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Vipps MobilePay launch first Apple Pay alternative on iPhone

10 Dec 24 @ 10:41

In a ground breaking move, Vipps MobilePay has launched its “tap with Vipps” payment solution in Norway, becoming the first company globally to offer a viable alternative to Apple Pay... read more

Digital payments soar: Key trends from McKinsey survey

04 Dec 24 @ 09:28

The adoption of digital payments continues to accelerate across the US and Europe, reshaping consumer behaviours and driving innovation in commerce. Findings from McKinsey’s ninth annual Digital Payments Survey highlight... read more

NFC driving shift from contactless card to device first approach

26 Nov 24 @ 14:24

The NFC Forum’s 2024 Usage and Adoption Study, conducted by ABI Research, highlights the accelerating adoption of Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, cementing its position as the leading contactless payment... read more

Wero gains momentum – launches in Belgium

25 Nov 24 @ 18:32

The European Payments Initiative (EPI) has officially launched Wero, a mobile wallet and instant account-to-account payment solution, in Belgium. Following successful rollouts in Germany and France earlier this year, Wero... read more

From Eurocard to Wero wallet: leveraging early initiatives as drivers for success

20 Nov 24 @ 10:32

In the world of European payments, any new development is never that far from what has gone before. Ground breaking technology inspires new working methodologies. Visionary leaders effect unique market... read more

Leading mobile payment solutions unveil interoperability with EuroPA

15 Nov 24 @ 13:37

In a ground breaking move for the European payments landscape, previously reported on by Payments Cards & Mobile, Italy’s BANCOMAT, Spain and Andorra’s Bizum, and Portugal’s MB WAY have successfully... read more

What consumers want: Mobile payments overtake cash

01 Nov 24 @ 10:50

As digital payments become increasingly popular, a recent survey conducted by TakePayments reveals the changing payment preferences of UK consumers. While trends like “cash stuffing” have fuelled narratives of a... read more

Global Payments 2024: Simplicity, but complexity beneath

22 Oct 24 @ 18:25

As the global payments ecosystem continues to evolve, 2024 presents a landscape marked by simpler user interfaces, but with growing complexity behind the scenes. According to McKinsey’s recent report, global... read more

Super Apps – do they have an identity crisis?

22 Oct 24 @ 18:14

Open Banking, Open Finance and embedded finance and how the digital wallet and Super App are at the beating heart of the evolution of payments and banking services. When so... read more

Nordic Payment Report 2024: Driving the digital economy

18 Oct 24 @ 13:05

As digital payments increasingly take centre stage, the Nordics have emerged as global leaders in cashless transactions, showcasing how businesses and consumers alike can adapt to rapid technological advancements. According... read more

Mobile payments driving contactless dominance in Nordics

15 Oct 24 @ 19:21

Card payments dominate the Nordic payment landscape, with 90% of shoppers using them for contactless payments either daily or once a week, according to new research conducted on by Nets.... read more

The rapid evolution of payments in Latin America

15 Oct 24 @ 17:50

In recent years, Latin America has experienced a remarkable transformation in the way people make payments. Debit cards, credit cards, and mobile payments are quickly becoming the preferred methods of... read more

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ETC Mining and the anatomy of a crypto scam

02 Mar 26 @ 11:25

Three months ago, I was approached by marketing representatives of ETC Mining, who paid $2,500 in Bitcoin for native advertising placement. On the surface, the ... more

Takeover talk swirls as PayPal’s valuation slumps

24 Feb 26 @ 12:45

After a bruising year on the public markets, PayPal has become the subject of early-stage takeover interest, underscoring how sharply sentiment has shifted arou... more

Visa and Mastercard accelerate agentic payments through bank pilots

18 Feb 26 @ 13:35

The race to define the next phase of digital commerce via agentic payments has moved decisively into the banking mainstream. [caption id="attachment_57882"... more

Stripe and PayPal combination could redefine payments

25 Feb 26 @ 17:55

Reports that Stripe is exploring a potential acquisition of PayPal have sent tremors through the global payments industry. The reports follow closely on the he... more