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50% of Irish contactless payments now made by mobile wallet

14 Oct 24 @ 15:42

Consumers made more than 1.4 billion contactless payments to the value of €24.8 billion in shops, restaurants and other retail outlets in the 12 months to the end of June... read more

Alipay+ transactions triple in 2024 – Merchants benefit

11 Oct 24 @ 11:42

Alipay+, Ant International’s cross-border mobile payment venture, has revealed three trends shaping the future of tourism to the benefit of global merchants and the industry. “Tourism’s importance to economic growth... read more

The Czech payments landscape – A detailed analysis

04 Oct 24 @ 11:49

As Czechia strides towards 2025, its payments landscape is marked by significant shifts and advancements. The convergence of traditional banking systems with innovative digital solutions is driving a new era... read more

The Power 50 launches Payments vertical

01 Oct 24 @ 09:22

Nominations are now open for The Payments Power 50 2025, the new annual guide showcasing the most influential and innovative companies, along with visionary leaders shaping the future of the... read more

In-car payment market set to exceed $580 billion by 2030

26 Sep 24 @ 10:46

As vehicles evolve from simple modes of transportation to fully connected, intelligent platforms, the potential for in-car payments is rapidly gaining traction. By 2030, the in-car payment market is forecasted... read more

US antitrust lawsuit targets Visa’s debit payments dominance

25 Sep 24 @ 09:15

The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has launched a significant antitrust lawsuit against Visa, accusing the payments giant of leveraging its dominance in the debit payments market to stifle competition... read more

Best payment methods to use in gaming websites

25 Sep 24 @ 08:49

For a flawless gaming experience, choosing the best payment method to use on gaming websites is essential.  This post will examine several payment options, outlining the advantages and disadvantages of... read more

The evolution of digital payments: Beyond plastic and friction

24 Sep 24 @ 08:30

The way we pay for things is undergoing a dramatic transformation – the trusty plastic card, once a symbol of financial independence, is facing increasing competition from a wave of... read more

The Polish payments landscape – A detailed analysis

19 Sep 24 @ 12:49

Poland has emerged as a pioneering force in Europe’s evolving payments landscape, thanks to its early adoption of contactless payments, widespread use of mobile banking, and the rise of innovative... read more

Viva.com and Alipay+ strategic partnership for international tourists

18 Sep 24 @ 12:12

Viva.com has expanded its strategic partnership with Alipay+, with a suite of cross-border mobile payments and digitalization technology solutions, to enable European merchants to accept direct payments from 15 e-wallets.... read more

Contactless transactions lead Canada’s in-store purchases

17 Sep 24 @ 16:54

The number of contactless payments in Canada increased by 17% in 2023 to reach 68% of all in-store payments, according to the recently released Canadian Payments Forecast 2024. The value... read more

The growing divide in payments: Small businesses struggle to align

17 Sep 24 @ 13:35

As we know, the global payments landscape is undergoing rapid transformation, but small businesses and consumers appear to be at odds when it comes to payment preferences. This misalignment, highlighted... 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