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Fintech Trade Group sues CFPB over BNPL regulation

21 Oct 24 @ 18:02

The Financial Technology Association (FTA), representing major BNPL (Buy Now, Pay Later) providers, has filed a lawsuit against the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to block a new rule... read more

Nordic Payment Report 2024: Driving the digital economy

18 Oct 24 @ 13:05

As digital payments increasingly take centre stage, the Nordics have emerged as global leaders in cashless transactions, showcasing how businesses and consumers alike can adapt to rapid technological advancements. According... read more

For better payments performance, optimise convenience

18 Oct 24 @ 10:47

A new report from Worldpay explores how today’s consumers want to pay – and the steps retailers should take to drive higher revenue, more conversions and a better customer experience. Worldpay’s... read more

UK introduce new BNPL regulations to protect shoppers

18 Oct 24 @ 09:03

On the same day that Apple and Klarna inked a deal to integrate BNPL, the UK government has announced new regulations aimed at protecting millions of Buy-Now, Pay-Later (BNPL) users,... read more

The rising influence of Generation Alpha in the digital economy

17 Oct 24 @ 13:14

A new global study has highlighted the profound impact that Generation Alpha (children aged 8-15) is having on household spending and the digital economy. The research, by Checkout.com, conducted across... read more

Managing risk and compliance in the instant payments era

17 Oct 24 @ 12:30

Our first article in this series established the huge growth today in global instant payments both domestically and across borders. Below, we examine the challenges this creates for banks struggling... read more

Worldline launches “Bank Transfer” A2A payments in Europe

17 Oct 24 @ 09:21

Worldline has launched its A2A payment (account-to-account) solution, “Bank Transfer by Worldline.” This new payment method allows businesses to handle high-value transactions, offering merchants across Europe a secure and efficient... read more

Ripple launches USD-pegged stablecoin RLUSD

16 Oct 24 @ 16:23

Ripple has officially launched RLUSD, a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar – a bold entry into the increasingly competitive stablecoin market. The play seeks to challenge dominant players like... read more

Fintechs show continued dissatisfaction with Agency banks

16 Oct 24 @ 14:48

ClearBank has revealed troubling findings in its latest report, “How well are fintechs served by banks? The state of agency banking across the UK and Europe.” The research, which surveyed... read more

Swift introduces AI-powered cross-border fraud detection

16 Oct 24 @ 14:27

In a move that signals the future of cross-border payments security, Swift is set to launch an AI-driven anomaly detection service to combat financial crime more effectively. Beginning in January... read more

Mobile payments driving contactless dominance in Nordics

15 Oct 24 @ 19:21

Card payments dominate the Nordic payment landscape, with 90% of shoppers using them for contactless payments either daily or once a week, according to new research conducted on by Nets.... read more

The rapid evolution of payments in Latin America

15 Oct 24 @ 17:50

In recent years, Latin America has experienced a remarkable transformation in the way people make payments. Debit cards, credit cards, and mobile payments are quickly becoming the preferred methods of... 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