2 reasons to deploy more ATMs in 2022

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Will ATMs still be worth it in 2022? The short answer is: yes. Read more for the long answer.

Black-owned fintech Novae intros online banking for unbanked

December 6, 2021

Novae LLC, a Black-owned fintech, has introduced online banking specifically for the unbanked and underbanked. The service offers virtual and physical debit…

Shastic launches mortgage app on Finestra's FusionStore

December 6, 2021

Shastic, a robotic-process-automation platform provider for banking, has announced its Elle app is available for purchase on the open fintech platform…

Maryland town installs Coin Cloud cryptocurrency ATM

December 2, 2021

The City of Williston, Maryland has introduced a cryptocurrency ATM at the Willison Basin International Airport near the baggage claim, making it what may be…

KeyBank acquires Xup Payments

December 1, 2021

KeyBank National Association, a financial services company, has officially acquired Xup Payments, a digital platform for business-to-business payments. With…

Chase to offer cashback on Amazon purchases

December 1, 2021

Chase has announced it will offer 3% cashback on Amazon.co.uk purchases until the end of 2021. The rewards will be applicable up to $6,708.25 (5,000 pounds…

Does your bank need an ITM?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

In order to determine if your bank needs an ITM, you should ask yourself several questions.

Klear appoints president, CEO to head Next Gen ATM product

November 30, 2021

Klear Technologies Inc., a fintech company focused on authenticating and enabling transactions, has named Donna Embry as president and CEO. In her role, she…

Capchase picks BankProv for banking-as-a-service solution

November 29, 2021

Capchase, a non-dilutive capital provider, has selected BankProv, a commercial bank, to offer its banking-as-a-service infrastructure for its Capchase Earn…

What stores need to consider with bitcoin ATMs

by Marc Grens — Co-Founder and President, DigitalMint

Demand for bitcoin continues to grow. One sign of proof beyond the associated and often-hyped market volatility is the ongoing explosive growth seen in the…

Maya Labs intros interactive video teller for Smart ATMs

November 24, 2021

Maya Labs, a technology company for self-service financial services, has added an Interactive Video Teller to its Smart ATMs. With this service, customers can…

Bitcoin of America deploys Bitcoin ATM in Chicago nightclub

November 24, 2021

Bitcoin of America recently deployed a Bitcoin ATM at the Chicago nightclub/restaurant hybrid Joy District in the River North district. The company now has…

Top Italian Bank Carige rolls out first of its fully digital branches with Auriga

Banca Carige Smart, the new intelligent branch model enabled by Auriga #NextGenBranch solutions, combines digitalisation with a human touch for an innovative…

El Salvador to offer $1B bitcoin bond

November 22, 2021

El Salvador has announced it will offer $1 billion in bitcoin as bonds on the Liquid Network through a partnership with Blocksteam. Of the total, $500 million…

Examining ATM trends in 2021 and beyond

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Where are ATMs right now and where are they headed? Read more to find out.

Akemona launches tokenization platform

November 19, 2021

Akemona, a crowdfunding platform for businesses to raise capital with blockchain tokens, has officially launched its tokenization platform. With this service…

SmartMetric intros biometric credit card

November 17, 2021

SmartMetric Inc., a biometric solutions provider, has introduced a biometric credit card that features a fingerprint reader that can scan a user's fingerprint…

2 keys to good ATM, Bitcoin ATM placement

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Often, stores shove ATMs and Bitcoin ATMs in inconvenient spaces. Here are two questions to ask to ensure your ATM is in the right spot.

LocalBitcoins intros mobile app for Android

November 15, 2021

LocalBitcoins, a peer-to-peer bitcoin marketplace, has introduced its mobile app for Android users. With this app, users in more than 190 countries can buy and…

3 lessons from the Bank Customer Experience Summit

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

The BCX Summit provided a variety of banking lessons on fintechs, self-service and the importance of real relationships.