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The changing face of international payments: Towards a real-time

13 Aug 25 @ 09:00

By the end of this decade, the global payments ecosystem will look markedly different. Real-time processing, cross-border interoperability, and blockchain-enabled innovations are set to reshape the way money moves around... read more

UAE prepares for phased roll-out of Digital Dirham CBDC

12 Aug 25 @ 09:23

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is accelerating towards the launch of its long-anticipated central bank digital currency (CBDC), the Digital Dirham, with the first retail issuance scheduled for Q4 2025.... read more

Will digital wallets overtake debit and credit card payments at online casinos?

11 Aug 25 @ 16:08

Online casinos are changing all the time – both in the games they offer, and how players are choosing to pay… and it’s all thanks to technology. One of the... read more

JP Morgan sparks fintech backlash with charge for API data access

11 Aug 25 @ 14:01

A brewing dispute between Wall Street’s largest bank and the US fintech sector could reshape the economics of Open Banking. JP Morgan Chase has begun informing data aggregators and fintechs... read more

UK fintech investment slips to $7.2bn in H1 2025 as market cools

11 Aug 25 @ 13:43

UK fintech investment reached $7.2 billion in H1 2025, a 5% decline on the $7.6 billion recorded in the same period last year, according to KPMG’s latest Pulse of Fintech... read more

Hong Kong cools stablecoin hype as licensing slips to 2026

11 Aug 25 @ 13:27

Hong Kong’s ambitions to position itself as a premier hub for digital assets have encountered a reality check, as its de facto central bank signalled a more measured approach to... read more

In a digital world, trust is everything – Here’s how to build it

04 Aug 25 @ 09:00

A new report from digital payments innovators Checkout.com reveals the trends shaping the future of payments – trends we cover in an earlier article. Checkout.com’s research has found that many markets world-wide are going... read more

PayPal launches ‘Pay with Crypto’

30 Jul 25 @ 14:10

In a bold step toward mainstream crypto adoption, PayPal has unveiled “Pay with Crypto”, a new service enabling US merchants to accept payments in over 100 cryptocurrencies. The feature aims... read more

JP Morgan Chase poised to take over Apple Card

30 Jul 25 @ 13:57

In a development that could reshape the US credit card landscape, JPMorgan Chase is reportedly nearing an agreement to take over the Apple Card from Goldman Sachs. The deal, if... read more

Are cryptocurrency payment gateways the “Way” of the future?

30 Jul 25 @ 13:34

Cryptocurrency has enjoyed a massive amount of press in recent times. This is perfectly understandable when we consider the utilitarian nature of these assets. While tokens such as Bitcoin were... read more

Speed vs. Security: How payment method choice influences trust in online casinos

27 Jul 25 @ 14:53

As online casino sites continue to gain traction and grow in popularity across the UK, the importance of payment methods has become an increasingly prominent issue. One of the most... read more

Fiserv deepens Canadian footprint with acquisition of TD merchant portfolio

25 Jul 25 @ 07:25

US payments technology leader Fiserv is bolstering its Canadian presence through a strategic agreement with TD Bank Group that combines a technology services partnership with a partial acquisition of TD’s... read more

Stripe acquires Orum to strengthen real-time payments capabilities

25 Jul 25 @ 07:11

Stripe has made a strategic move to deepen its footprint in real-time payments by acquiring Orum, a US-based payments API specialist. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed,... read more

PayPal launches ‘PayPal World’ connecting 2bn digital wallet users

25 Jul 25 @ 06:58

PayPal has unveiled an ambitious new initiative, PayPal World, aimed at breaking down long-standing barriers in global commerce and cross-border payments. The platform brings together a wide range of the... read more

Digital Euro gains momentum as Bank of England wavers on Digital Pound

22 Jul 25 @ 12:56

The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced a marked acceleration in the development of a digital euro, underlining a growing sense of urgency across the continent’s political leadership. Against the... read more

H2 2025: Five global trends reshaping the future of banking

22 Jul 25 @ 12:43

As we pass the halfway point of 2025, the global banking and fintech sectors (as ever) find themselves in a state of transformation. The first two quarters have been punctuated... read more

Real-time payments demand real-time fee intelligence

22 Jul 25 @ 12:23

As Real-time payments edge closer to becoming the global norm, many acquirers and payment service providers (PSPs) remain mired in antiquated settlement models. While consumers enjoy seamless, real-time transaction experiences,... read more

Understanding PSD3 and its impact on payments, innovation and offshore financial strategies

21 Jul 25 @ 18:03

The European digital finance landscape is experiencing yet another fundamental shift with the soon-to-be-released third Payment Services Directive or PSD3. Concentrating on improving consumer protection, refining Open Banking rules and... read more

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Takeover talk swirls as PayPal’s valuation slumps

24 Feb 26 @ 12:45

After a bruising year on the public markets, PayPal has become the subject of early-stage takeover interest, underscoring how sharply sentiment has shifted arou... more

The evolution of POS: From terminals to touchpoints

04 Feb 26 @ 17:17

For decades, the POS terminal was a steadfast but unremarkable fixture of retail life — the small, grey box whose sole purpose was to approve or decline a car... more

Major European wallets agree cross-border payments rollout

09 Feb 26 @ 13:24

Europe’s long-running ambition to reclaim control over its payments infrastructure has taken a tangible step forward. A new memorandum of understanding signe... more