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How Canadian players navigate real money in a grey market

09 Apr 25 @ 09:44

Canada’s online gambling landscape is a complex tapestry woven from a mix of provincial regulations and international operators. While Ontario has established a regulated market, much of the country still... read more

QR code payments surge reaching $1.2tn by 2029

08 Apr 25 @ 15:15

The Asia Pacific region is poised for an extraordinary acceleration in QR code-based payments, with transaction values expected to soar from $290 billion in 2024 to $1.2 trillion by 2029.... read more

Global players embrace alternative payments to unlock growth in LatAm

08 Apr 25 @ 15:05

The ongoing transformation of Latin America’s payments ecosystem is attracting major international players, with alternative payments methods (APMs) such as Pix and digital wallets becoming central to expansion strategies. A... read more

UK contactless payments surge to record high in 2024

08 Apr 25 @ 14:57

Contactless payments in the UK reached a new milestone in 2024, with 94.6% of all eligible in-store card transactions made using tap-to-pay technology, according to Barclays’ latest Consumer Spend report.... read more

High-traffic secrets: Using platform strategy to maximise rental ROI

07 Apr 25 @ 15:45

Visibility is everything in the ever-competitive world of short-term rental. A beautiful apartment with top-notch amenities won’t help you get a steady income if travellers can’t find it. Platform strategy... read more

Capital One – Discover merger clears key DOJ hurdle

07 Apr 25 @ 13:53

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has reportedly declined to oppose the proposed $35 billion merger between Capital One and Discover Financial Services, removing what was seen as the most... read more

Viva.com expands near Instant Payment footprint across Europe

07 Apr 25 @ 13:27

Viva.com has expanded its pan-European activation of Mastercard Move on its payments and banking platform to 24 countries, following the addition of the UK as an additional live origination market. This... read more

Banks spending 70% of their IT budget maintaining legacy system

07 Apr 25 @ 13:13

Recent research from McKinsey & Co has highlighted the tech spending trap for banks[1]. Currently, banks spend up to 70 cents in every dollar maintaining legacy systems, meaning they are... read more

Carrier Billing: Filling the mobility sector’s payment gaps

07 Apr 25 @ 12:56

Whether they’re riding a tram, hiring a bike, paying for tolls, or charging an electronic vehicle, today’s travellers expect a quick, convenient, easy-to-understand payment experience. But sometimes there are hitches,... read more

How is the payments industry being transformed by AI?

07 Apr 25 @ 12:42

Digital payment systems that use artificial intelligence or AI are changing the payment business at a time when technology is changing quickly. In order to better spot scams and make... read more

Visa and World Network in crypto wallet talks

04 Apr 25 @ 12:39

Visa is reportedly in advanced discussions with Tools for Humanity – the company behind Sam Altman’s Worldcoin and its expanding blockchain ecosystem, World Network – to integrate Visa card functionality... read more

Identity threat landscape: Passkeys to replace passwords by 2027

04 Apr 25 @ 11:48

A landmark shift in digital identity security is underway, with phishing-resistant passkeys set to surpass passwords and traditional multi-factor authentication (MFA) by 2027. That’s the key finding from HYPR’s newly... read more

Top 10 merchant acquirers processed $10.6 trillion in 2024

04 Apr 25 @ 10:55

The top 10 US merchant acquirers collectively processed $10.6 trillion in card volume during 2024, according to newly released data from The Strawhecker Group (TSG). The findings, sourced from TSG’s... read more

Ripple expands RLUSD with integration into cross-border payments

03 Apr 25 @ 15:15

Ripple has taken a major step in expanding the real-world utility of its enterprise-grade stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), by integrating it into Ripple Payments – its flagship cross-border payments platform.... read more

What are digital wallets and why are they a big deal?

03 Apr 25 @ 14:59

Across the five countries covered in a global study carried out for Google — Brazil, France, Germany, the UK and the US — most consumers say they are familiar with... read more

PSR proposed remedies for card fees falls short say critics

03 Apr 25 @ 14:43

The UK’s Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has published a long-anticipated consultation paper proposing a suite of remedies aimed at improving transparency and accountability in the card fees –  scheme and... read more

Mastercard VCN programme for embedded commercial payments

02 Apr 25 @ 17:07

Mastercard has unveiled a transformative programme designed to supercharge the adoption of virtual cards in commercial payments, signalling a major evolution in how corporates, banks, and platforms interact. At the... read more

Visa bids $100m to replace Mastercard on Apple Card

02 Apr 25 @ 11:07

In a high-stakes move that underscores the strategic value of embedded finance, Visa has reportedly tabled a $100 million offer to displace Mastercard as the network provider behind the Apple... read more

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Swift launches new framework for cross-border payments

09 Mar 26 @ 14:45

SWIFT has introduced a new international payments framework aimed at significantly improving the speed, transparency and predictability of cross-border retail t... more

Credit’s next competitive frontier beyond top of wallet

12 Mar 26 @ 18:21

For years, the credit card industry has pursued a simple ambition: to become the card a consumer reaches for first. [caption id="attachment_52085" align="a... more

Visa tests the foundations of agentic payments in Europe

17 Mar 26 @ 15:03

Visa is moving to bring agentic commerce closer to commercial reality, launching a new programme with banks across the UK and Europe to test how artificial inte... more