Blockchain and Crypto
New CBDC report highlights potential opportunities and challenges of introducing a Central Bank Digital Currency in the U.S.
- CBDCs are the digital equivalent of central bank-issued paper currencies.
- A report published by The Clearing House outlines considerations for policymakers if a CBDC is to be introduced in the U.S.
Ismail Umar | August 04, 2021
Podcasts
“You don’t say, ‘Oh, I love Amazon, because I’m logged in and they have my payment information'”: Fast’s Allison Barr Allen
- Fast brings one click checkout functionality to merchants across the internet.
- Co-founder and COO Allison Barr Allen joins us on the podcast to discuss the intersection of ecommerce and payments.
Zachary Miller | August 04, 2021
Sponsored
‘You can’t stand on the sidelines and watch that happen forever’: Volante Technologies’ John Farrell
- The market value of financial products offered outside the bank -- that could have been offered from within -- is huge.
- For FIs, undertaking digital transformation and restructuring their payments foundations is a big leap, and an urgent one.
Volante | August 03, 2021
Member Exclusive
‘It’s a great example of the power of the ecosystem’: Intuit’s new QuickBooks card reader is about more than taking payments
- Intuit recently launched a creatively-designed card reader for SMBs.
- It's all part of ecosystem building aimed at helping small businesses with all their financial needs.
Zachary Miller | August 03, 2021
New banks
Lili expands its account options as it goes after more experienced freelancers
- The demand for freelancer banking may be heating up.
- Freelancer focused challenger bank Lili is stepping up its game with its launch of Lili Pro.
Rivka Abramson | August 03, 2021