Explained: fintech
Daily 9: 2026-10-10 | Agent Payments and Connected Homes
Nine developments in agent payments, lending, browser security, software profiling and connected devices.
How Does Buy Now, Pay Later Work? Payments, Fees and Credit
BNPL splits a purchase into repayments. Check the schedule, fees and credit terms before accepting.
Daily 9: 2026-10-09 | Creative AI, Payments and Security
Nine new developments in creative AI, payments, Bitcoin collateral, authentication and spatial audio.
The Daily 9: October 8, 2026 | AI, Payments and Privacy
Nine developments in AI, payments, crypto and device security, with event dates and rollout limits.
Why an International Transfer Can Take Minutes—or Days
Funding, currency conversion, checks and local payout all affect when a transfer arrives.
A Banking App Isn’t Always a Bank: How to Tell the Difference
The app you use and the institution holding your money may be different organizations.
What Happens After You Tap Your Card?
A successful tap approves the payment; settlement and the merchant's payout happen later.