They may not break the deal, but it highlights the uncertainty left before the two cross the finish line

The president’s organization has accused Capital One of debanking based on ‘wokeness.’

The increased security for merchants and customers can make Skipify a more attractive payments partner

The tie-up comes two years after Visa, Mastercard, and Discover began working with the firm

The two are moving ahead with integration plans as they remain optimistic the deal will pass its final hurdles

The wallet has pushed to capture more payment volume from inbound travelers to China and Chinese travelers abroad

Holiday spend, international transactions, and non-card payments boosted growth

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

Delinquencies slightly improved for both issuers, but Discover’s card volume fell behind

Discover’s more limited global acceptance could frustrate customers, but Capital One would have the time and resources to grow acceptance

Delinquencies, co-brand movement, and the biggest mega-merger yet are just some of the things that will shape the new year.

The office of the Delaware State Bank Commissioner granted its approval, leaving just stakeholders and federal regulators to decide the deal’s fate.

They can help Google steal some market share from Apple as it opens up its NFC tech.

His aggressive antitrust approach could delay—or stop—the proposed merger. But his confirmation is a long shot

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

The deal faces an uphill battle no matter who wins, but we think it has better odds under Trump

Failing to improve its consumer risk profile may lead to concerns with its proposed Capital One merger

Leading cash-back credit cards need to drive acquisition in a cutthroat segment of the card market. Our exclusive consumer survey data reveals which emerging features issuers should invest in to win over customers.

Banks are experimenting with emerging technologies and business models to find new revenue streams. But stepping outside traditional banking molds introduces more business, reputational, and regulatory risk.

Offering secured or subscription credit cards can help issuers attract these customers and bolster account openings