Can blockchain take the friction out of managing loyalty programs for consumers? BigCommerce's Chris Shalchi certainly thinks it can, by making it easier for merchants to build loyalty networks. But those networks sound a bit like putting a new coat of blockchain paint on the old coalition loyalty method — a variation of consumer rewards with a less-than-successful track record with American consumers.  Read More...

Consumers discover merchandise and make purchases through a variety of channels — and there is a connection between how they browse and shop. According to the PYMNTS Remote Payments Study, 54.7 percent of those who discovered their last retail purchases using their mobile phones, in one case, paid with those same devices. Find out which channels are most popular.  Read More...

Financial institutions (FIs) and service providers are promoting offerings for rapid cross-border transactions, as Brexit as well as the trade war between the U.S. and China introduce new uncertainties into international commerce. How are FIs and government bodies advancing quick, cross-border payments and encouraging more companies to leave behind legacy payment rails? Read More...