The momentum is a positive sign that would bring much needed clarity to the industry—if legislators can build a consensus

Partnerships, non-card payments, and value-added services will help offset potential losses from the Capital One-Discover merger

While meme coins don’t have a long-term future as a payment method, there is growing momentum for stablecoin crypto payments

Major payment players like PayPal and Visa that invested in them are likely celebrating this regulatory movement

Now that Trump is in office again, crypto regulations could boost crypto ownership and payments momentum—slowly

PYUSD has struggled to gain significant adoption. The Trump admin could change that

The service could help make users feel more comfortable making payments with the digital asset

Firms must plan for regulatory changes across areas like BNPL, open banking, crypto, and credit cards

Payment players clearly believe in the long-term success of crypto payments despite limited adoption

This hurdle will make it difficult for payment players’ recent crypto launches to gain traction

This high-value deal shows Stripe’s commitment to crypto payments. Bridge’s focus on cross-border payments could help stablecoins take off

It would likely face similar adoption struggles to PayPal’s stablecoin, and the timing may lessen its revenue opportunities

It has a much smaller market cap than the likes of USDT. The entire asset category is still far from mainstream

India’s CBDC setbacks suggest the digital euro will have to overcome many hurdles

Gen Zers are flocking to emerging payment methods, but card-based options, led by debit cards, remain supreme. Payment providers must align offerings with Gen Z’s preferences now as their spending power grows.

Despite a tough few months, Stripe is willing to invest in crypto. Industry rivals may need to take note.

Resilient consumer spending was a bright spot for Mastercard, but higher costs squeezed profits in Q1.

Canada is behind other Western economies in digital payments adoption, but new technologies are finding footing against cards. Diving into usage among different demographic groups foretells how adoption will progress.

The UK is a digital payments leader, though traditional payments provide a backbone. Payment method preferences among different demographic groups are determining the winners and losers.

CBDCs are considered a more viable application of blockchain technology, bringing together the best attributes of fiat and cryptocurrencies. Mainstream usage is years away—but established payments players can start preparing for their launch now.