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An update on the e-krona project from the Riksbank

12 Apr 22 @ 11:10

It should be possible to integrate an e-krona into banks’ and payment service providers’ own existing systems. This is the conclusion of the Riksbank after testing a technical solution for... read more

RS2 launches its own Acquiring Business

12 Apr 22 @ 10:36

RS2 has announced the launch of its own acquiring business in Germany offering a one stop payment solution to merchants and payment service providers (PSPs). The launch in Germany kick-starts... read more

The Zuck Buck – Does anyone actually give a …?

08 Apr 22 @ 13:02

The business worlds most loathsome CEO has announced he will give a digital currency another shot after the damaging and embarrassing roll back of the Diem attempt. The man who... read more

Worldpay first merchant acquirer to offer USDC settlement to merchants

08 Apr 22 @ 06:30

Worldpay has become the first global merchant acquirer to offer merchants the ability to receive settlement directly in USD Coin (USDC), a fully reserved dollar digital currency. Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies... read more

Payments Cards & Mobile Jobs of the Week

08 Apr 22 @ 06:00

London: a city of huge opportunities and one of the world’s financial centres, it is also establishing itself a hub for Fintech companies. London is home to over 2,100 fintech... read more

37% of Spaniards use mobile payments to pay for their purchases

07 Apr 22 @ 11:30

Almost 40% of Spaniards say they use mobile payments to pay for their purchases. This is revealed by the second edition of the Study of mobile payment trends in Spain,... read more

How banks can unlock new revenue and enhance customer loyalty with BNPL

06 Apr 22 @ 16:09

BNPL products are a payments phenomenon, with Grandview Research[1] valuing the global market at €3.6 billion in January 2021, rising to €17.9 billion by 2028 for year-on year growth of... read more

Can the Metaverse REALLY be worth $13 trillion?

06 Apr 22 @ 11:59

I think it would be a fair statement to make, that some people are still sceptical about the Metaverse. However, Citi bank sees tremendous potential in the concept of the... read more

One-third of UK shoppers plan to use crypto as a form of payment in 2022

06 Apr 22 @ 11:08

Demystifying Crypto – Shedding light on the adoption of digital currencies for payments in 2022 is a new report, pointing to increasingly positive trends in the adoption of cryptocurrencies for... read more

Phygital strategies in the era of Payment 4.0

05 Apr 22 @ 14:22

In the digital era, many consumers complete nearly all of their financial administration via online means, and only set foot in a physical branch for a specific reason. In 2020,... read more

How “Zoomers” interact with digital commerce globally

05 Apr 22 @ 11:51

To achieve growth and success past 2030, businesses must start to understand the living, shopping, and financial habits of Gen Z or Zoomers (consumers aged between 16 and 24) now... read more

UK sets out stall for crypto – intends to be a leading global hub

05 Apr 22 @ 08:56

The UK government wants to become a “global hub” for the crypto industry. “The UK is open for business and open for crypto businesses,” said John Glen, City minister, whilst... read more

EPC’s 20th anniversary: The transformation of European payments

04 Apr 22 @ 17:30

This year is very special for the European Payments Council (EPC), which celebrates its 20th anniversary. To mark this occasion, the EPC interviewed Javier Santamaria, who has been active within... read more

Record number of consumers abandon financial applications during onboarding

04 Apr 22 @ 10:57

New research that shows 68% of consumers in Europe have abandoned financial applications in the past year. The results are the worst for financial service providers since the Battle to... read more

Sustainability: why the card business must act

01 Apr 22 @ 11:33

Whether it’s global warming, resource depletion or the rapid exclusion of populations and communities from resources, our planet is in crisis. In a new white paper, we outline the pressures... read more

UK payments regulator sets out plan for the future – card schemes in sights

01 Apr 22 @ 11:00

The Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has published its Annual Plan for 2022/23, to go further in making sure payment systems are fit for the future – offering access, protection and... read more

Payments Cards & Mobile Jobs of the Week

01 Apr 22 @ 08:37

There’s something really exciting about making the decision to look for a new job. However, as exciting as it is, we know it can also be a daunting and time... read more

Excavation unearths signs of a 2,000 year old Roman “Hole in the Wall”

31 Mar 22 @ 18:30

A team of archaeologists have unearthed evidence of the world’s first Hole in the Wall cash machine dating back to the Roman empire, buried for centuries in an unassuming field... read more

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Visa launches Intelligence Commerce Connect tool

14 Apr 26 @ 20:03

Visa is stepping up its push into agentic commerce with the launch of Intelligent Commerce Connect, a new tool intended to help businesses plug into AI-driven s... more

Revolut eyes an IPO, but the valuation story is the real headline

21 Apr 26 @ 14:35

Revolut is beginning to sound more like a future public market heavyweight than a fast-growing European fintech. Chief executive Nik Storonsky has said the com... more

American Express launches agentic commerce developer kit

16 Apr 26 @ 11:46

American Express is positioning itself early for what could become one of the next major shifts in digital payments: AI agents that do more than recommend produ... more