Wearable Payments

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Visa-Compatible Card for USDC Payments Takes Shape
Wearable Payments

Visa-Compatible Card for USDC Payments Takes Shape

Solayer, a prominent player in the digital payments space, has made a significant move by introducing a Visa-compatible payment card. The card enables users to spend their USDC bal…

May 17, 2026
Visa Introduces Innovative Tap-Based Authentication Technology
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Visa Introduces Innovative Tap-Based Authentication Technology

Visa has unveiled a groundbreaking tap-based authentication system that may transform how banks confirm customer identities in mobile banking. This new technology aims to enhance s…

May 12, 2026
Palm Scan Payments Startup Secures $6 Million Funding
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Palm Scan Payments Startup Secures $6 Million Funding

A new biometric payments company, Five, has received $6 million in seed funding. The startup enables customers to make purchases using only a palm scan. Former employees of Revolut…

May 8, 2026
Contactless ATMs: A New Way to Access Cash Without a Card
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Contactless ATMs: A New Way to Access Cash Without a Card

Contactless ATMs are becoming increasingly popular, allowing users to withdraw cash using their smartphones. This innovation is particularly useful for those who may forget their d…

May 1, 2026
Contactless Payments to Surge by 2030
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Contactless Payments to Surge by 2030

Global spending using contactless payment methods will nearly double. Analysts predict a jump from $7.7 trillion this year to $18.1 trillion by 2030. This represents a 106% increas…

Apr 28, 2026