The fintech’s push is part of a larger trend of US payment firms looking to capitalize on the massive growth opportunity in China

This could not only impact its market share in the debit card industry and cut into its margins—it may also hurt Visa’s brand in the court of public opinion

Digital ad spending in the payments industry is set to surge as consumers start to get through the financial headwinds of the past few years. We look at where payment providers should focus their ad spend to maximize returns.

The integration is a win for PayPal after Amazon stopped accepting Venmo on its ecommerce site

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

In seven charts, this report tells the story of some of the most critical trends that digital leaders need to know about in 2024 and beyond.

The actor’s appeal across generations can help attract users for the company’s debit card and in-store offerings

Like many other payment providers globally, Alibaba is opening up its walled garden to fight off antitrust scrutiny

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

The media model popularized by retailers is now being adapted by companies in other verticals. Financial services and travel companies are among those launching commerce media networks in a bid to monetize their first-party data.

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.

US digital commerce platforms will process $471.37 billion of their own payments by 2026. As a result, they’ll enjoy stronger customer relationships, added revenues, and cross-sell synergy.

“Over the last 12 months, we’ve seen a flurry of [media advertising] activity from outside the retail sector,” our analyst Sarah Marzano said on an episode of the “Behind the Numbers: Reimagining Retail” podcast. Although retail kicked off the commerce media trends, financial services, travel companies, and intermediaries such as Instacart and Uber Eats are monetizing their customer data and setting up ad networks. The rise of commerce media networks is changing the way advertisers approach targeting and how consumers interact with brands. Here are four predictions on these emerging trends.

Social commerce is the fastest-growing US retail channel, and retailers will need to offer a seamless payment experience to maximize the opportunity. Understanding payment preferences will be key to ensuring conversion at checkout.

Digital wallets’ transformation into commerce enablers speeds up. We make a case for digital-only consumer credit cards. And we see a new threat that BNPL poses to credit cards.

It may be an olive branch for Gen Zers and millennials who may be upset over its decision to stop accepting Amex. It’s a win for Venmo’s monetization journey

Proximity mobile payments are on a growth tear, driven by strong spend per user. Here’s how providers are using wallet integration and new features to make proximity payments stickier.

Influencer marketing is becoming a need-to-have for payment brands’ marketing teams. While not without risks, it’s key to building awareness and creating relationships with young consumers.

US P2P apps need to tap new uses and services to stay competitive, especially amid Zelle’s dominance. Here’s how each app sizes up and differentiates to attract younger generations.

In the last of five reports in our “Payments Ecosystem” collection, we look at what’s influencing retail sales growth across in-store, online, and social commerce channels—and what it means for payment providers.