Bitcoin ATMs hit it big

Despite bitcoin's downturn in value, bitcoin ATMs are still surging forward in both popularity and success.

Glia appoints EVP

November 29, 2022

Glia, a digital customer service solutions provider for banks, has appointed Paul Sheets to serve as EVP of customer success and services, according to a press…

Uphold intros debit card with crypto rewards

November 23, 2022

Uphold, a digital money platform, has launched a debit card for U.K. customers that offers up to 4% rewards in XRP(Ripple). The company will also provide a…

Fifth Third Bank refreshes mobile app

November 22, 2022

Fifth Third Bank has launched a cloud-based mobile banking app. It works with Fifth Third Momentum Banking, which offers tools such as early direct deposit…

Why banks should include ATMs in the 2023 budget

by Yonas Marcos — President & CEO, Star Financial

Some banks are moving exclusively towards mobile banking for 2023, but research reveals customers, including Gen Z still want ATMs.

Union Bank survey finds small businesses optimistic this holiday season

November 18, 2022

Small business owners are optimistic about the future, particularly the holiday season, according to a Small Business Holiday Spending 2022 survey conducted by…

Fintech cloud market to reach $196B

November 16, 2022

The fintech cloud market will reach $196.2 billion by 2031, according to a press release from Allied Market Research. It will also grow at a compound annual…

MoneyGram adds cryptocurrency to app

November 16, 2022

MoneyGram International Inc., a digital peer-to-peer payments company, has added cryptocurrency services to its mobile app. With the tool, customers in most…

Examining pros, cons of banks and cryptocurrency

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Cryptocurrency has come a long way since its humble beginnings. Is it time for banks to take the plunge into cryptocurrency?

CoinFlip earns top workplace award

November 15, 2022

CoinFlip, a cryptocurrency ATM provider based in Chicago, has won a Top Workplaces 2022 award from Chicago Tribune's Top Workplaces contest. This award is…

Ways banks are finding, and retaining, talent

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Banks are rethinking branch strategies in light of consumers wanting financial advice at branches instead of traditional banking services. However, a challenge…

Millennials beat out Gen Z for fintech adoption

November 9, 2022

Millennials lead the way when it comes to fintech adoption, beating out Gen Z, according to a study by FIS.

Paxos gains payments license from Singapore

November 9, 2022

Paxos, a blockchain infrastructure platform, has received a license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore to deliver digital payment token services.

What does the future hold for ATMs, branches post COVID?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

COVID-19 impacted every industry, including banking and consumer expectations. What role with ATMs and branches play in the post-COVID world?

Cardless ATM market to reach $2.11B

November 4, 2022

The cardless ATM market will reach $2.11 billion by 2026, according to a press release from Technavio. It will also grow at a compound annual growth rate of…

BitPay adds Polygon to network

November 3, 2022

BitPay, a bitcoin and cryptocurrency payment services company, has integrated support for the Polygon blockchain development platform and its native token…

Wells Fargo partners with Operation Hope to open redesigned branch

November 1, 2022

Operation Hope Inc., a nonprofit financial empowerment organization, has partnered with Wells Fargo to open its 200th HOPE Inside location at a redesigned…

Bitcoin ATMs celebrate 9th birthday

November 1, 2022

The Bitcoin ATM is officially 9 years old. On Oct 29. 2013, a coffee shop in Vancouver, Canada installed the first Bitcoin ATM from Robocoin. Now there are…

Disney extends Visa card deal with Chase

October 28, 2022

JPMorgan Chase has signed a multi-year extension with the Walt Disney Company and Visa for the Disney Visa Card, Premier Visa Card and Visa Debit Card…

Boost Mobile intros digital checking account

October 28, 2022

Boost Mobile, a wireless carrier, has launched OmniMoney, a no-fee digital checking account. Customers can deposit funds into the account and access a digital…