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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

PayPal unveils PayPal Open and expands omnichannel solutions

26 Feb 25 @ 14:42

PayPal has launched PayPal Open, a new merchant platform designed to empower businesses of all sizes by consolidating its payments and growth solutions into a single, unified platform. With access... read more

UK finance in freefall – 10k fewer finance businesses since 2020

24 Feb 25 @ 17:03

The Payments Group has published its “Beyond peak finance” report, suggesting that the post-COVID UK finance sector is in freefall. There are now 10,000 fewer finance businesses in the UK... read more

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Wero expands into Austria as Europe’s payments ambitions gather momentum

23 Jun 26 @ 18:52

The European Payments Initiative (EPI) has secured a significant boost to its ambitions of creating a pan-European payments network, with Austria’s largest ba... more

UK fraud losses reach four-year high

16 Jun 26 @ 18:17

Financial fraud losses in the UK climbed to their highest level in four years during 2025, highlighting the growing sophistication of criminal networks and rais... more

Major UK Banks unite to develop digital verification service

30 Jun 26 @ 07:05

Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group, Nationwide Building Society, NatWest Group and Santander UK are working with UK Finance in the development of a voluntary ... more