Fintech

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Fintech

Patents behind Truist’s open banking push with Mastercard partnership

On February 12, 2026, Truist announced a partnership with Mastercard to introduce its first open banking integration, enabling clients to securely share financial data with…
April 13, 2026
A woman sits in a store holding a credit card and smartphone. Facial recognition graphics appear on her face, indicating digital verification or payment authentication.
Biometrics

Face card activated: Patents behind facial recognition payments

Facial recognition technology is rapidly emerging as a transformative force in the digital payments landscape. By linking biometric authentication with financial transactions, it offers a…
June 17, 2025
Person holds a smartphone over a contactless card reader at an ATM, preparing to make a digital transaction—a seamless fintech solution for modern banking.

Mobile moves: Recent innovations enhance the banking experience

The banking sector has consistently embraced technology, from ATMs to mobile banking apps, making banking more accessible and efficient.
October 18, 2023
A brown leather wallet on a wooden surface, partially open with visible cash and three credit cards sticking out.

Bank of America wants to patent a card that responds to your call

Inventors from Bank of America have come up with a solution for customers who struggle with finding the right credit or debit card in their…
July 30, 2021
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Betting with bitcoin: Gambling giant granted crypto payment patent

International Game Technology (IGT) has patented a technology that uses cryptocurrencies as a form of payment in casinos. The USPTO granted IGT a patent last…
January 11, 2021
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Unauthorized streaming, FDA patent disclosure among new US IP law changes

The European Union Intellectual Property Office and the OECD reported that trade in counterfeit and pirated products amounts annually to around €460 billion worldwide, with…
January 6, 2021
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EU highlights e-commerce and online services as counterfeiting hotspots

The European Union Intellectual Property Office and the OECD reported that trade in counterfeit and pirated products amounts annually to around €460 billion worldwide, with…
December 21, 2020

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