Matera intros QR code payment solutions for banks

September 3, 2026

Matera, a fintech company, has introduced the ANSI X9.150 payment QR standard. With the tool, financial institutions can process up to 100,000 transactions…

Regions debuts Whole Loan Advisory team

September 3, 2026

Regions Bank has debuted its Whole Loan Advisory team, operating within Regions Securities LLC. The team will help financial institutions sell, purchase and…

GECU Federal Credit Union to acquire Bank of the Southwest

September 3, 2026

GECU Federal Credit Union, based in Texas and New Mexico, received regulatory approval to acquire Bank of the Southwest. The two groups will combine Nov. …

US ATMs celebrate 57th birthday

September 3, 2026

The first ATM was installed in the U.S. 57 years ago on Sept. 2, 1969 in the town of Rockville Center of Long Island, New York. It was deployed for Chemical…

Woodsboro Bank appoints CFO

September 2, 2026

Woodsboro Bank has appointed Brian Ropp to serve as CFO. He will manage finances and guide the bank's growth, according to a press release.

EECU appoints EVP, chief growth exec

September 2, 2026

EECU has appointed Josh Brian as EVP, chief growth and marketing officer. He will design initiatives for member growth, brand development and more, according…

How will EU's AI Act impact banks?

by Mark Aldred — Head of Sales, Auriga

To be compliant with EU AI regulations, financial institutions should identify where AI is used, classify systems according to risk, implement appropriate…

Get those nominations in for Top Women in Retail Technology Awards

September 2, 2026

Know a woman redefining how retailers and businesses engage with consumers or an influential female retail tech leader shaping the future of consumer-facing…

Man sentenced to 11-plus years in prison for ATM bombing

September 2, 2026

Dustin Jay Ammons, 44, of San Antonio has been sentenced to 140 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm and 120 months for…

Will mobile payments replace cash?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

One ever-looming question for the ATM industry is whether mobile payments will eventually replace cash.

Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas to award $42K to Arkansas organizations

September 1, 2026

Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas has awarded $42,000 to several community-based organizations in Arkansas. This is part of its Partnership Grant Program, which…

Georgia inmate accused of crypto ATM scam

September 1, 2026

An incarcerated man, Patrick Marquelle Turner, 31, is accused of allegedly scamming a Florida resident into depositing money into a crypto ATM. He is currently…

Hawkeye rebrands to Hawkeye Digital

September 1, 2026

Hawkeye Systems Inc., has officially changed its name to Hawkeye Digital Inc. It did this to reflect its two businesses which are private equity and merchant…

Digi Ventus Renews PCI DSS 4.0.1 Certification for Another Year

Digi Ventus has renewed its PCI DSS 4.0.1 certification for another year, reinforcing its commitment to protecting payment data with rigorous, modern security…

ATM security expert raises alarm on CryptoPro security flaw

August 31, 2026

Security researcher Matt Burch recently raised an alarm on nine vulnerabilities with the CryptoPro Secure Disk pre-boot authentication software. This software…

How to maintain customer experience across all payment methods

by Anamaria Burnete — Digital Marketing Specialist, Paragon Application Systems

In today's payments landscape, success isn't measured by the number of payment methods you support. It's measured by the consumer experience you deliver.

JPMorgan Chase celebrates 45th anniversary of US Open partnership

August 31, 2026

JPMorgan Chase recently celebrated the 45th anniversary of its partnership with the US Open tennis championship. It also announced additional services during…

Thieves steal $150K from Wells Fargo ATM in Farmington, New Mexico

August 31, 2026

Farmington Police are investigating an incident in which a group stole an estimated $150,000 in cash from an ATM, completely destroying the machine, which is…

The 5 elements of AI discipline

by Anamaria Burnete — Digital Marketing Specialist, Paragon Application Systems

It's not enough to use AI, one must have the discipline to use it properly. Here are the five elements to keep in mind.

Luminate Bank acquires assets from First State Mortgage Services

August 28, 2026

Luminate Bank has acquired assets from First State Mortgage Services, including members of its team. With this acquisition, the bank plans to expand its…