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08 Dec 25 @ 16:07

The proposed Mastercard–Visa settlement, two decades in the making, could reverberate through the foundations of the US card market. While the legal process may yet stretch into 2027, the framework... read more

19 Nov 25 @ 17:45

European regulators have formally identified 19 technology firms as “critical” providers to the financial sector under the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), placing the world’s largest cloud and data... read more

07 Nov 25 @ 16:39

Commerce infrastructure company firmly has unveiled its new “Buy Now” platform, to serve the emerging world of AI-driven and agentic commerce. The launch positions firmly as a key enabler in... read more

04 Nov 25 @ 17:57

The recently enacted GENIUS Act, America’s new stablecoin law, was billed as a milestone in integrating crypto assets into the financial mainstream. By mandating that stablecoins be backed by high-quality... read more

04 Sep 25 @ 09:01

Finastra has unveiled a strategic collaboration with Circle to embed stablecoin settlement into global cross-border payment flows, marking a significant step in the integration of blockchain technology with mainstream banking... read more

27 Aug 25 @ 10:25

Ant International has joined forces with Standard Chartered Bank and Swift to trial a new cross-border payments solution that links bank accounts directly to digital wallets, aiming to make global... read more

09 Apr 25 @ 10:31

Across much of the world, the dominance of card networks in everyday payments is being quietly eroded by a new contender: account-to-account (A2A) instant payments. Systems like Brazil’s Pix and... read more

10 Mar 25 @ 17:22

The race among major financial institutions and fintech firms to establish their own stablecoins is accelerating, as the global payments industry anticipates a shift driven by digital currencies. This rapid... read more

25 Feb 25 @ 09:18

In response to the evolving demands of modern consumers, particularly Generation Z, Mastercard has unveiled its innovative One Credential solution. This digital offering aims to consolidate multiple payment methods –... read more

24 Feb 25 @ 15:56

In a ground breaking decision, the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has approved a £200m interchange fee settlement between Mastercard and Walter Merricks, the former solicitor leading the UK’s largest collective... read more

23 Jan 25 @ 14:31

Pay by Bank (PBB), often referred to as account-to-account (A2A) payments, is steadily gaining traction as a compelling alternative to traditional card payments. By leveraging banking rails, Pay by Bank... read more

22 Jan 25 @ 16:38

Matera has released its latest Pix by the Numbers report, showcasing the remarkable growth of Brazil’s Pix payment system and its innovative developments for 2025. The report covers data through Q4... read more