20 Jun 25 @ 07:40

Despite the growing availability of real-time payment (RTP) systems in the UK, British consumers are less inclined than their European counterparts to both use and trust these instant digital transactions.... read more

18 Jun 25 @ 11:32

Cross-border payments, once a byword for inefficiency and opacity, are undergoing a structural transformation. The convergence of regulatory momentum, technological innovation, and geopolitical necessity is creating a watershed moment for... read more

18 Jun 25 @ 11:16

Alipay has partnered with augmented reality (AR) pioneer Rokid to enable hands-free, in-store payments via smart glasses – a breakthrough that could reshape how consumers transact in physical environments. The... read more

18 Jun 25 @ 11:04

The rapid proliferation of AI assistants such as Apple Siri, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenAI’s ChatGPT has transformed mobile engagement – ushering in efficiencies for both consumers and enterprises.... read more

17 Jun 25 @ 12:22

As real‑time payments become the new norm, financial institutions are increasingly adopting multi‑rail strategies to support both the RTP network and the Federal Reserve’s FedNow Service. A new report shows... read more

17 Jun 25 @ 12:03

Europe’s fintech sector is poised for a transformative wave of mergers and acquisitions, as a new cohort of mid-sized firms reaches maturity. According to Victor Basta, Managing Partner at investment... read more

17 Jun 25 @ 09:53

The NFC Forum has announced the launch of NFC Release 15, ushering in a significant upgrade in contactless technology that extends the operating range of NFC connections by up to... read more

16 Jun 25 @ 16:56

In 2025, Sweden stands as a global exemplar of cashless transformation. According to the Payments Yearbooks’ Sweden 2025 profile, the Swedish payments market has undergone near‑complete digitalisation, with consumers and... read more

16 Jun 25 @ 16:34

Brazil’s landmark instant payment system, Pix, has already revolutionised the way millions transact, serving as a vital driver of financial inclusion. Now, its evolution takes a major leap forward with... read more

16 Jun 25 @ 16:19

A growing wave of AI-enabled cybercrime is exposing critical weaknesses in the remote identity verification systems used by financial institutions worldwide, according to new intelligence from biometrics specialist iProov. The... read more

12 Jun 25 @ 13:21

The fraud landscape is evolving at breakneck speed, fuelled by ever more sophisticated techniques and a growing reliance on digital channels. In response, the financial sector is undergoing a quiet... read more

12 Jun 25 @ 11:02

New research has laid bare the financial and reputational costs of payment system failures across the UK’s retail and hospitality sectors, with payment outages now responsible for a staggering £1.6... read more

12 Jun 25 @ 09:00

Securing listing a coin or Token on a major exchange is a big milestone in any crypto project’s journey. It signals legitimacy, opens the door to a wider investor base,... read more

11 Jun 25 @ 16:25

As technology reshapes the financial services landscape, digital identity is emerging as a foundational pillar — not just for security, but as a new form of currency. Far beyond passwords... read more

11 Jun 25 @ 16:06

In a significant evolution for real-time payments (RTP) in the US, Bank of America (BofA) clients are embracing a newly increased $10 million transaction limit – 10x the previous cap... read more

11 Jun 25 @ 12:55

As the epidemic of online fraud escalates, it is increasingly clear that the financial services sector alone cannot – and should not – be expected to shoulder the entire burden... read more

10 Jun 25 @ 13:34

When Andreessen Horowitz partner Angela Strange famously declared in 2019 that “every company will be a fintech company,” the vision was clear. The vision was simple – businesses across all... read more

10 Jun 25 @ 12:09

Digital payments are common across Europe, but preferences differ. Some countries adopt mobile-first tech and Open Banking, while others stick to cards or cash. The Netherlands stands out for its... read more