26 Sep 23 @ 15:00

Testifying in the US Congress all the way back in 1989, financial crime expert Charles A. Intriago remarked that “every time government […] undertakes a new effort, money launderers seem to be... read more

26 Sep 23 @ 14:44

Mercedes-Benz customers in Germany can now start the fuelling process directly from their vehicle and pay digitally by fingerprint, eliminating the need to enter a PIN or authenticate via mobile... read more

25 Sep 23 @ 17:10

In 2022, the European B2C e-commerce turnover increased from €849 billion in 2021 to €899 billion in 2022, despite a shifting economic and political environment. Although the growth rate for... read more

25 Sep 23 @ 15:39

Biometric authentication once felt like a glimpse into a bigger, brighter future. Retinal scanning, for example, would often appear in science fiction films like Demolition Man, used to portray the... read more

25 Sep 23 @ 12:53

According to a new white paper from RS2, soft POS solutions installed on mobile phones, tablets and bespoke devices are more flexible and powerful than traditional POS hardware devices – as... read more

22 Sep 23 @ 13:29

In the vibrant world of cryptocurrencies, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) had emerged as the stars of recent years. But… The hype around Non-Fungible Tokens peaked in the 2021/22 bull run that... read more

22 Sep 23 @ 12:47

Amid the broader venture gloom, generative AI mega-rounds and unicorn births have kept AI investment levels relatively elevated, with Q2 2023 funding coming in at $9.4 billion. Using CB Insights data,... read more

22 Sep 23 @ 09:01

If you think the Great Resignation—the period during the pandemic which saw hundreds of thousands of people voluntarily leave their jobs—is over, think again. Recent data shows that over half... read more

21 Sep 23 @ 13:02

A new survey highlights the changing e-commerce behaviour of European consumers. The findings show that while consumers are generally cutting back their e-commerce and adopting cost-saving measures, they are still... read more

20 Sep 23 @ 11:45

You may all be aware that Sibos is on this week! Earlier in the week we covered an interesting development that Revolut is attacking Swifts dominance in cross border payments... read more

20 Sep 23 @ 10:13

Ever wondered which country leads the e-commerce market in terms of value, or how regions compete in this digital era against global competitors? A recent  study delves deep into these... read more

20 Sep 23 @ 08:26

Intesa Sanpaolo are launching a SoftPOS solution that allows merchants to use their smartphones and tablets to accept payments made by their customers using contactless cards from the main schemes... read more

19 Sep 23 @ 12:14

INFORM has released the publication of its in-depth Responsible AI Guidelines. As the AI landscape continually evolves, INFORM says it recognises the imperative to harness its power responsibly. The tremendous... read more

19 Sep 23 @ 11:00

Revolut has announced the launch of RevTag, its instant and free payments ecosystem, to Revolut Business customers. The RevTags feature will enable customers to send and receive instant zero-fee cross-border... read more

18 Sep 23 @ 16:46

The World Payment Report 2023 Executive Survey results indicate that retail payments comprise 59% of total transaction volume while commercial payments comprise 41%. However, in terms of value, commercial payments make... read more

18 Sep 23 @ 15:36

According to Data Bridge research, the global market for digital payments acceptance systems is set to grow by 28% by 2030 to reach $53.4 billion. Changing consumer behaviours and technology... read more

18 Sep 23 @ 14:50

In May 2023, the European Commission published a draft proposal to mandate the use of instant payments for all Euro transactions between member states into and out of the Euro... read more

15 Sep 23 @ 14:42

Non-cash transaction volumes maintained upward momentum as consumers and businesses adopted digital payment schemes. The World Payment Report 2023 estimates suggest that from 2022 to 2027, non-cash transaction volume growth will... read more