Chinese consumers are using Alipay abroad, and international merchants want in. North American retailers, from brick-and-mortar pharmacies to online food ordering services, are bringing the digital payment method into their stores and web platforms. How are merchants from the United States to Canada adopting Alipay, and how is the payment method benefiting both consumers and retailers? We’ve got details.  Read More...

The market for subscriptions worldwide is booming, as consumers tap into movies and music on their digital devices through services like Scribd, Spotify and Netflix. An estimated 310 million households will subscribe to at least one streaming service by 2024, according to the latest PYMNTS Subscription Commerce Tracker. Discover how major subscription services and markets are poised for growth in digital streaming.  Read More...

Recurring prices, recurring services, recurring benefits to consumers and companies — the subscription model is catching on worldwide. And, separately, the idea of cryptos seems to be catching on, as JPMorgan debuts the JPM Coin for trade finance.  Read More...