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UK consumers and SMBs push for smarter payments

24 Sep 25 @ 17:15

The UK payments landscape is undergoing a shift as both consumers and small businesses demand smarter, more strategic financial tools. According to Marqeta’s sixth annual State of Payments Report, UK... read more

Europe’s banking union: Why fragmented rules are blocking growth

02 Sep 25 @ 16:22

Europe’s banks are being held back by a patchwork of national rules that frustrate consolidation, stifle cross-border lending and weaken global competitiveness. That is the stark conclusion of a new... read more

The rise of programmable payments: Coding cash for an autonomous financial future

19 Aug 25 @ 12:24

When computers first entered mainstream use, languages like COBOL, Fortran, and Pascal defined programming. They were precise but inaccessible to most, requiring deep technical knowledge to manipulate even simple tasks.... read more

Gen X: Security trumps hype in their payment choices

08 Jul 25 @ 09:44

Amid the noise surrounding Millennial fintech adoption and Gen Z’s mobile-first payments, Gen X remains a powerful yet overlooked cohort. Born between 1965 and 1980, Gen X came of age... read more

Tech billionaires back Erebor to fill Silicon Valley Bank void

07 Jul 25 @ 10:37

A cohort of prominent tech investors is preparing to launch Erebor, a new US bank designed to serve the innovation economy in the wake of Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse. The... read more

Consumers put price on convenience as financial pressures persist

07 Jul 25 @ 10:01

In the midst of continued financial strain across US households and many other major markets, a new study sheds light on the value consumers place on convenience services – and... read more

Breaking down the latest trends in poker tournament payouts

10 Jun 25 @ 10:19

The current poker market has seen drastic changes in the tournament payouts in live and online circuits. Data points to a new priority set from the organisers. Prize pools continually... read more

Revolut and N26 eye Europe’s telecoms sector – But why?

09 May 25 @ 09:50

Two of Europe’s leading digital banks are preparing to enter a new battleground. Revolut and N26, best known for reshaping consumer finance with slick mobile banking apps, are now setting... read more

Project Nemo: Building an accessible future for payments

24 Mar 25 @ 18:16

As the payments industry races to innovate, one critical factor is being left behind: accessibility. In this Q&A, Project Nemo co-founders Kris Foster and Joanne Dewar share how their mission... read more

The Payments Power 50 revealed

21 Mar 25 @ 11:32

The Power 50 is proud to unveil the first ever Payments Power 50 list, recognising the 40 most innovative companies and 10 industry experts driving transformation in the global payments... read more

UK Government abolishes the Payment Systems Regulator

12 Mar 25 @ 14:00

In a landmark decision aimed at reducing regulatory complexity, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced the abolition of the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR). The move is part of a... read more

Euro Area payment dynamics 2024: Cards continue to dominate

03 Mar 25 @ 11:43

The European Central Bank (ECB) has published its latest report on non-cash payments for H1 2024, offering an incisive examination of evolving payment behaviours within the euro area. The findings... read more

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Visa targets dispute costs with new AI tools for merchants and banks

02 Apr 26 @ 18:44

Visa is stepping up its effort to modernise one of the most cumbersome parts of the payments chain, launching a suite of artificial intelligence-powered dispute... more

Swift moves from concept to execution with Blockchain

02 Apr 26 @ 18:44

Swift is moving its blockchain-based shared ledger from design theory into practical deployment, marking a notable moment in the evolution of institutional cros... more

Visa launches Intelligence Commerce Connect tool

14 Apr 26 @ 20:03

Visa is stepping up its push into agentic commerce with the launch of Intelligent Commerce Connect, a new tool intended to help businesses plug into AI-driven s... more