Emerging Payments

From biometric authentication and generative AI to contactless payments, the emerging payments space is enabling financial institutions to adapt to changing consumer preferences. Emerging technology is providing organizations with enhanced capabilities to stay ahead.

Digital Banking

Consumers Are Putting More Financial Decisions in AI’s Hands

by Wesley Grant

April 17, 2026

As more AI agents take on the mantle of personal shopper, there is growing evidence they may soon assume another...

Cross-border Payments

EBANX Targets Southeast Asia in New Cross-Border Payments Push

by Tom Nawrocki

April 16, 2026

Payment services firm EBANX, a key partner in the development of Brazil’s highly successful Pix instant payment system, is expanding...

Agentic Payments

Beyond the Click: How Agentic Payments Are Redefining Global Financial Flow

by PaymentsJournal

April 14, 2026

Imagine a global supply chain where payments no longer require manual initiation, intervention, or tedious reconciliation. In this autonomous ecosystem,...

Embedded Payments

PayPal Gives Canva Creators a Unified Solution for Payments

by Wesley Grant

April 10, 2026

PayPal is making a push into the creator economy with the launch of PayPal Links, a new feature that integrates...

Cross-border Payments

U.S. Federal Reserve Considers Taking FedNow Global

by Wesley Grant

April 9, 2026

The real-time payments system FedNow has rapidly gained from over 1,600 financial institutions across the United States. However, these participants...

Cross-border Payments

Unseen Momentum Could Be Mounting Behind the Yuan

by Wesley Grant

April 7, 2026

The U.S. dollar dominates global finance, but that dominance may face a credible challenge sooner than expected. Harvard economist Kenneth...

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Fintech

TikTok Aspires to Fintech Status with Payments, Credit Bids in Brazil

by Wesley Grant

April 2, 2026

Sales on TikTok Shop soared last year, moving the platform beyond its creator-driven roots and attracting interest from big-name brands...

Embedded Payments

Embedding Payments for Growth: How ISVs Can Scale Through Vertical Focus and Partnerships

by Josh Bennett

March 31, 2026

Embedded finance, embedded commerce, and integrated payments are different names for the same shift: integrating payments and financial services into...