Blackhawk’s New Loyalty Boost and other Digital Transactions News briefs from 3/24/25

Payments platform Blackhawk Network announced it will work with Exchange Solutions, an offers service, to develop loyalty programs for businesses.
An American Express Co. and Forbes Insight survey found that 73% of consumers choose a credit card as their preferred payment method followed by debit card, 56%, and cash, 50%. The survey canvassed 2,507 U.S. consumers in September and October.
Working with United Airlines, Chase announced its new United Family of Cards, said to offer new benefits taking effect Monday for new and existing United MileagePlus members.
Bitcoin Depot, which operates a network of some 8,400 Bitcoin ATMs, appointed David Gray chief financial officer. Gray joins the company from Avant Networks, where he also served as CFO.

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