The Ultimate Guide to Payment Technologies
A curated American edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Payment Technologies.
What to know about Payment Technologies
Payment Technologies encompass a rapidly evolving landscape shaping how money moves in today’s digital economy. From advancements in contactless and mobile payments to innovations in cross-border transactions and fraud prevention, this tag explores the cutting-edge tools and collaborations redefining convenience, security, and efficiency in payments.
Our latest stories highlight significant developments such as partnerships enhancing seamless shopping experiences, fintech startups pioneering new payment solutions, and the integration of AI to combat fraud. Emerging topics like stablecoins, biometric authentication, and cloud-based payment security services illustrate the expanding scope and complexity of payment technologies.
For businesses and consumers alike, understanding these trends is essential to navigating the future of commerce. By following the Payment Technologies tag, readers gain insight into how innovations are influencing global markets, improving customer experiences, and enabling new opportunities in an increasingly interconnected world.
American Payment Technologies News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
OnePay to launch Tempo validator for stablecoin payments
OnePay partners with Tempo to test stablecoin payouts and instant account funding, and plans to join the network's validator set.
Feedonomics launches AI catalogue exports for merchants
Feedonomics rolls out AI catalogue exports for merchants, with Dell among early users as product data is sent to OpenAI, Gemini and others.
Astor raises USD $5 million to guide retail investors
Astor secures USD $5 million in seed funding as the AI adviser broadens access to portfolio guidance for everyday investors.
Zelle & Truist test bill payments in network pilot
Zelle and Truist begin a controlled test of recurring credit card bill payments, aiming to give consumers clearer confirmation and reduce late-fee uncertainty.
ACI launches Connetic to unite eight US payment networks
ACI rolls out Connetic on a cloud-native platform, tying together US payment rails as banks juggle instant, batch and high-value transfers.
American Express to acquire Hyper in AI expense push
American Express acquires Hyper to bolster AI-powered expense tools for business customers as it expands commercial services automation.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Payment Technologies
Expert Columns
When identity becomes the payment rail
Telcos reshape music streaming for local audiences
The disappearance of crypto and the rebirth of finance
Conquer the KYB challenge: How smarter data quality fuels fintech integrators
The amber problem: Why addresses alone won't solve cross-border payment failures
From side hustles to scalable brands: How marketplaces are paving the way for female entrepreneurs
Fintech must match tech progress with true inclusion
Why fintech needs more women in the room where risk decisions are made
Building trust & confidence in hybrid work for women
Diversity is the invisible infrastructure of payments
Recent Payment Technologies News
Slash raises USD $100 million at USD $1.4 billion valuation
Slash lands USD $100 million Series C at USD $1.4 billion valuation as Ribbit backs its rapid expansion into broader business finance.
Alkami launches Engage to boost digital banking adoption
Alkami rolls out Engage platform to help banks and credit unions track customer behaviour, improve onboarding and lift digital banking usage.
MegPrime launches rewards app with homebuyer incentives
MegPrime launches rewards app with homebuyer incentives as chief executive officer Zach Ipour says buyers can earn up to USD $15,000 in token rewards.
Vylit launches 18+ creator platform led by Ami Gan
Former OnlyFans chief executive Ami Gan and Kailey Magder unveil Vylit, an invite-only 18+ social network blending discovery, subscriptions and AI tools.
SoFi joins first banks to offer FedNow send & receive
SoFi and Galileo expand FedNow access with instant transfers both ways, as Bill Kennedy says the platform could open the same service to partners.
Primitive launches AI agent system for banks & credit unions
Primitive unveils bank-grade AI agent operating system with MX tie-up as banks seek tighter oversight, while Fin Capital and Pelion back launch.
Paysafe launches crypto deposits for US iGaming brands
Paysafe and MoonPay bring crypto deposits to US iGaming, letting operators accept stablecoins and digital assets through a single gateway integration.
SoFi launches corporate banking with crypto settlement
SoFi expands into corporate banking with a regulated platform for deposits, payments and stablecoin settlement, targeting crypto firms and fintechs.
Ramp deepens Visa partnership as enterprise base grows
Ramp expands Visa tie-up as the payments giant becomes a customer, after 133% enterprise growth and a wider rollout across 50,000 users.
FICO names Sol Rashidi keynote speaker for World 2026
FICO taps former AWS executive Sol Rashidi to headline World 2026 as the conference spotlights AI, fraud prevention and risk in banking.
Worth raises USD $30m for small business onboarding
Fintech Worth secures USD $30m Series A to accelerate AI-powered onboarding and underwriting for small and medium-sized businesses.
F5 and Skyfire team up on verified AI agent traffic
F5 and Skyfire partner to let online merchants admit verified AI agents while keeping malicious bots out of shopping and content flows.
Square report says regulars drive local business revenue
Regulars generate six times more revenue and link neighbouring firms in 'network effect' that keeps local spending circulating, says Square.
Bitcoin Depot unveils ReadyBucks for US gig workers
Bitcoin Depot debuts ReadyBucks, offering USD $500-$2,000 online cash advances to US gig workers and small firms across nine states.
Airwallex rolls out Yield for US firms after USD $1bn lift
Airwallex launches Yield for US firms after topping USD $1bn in assets, offering instant-access treasury via a J.P. Morgan money market fund.
Robinhood unveils family hub, trusts & platinum card
Robinhood launches a family finance hub, custodial and trust accounts, plus an invite-only platinum card with elite cashback rewards.
Mercury's bid to become a US bank after rapid growth
Fast-growing fintech Mercury seeks a US national bank charter to hold deposits and lend directly after scaling to 200,000 business customers.
Ramp bets on self-driving finance tools for US firms
New York fintech Ramp is betting on 'self-driving' finance, using AI and Visa cards to automate spend, bills and cash for US firms.
PayPal USD, TCS use blockchain to speed freight pay
PayPal USD teams with TCS Blockchain to settle freight invoices on-chain, promising faster payments and lower costs for North American carriers.
Agentic AI foundation names David Nalley as Board Chair
Agentic AI Foundation taps AWS executive David Nalley as board chair while expanding to 146 members to push standards for agent-based AI.
