Happy Money and Arcus have joined a pack of fintechs and online lenders urging customers to forego expensive credit card debt, in this case calling it a "sad spend."
Small banks are being warned to slow down mobile tool development and check vendor arrangements, as researchers repeatedly find vulnerabilities that can be exploited by cybercriminals.
Large card issuers began banning cryptocurrency purchases on their cards in February. But fintechs are allowing consumers to purchase and invest in digital currencies, and they say the risk is minimal.
