experience.
This shift aims to...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is solidifying its position as a global leader in digital shopping, with more consumers relying on mobile devices for their retail transactions.
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Biometrics are gaining widespread acceptance as a way to make sure that transactions are seamless and secure.
This mobile-first mindset, detailed in the 2025 “Global Digital Shopping Index: UAE...