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In an instant world, banks need to manage ForEx better

19 Aug 24 @ 13:34

As instant payments proliferate world-wide, a new white paper from global payment technology experts RS2 cautions banks to get smarter about optimising their foreign exchange (ForEx) strategies. Data from Capital... read more

UK financial sector faces regulatory push over APP fraud rules

19 Aug 24 @ 13:18

Rachel Reeves, the UK Chancellor, is urging regulators to demonstrate how they are promoting the City’s competitiveness while safeguarding consumers. Reeves’ call comes as the Treasury raises concerns about a... read more

Future of payments: Digital innovations redefining shopping

15 Aug 24 @ 16:51

As market digitalization accelerates, customer expectations are reshaping how we shop and pay, blending online and offline experiences into unified commerce. Digital wallets are rising in popularity, automated systems promise... read more

The Italian payments landscape – A detailed analysis

15 Aug 24 @ 14:45

The Italian payments market is undergoing a profound transformation driven by technological advancements and evolving consumer behaviours. As we move through 2024, the Italian market is seeing significant shifts towards... read more

Apple to open NFC chip to third parties amid regulatory pressure

15 Aug 24 @ 13:58

Apple has announced it will open its iPhone’s NFC chip to third-party developers in multiple countries, including the US, UK, and several others, as part of its iOS 18.1 update.... read more

European banks raise concerns over UK’s proposed cap on interchange fees

14 Aug 24 @ 15:58

European banks have expressed “serious concerns” regarding the UK Payment Systems Regulator’s (PSR) plan to cap interchange fees on cross-border digital transactions. This proposal, which impacts fees levied by Visa... read more

American Express exits Russia amid ongoing tensions

14 Aug 24 @ 12:32

The Russian central bank has officially revoked the banking license of American Express’s Russian subsidiary following a voluntary liquidation request by the US lender’s unit. This decision comes after Russian... read more

Addressing the threat of AI and deepfakes in payments

14 Aug 24 @ 11:36

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, so do the risks associated with its misuse, particularly in the realm of deepfakes. A recent global study, conducted by iProov in collaboration... read more

Mobile payment fraud: Strategies for a secure digital economy

13 Aug 24 @ 15:39

As mobile payments continue to rise globally, the need to address the growing threat of mobile payment fraud becomes increasingly urgent. The white paper “Keeping Fraud Away from Mobile Payments”... read more

Cash App exits UK amid strategic shift by Block

13 Aug 24 @ 13:01

Cash App, a mobile payment service operated by Block (formerly Square), is set to exit the UK market, with operations ceasing on September 15, 2024. This decision is part of... read more

5 ways to make money from cryptocurrency

13 Aug 24 @ 12:04

Cryptocurrency has had quite the journey so far. It started out as a novel idea that only a few people believed in. Now, cryptocurrency assets are used around the world... read more

Keeping e-commerce shoppers happy from start to cart

12 Aug 24 @ 17:17

During peak shopping seasons, e-commerce retailers have their work cut out for them in the fight for customer wallets. While steep sales and fun advertising can bring customers in, a... read more

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Mastercard and BVNK Launch Platform Linking Fiat and Stablecoin Payments

20 Oct 26 @ 09:06

Mastercard has launched a new platform with BVNK that brings fiat currencies and stablecoins together through a single API, marking the first major integration ... more

Visa Builds Agentic Commerce Infrastructure as Credentials Reach 5.2 Billion

29 Oct 26 @ 19:39

Visa is expanding its payments infrastructure around agentic commerce, stablecoins and tokenisation as its global credential base reaches 5.2 billion and ... more

UK Moves to Open iPhone Contactless Payments to Apple Pay Rivals

22 Oct 26 @ 18:16

The UK’s competition regulator has set out proposals that could significantly widen access to contactless payments on Apple’s iPhone, potentially lowering b... more