The Green Sheet Online Edition
June 9, 2025 • 25:06:01
Letter from the editor
As digital money gains traction, its value—both literal and perceived—continues to climb. In our lead article, we trace the evolution of cryptocurrency, from the birth of Bitcoin in 2009 to the recent explosion in value that has transformed it from an obscure experiment into a multibillion-dollar market force. Bitcoin and its blockchain-based peers are prompting both intrigue and alarm across sectors. Some see crypto as a modern hedge against flawed monetary policy; others warn of its volatility and potential misuse. We also explore how blockchain has expanded far beyond Bitcoin, with applications in everything from election security to supply chain tracking. This is the first in a series designed to demystify digital money, offering context, insight and clarity in a field often cloaked in jargon and speculation.
The conversation doesn’t stop there. Our contributing experts dig into urgent topics shaping the future of payments. These include the impact of Gen Alpha’s digital-first mindset, how payment processors can help restaurants survive slim margins, and the increasingly vital role of agent support in contact centers. We explore how strong digital checks can mitigate fraud for nontraditional lenders, why community matters in fintech networking, and how to leverage FFIEC call report data to assess bank performance. Another timely piece urges banks and fintechs to adapt quickly to the rise of stablecoin-led on-chain transfers. Together, these insights offer a cross-section of innovation, risk management, and human connection in a fast-changing ecosystem.
In our news highlights, key developments echo these themes of transformation. Lawmakers advanced the GENIUS Act, opening the door for stablecoin regulation and renewed momentum for the Credit Card Competition Act. Visa unveiled a new embedded payments program, while FIS debuted a tool to approve low-balance debit transactions without overdraft fees. The U.S. Payments Forum launched a 3DS security series, and ParaScript CEO Emiliano Giacchetti warned of escalating check fraud. From regulatory shifts to AI-powered fraud prevention, these stories capture the dynamic forces reshaping payments today.
Rounding out the issue, are profiles of a compact, modern self-checkout experience for micro markets and an advanced hub to automate invoicing and reconciliation; updates on recent industry awards, appointments, research, partnerships and other milestones; and other resources gathered just for you.
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