So far, neither network has seen signs of a consumer spending slowdown despite plummeting consumer sentiment

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The deal received conditional regulatory approval, shaking up the card space and larger financial service industry

The card network is positioning itself at the forefront of the crypto payments space, centered on stablecoins

Leaning on non-card revenue can help the network maintain its momentum even if shaky economic conditions lead to slower consumer spending

The large card program is in flux, with both its issuer and network partnerships up for grabs

As the deal gets close to being finalized, banks and payment players need to prepare for a new competitive landscape

The platform can help the card program better compete with traditional cards from large issuers

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

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

The explosion of softPOS is reshaping the POS landscape and forcing hardware and software providers to pivot

Sponsored content from influencers can help the payments network as it tries to build brand awareness among younger consumers

Consumers are slowly making changes to how they pay at checkout. We look at the top seven payment methods and delve into what’s pushing forward and detracting from their growth.

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

Partnering with a major BNPL player like Klarna could help Mastercard catch up to Visa’s head start

About one-third of US small businesses charge customers to accept card payments. Bigger retailers doing the same could hurt issuers

The card program can capitalize on growing interest in crypto ownership

Payment provider innovation and regulatory changes are setting a long-term growth runway for cryptocurrency payments. But providers will still need to overcome low merchant acceptance and a sense of mistrust before crypto can go mainstream.

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