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UBS successfully pilots blockchain-based UBS Digital Cash

07 Nov 24 @ 17:11

UBS has made significant strides in transforming cross-border payments through its latest innovation, UBS Digital Cash. This blockchain-based payment solution aims to increase efficiency, transparency, and the programmability of corporate... read more

The optimal approach to payment systems transformation

07 Nov 24 @ 11:59

A new study from FIS outlines why instant payments will herald a second revolution in digital finance. In the report, FIS explain how banks can best modernise their payment systems... read more

“Doom Spending” – A reckless spending spiral

06 Nov 24 @ 10:22

Spending rashly to cheer ourselves up is nothing new but it’s recently escalated among millennials and Gen Zs. As negative political and economic news escalates on both sides of the... read more

Credit where credit is due…BNPL is a hit

05 Nov 24 @ 17:34

A lot has been happening in the realm of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) and depending who you ask, latest developments are either sure fire affirmation or total disaster. Those... read more

Successful pilot to bridge tokenized assets with existing payment systems

05 Nov 24 @ 17:17

Swift, UBS Asset Management, and Chainlink have successfully completed a pilot for settling tokenized fund subscriptions and redemptions using the Swift network. Project Guardian, demonstrates how financial institutions can leverage... read more

Protecting payments in the quantum computing era

05 Nov 24 @ 10:20

The era of quantum computing is rapidly approaching, and its impact on the payments industry is poised to be transformative. As quantum technology advances, it offers unparalleled computational power, introducing... read more

Study finds e-commerce checkout challenges restrict conversions

04 Nov 24 @ 18:23

A new report from Ecommpay and IMRG, has revealed the key e-commerce checkout changes that could boost conversion rates. While the average conversion rate stands at 58%, there is a... read more

The dollar’s share of global payments surges to 49.1%

04 Nov 24 @ 11:07

In a rapidly evolving global payments landscape, the dominance of the US dollar remains resilient even as new contenders emerge. According to recent data from SWIFT, the dollar’s share of... read more

Scale-up syndrome – the role acquirers can play in helping start-ups achieve growth

04 Nov 24 @ 10:39

There’s a clear gap in the acquiring market reckons Vienna-based DIMOCO Payments. For small and micro-businesses with simple payment needs, there are lots of options available. For larger enterprises with... read more

Visa and Mastercard both beat earnings forecasts

01 Nov 24 @ 13:51

Visa and Mastercard have both reported strong earnings for their recent quarters, showcasing the resilience of digital payment platforms amid a rising demand for cashless transactions. Visa’s fiscal Q4 earnings... read more

France flexes acquiring muscle as stage is set for EPI

01 Nov 24 @ 13:33

The French payments scene, particularly in the acquiring space, is shoring up a very stable outlook indeed. In March Credit Agricole and Worldline announced their partnership in creating a new... read more

Visa expands push-to-wallet for virtual cards

01 Nov 24 @ 13:21

Visa has announced new capabilities that enable provisioned virtual card push-to-wallet experiences. Users can now push virtual cards to mobile wallet ecosystems including Apple Pay and Google Pay, with control... 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