Upstart receives approval to establish bank

July 31, 2026

Upstart Holdings Inc., an AI lending marketplace, got conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to create Upstart Bank, N.A. The…

Barclay's intros broadly syndicated loans on Versana

July 29, 2026

Barclay's has made its U.S. broadly syndicated loans on Versana's digital platform. It is providing its data from its ledger system via API to Versana for this…

Bank of America sees 3M+ clients for Rewards

July 29, 2026

Bank of America has had more than 3 million clients enrolled in Bank of America Rewards. This loyalty program first launched in May 2026, according to a press…

Credit Union 1 inks ATM branding agreement at Circle K through NCR Atleos

July 28, 2026

Credit Union 1, based in Alaska, has extended its partnership with NCR Atleos to display its branding at Circle K ATMs. Through the partnership, its branding…

Beyond Cellular: Why Managed Starlink Connectivity Is the Missing Piece for Enterprise Networks

As enterprise networks expand into remote and underserved locations, cellular alone isn't always enough. Discover how managed Starlink extends connectivity…

Bank of America embraces loyalty strategy through rewards

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Bank of America is addressing customer retention with a multifaceted strategy that rewards loyalty and offers options for payments and fraud monitoring.

Samsung partners with Barclays for credit card

July 24, 2026

Samsung Electronics America partnered with Barclays for the Samsung Galacy Card, giving customers access to financing for Samsung Galaxy devices, appliances…

Bank of America upgrades EricaAssist for client conversations

July 24, 2026

Bank of America recently upgraded its EricaAssist human-assisted AI agent with generative AI. This tool is built to support employees while speaking to…

FIS partners with Anthropic for Mythos 5 AI

July 23, 2026

FIS is partnering with Anthropic to use its Mythos 5 system to improve the security of its critical infrastructure software. This system is a frontier AI tool…

Cleveland WNBA selects KeyBank as founding partner

July 16, 2026

Cleveland WNBA selected KeyBank as its founding partner. Through this, the bank will offer fan experiences through the 2028 season, according to a press…

Regions intros personalized insights for mobile banking

July 15, 2026

Regions Bank added personalized insights into its Mobile Banking app. With this tool, customers can track spending habits, subscriptions and more to make…

Regions expands investment banking through the acquisition of The Frazer Lanier Company

July 10, 2026

Regions Bank announced it has closed its acquisition of The Frazer Lanier Company Inc., an investment banking firm. Based in Montgomery, Alabama, Frazer Lanier…

Klarna applies for banking license

July 8, 2026

Klarna, a digital bank and payments company, has submitted an application to the Utah Department of Financial Institutions and the Federal Deposit Insurance…

Akemona intros AI tool for tokenized assets offerings for banks

July 6, 2026

Akemona has launched CapMark AI Agent, an artificial intelligence-powered product designed to help financial institutions create and manage digital asset…

How to build ATM apps with AI responsively

by Anamaria Burnete — Digital Marketing Specialist, Paragon Application Systems

The goal of AI is not to cede control to a model. Rather, it is to help experienced resources work faster while preserving trust for customers, teams and…

Why cannabis is the biggest ATM market

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

With a complex legal landscape and little access to payments, cash is king at the cannabis dispensary.

MoonPay intros crypto checkout platform

June 26, 2026

MoonPay, a cryptocurrency payments network, has introduced MoonPay Headless Onramps, providing crypto checkouts for one-tap purchase via Apple Pay, Google Pay…

Bank of England revises stablecoin rules

June 22, 2026

The Bank of England has revised its proposed stablecoin rules after industry pushback that its earlier approach risked putting the U.K. at a competitive…

Alliant Credit Union intros high-rate checking account

June 18, 2026

Alliant Credit Union, based in Chicago, introduced its Jumbo High-Rate Checking Account, allowing members to earn up to 2.00% APY with no monthly fees or cap…

Cash App intros Cash App Wand

June 16, 2026

Cash App is introducing a NFC-enabled payment accessory designed to let customers pay without using a phone or physical card. The first edition is called the…