So far in 2024, Capital One’s acquisition of Discover has grabbed the biggest headlines in payments.
But when it comes to leaders’ investments and partnerships, cross-border payments expansion and digital wallet integration continue to dominate.
A newer focus has also emerged: crypto. Though not discussed in their earnings calls, payments leaders are reengaging with digital currencies after pulling back in recent years.
Below, we use CB Insights data on payments leaders’ investments, acquisitions, and partnerships to benchmark their activity so far this year.
