ITMs move beyond video to self-service

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Interactive teller machines in the past were typically just ATMs with video capabilities, allowing customers to speak to a teller on the screen. Now, ITMs are…

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European Central Bank approves digital euro launch

July 20, 2021

The Governing Council of the European Central Bank gave approval last week for the possible issuance of the digital euro. There will be a two-year…

Auriga opens new Brussels office and welcomes Rudy De Wolf

In opening operations in Brussels, Auriga is further expanding internationally, following the announcement of its service agreement with Batopin.

3 reasons you should attend Bank Customer Experience Summit

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Between COVID-19 closing down bank branches, and changing customer expectations, it can be a challenge for financial institutions, independent ATM providers…

Popio partners with Jaguar Software to deliver video bank services

July 15, 2021

Popio Mobile Video Cloud, a video banking and collaboration solutions provider, is partnering with Jaguar Software, a banking software solutions provider, to…

What's on the horizon for the ATM world?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

ATMs went through a challenging year in 2020, but as the industry comes out of the pandemic, a question emerges: What's on the horizon?

VTB, Visa intro facial recognition payment solution

July 12, 2021

VTB Bank, a Russian bank, has partnered with Visa to launch a facial recognition payment solution. Vision, a contactless technology provider, is offering its…

Halfpricesoft intros virtual printer for check printing

July 12, 2021

Halfpricesoft.com has introduced its ezCheckPrinting and virtual printer to allow customers to print checks on blank stock, which in turn saves money on…

Bank Customer Experience Summit to offer key insights into banking trends

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

The Bank Customer Experience Summit will address key trends in the financial industry and how to reach a more demanding customer base.

Fintech Meetup to hold in-person event

July 9, 2021

Fintech Meeting, a fintech event, will hold its in-person event from March 27-30, 2022 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. This event will cover a variety of topics…

CoinFlip partners with actor Neil Patrick Harris to deliver cryptocurrency education

Neil Patrick Harris has jumped into the world of cryptocurrency ATMs through an advertising campaign called "So Flippin' Easy."

Cardknox introduces QR code for receipts, POS devices

July 6, 2021

Cardknox, an omnichannel payment gateway provider, has introduced its QR code capability, allowing developers and merchants to deliver a contactless payment…

First National Bank intros no-overdraft checking, mortgage portal for vulnerable communities

July 6, 2021

First National Bank, a subsidiary of F.N.B. Corp. has introduced homeowning and financial independence solutions for vulnerable and undeserved communities…

Bank of America ranks highest for retail banking advice in JD Power study

July 2, 2021

The J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Retail banking Advice Satisfaction Study has ranked Bank of America No. 1 nationally for its retail banking advisory services. The…

RockItCoin app enables users to buy, sell crypto

June 30, 2021

RockItCoin, a bitcoin ATM provider, has announced that its digital wallet mobile app now allows customers to buy and sell cryptocurrency directly from the app…

Payments provider Cantaloupe joins Russell 2000 Index

June 30, 2021

Cantaloupe Inc., a digital payments and software services company that provides end-to-end technology solutions for the unattended retail market, has been…

CoinFlip expands into Alaska with Bitcoin ATMs

June 28, 2021

CoinFlip, a cryptocurrency ATM provider, has expanded into Alaska with three Bitcoin ATMs. The company plans to add an additional four ATMs by the end of the…

Coinsource adding 40 BTMs to Washington state

June 25, 2021

Coinsource, a provider of bitcoin ATMs, is expanding in Washington state to 40 kiosk locations, according to a company press release. "We are delighted to…

Do ATMs need biometrics?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

One question that often emerges in the world of ATMs is: Do we need additional ways to authenticate customers? One common suggestion is the use of biometrics…

Unit raises $51M in funding round

June 25, 2021

Unit, a banking-as-a-service startup, has raised $51 million as part of a funding round led by Accel. Unit will use the funding to expand its team, accelerate…