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NFC Forum unveils NFC 15: A new era for contactless

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

Sweden 2025: At the pinnacle of digital payments innovation

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

Pix Automático launch for recurring payments in Brazil

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

“Grey Nickel” threat targeting banking, crypto, and payment platforms

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

Fraud moves fast – Can Agentic AI keep pace?

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

Payment outages costing UK retail and hospitality £1.6bn annually

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

Token listings explained: From application to exchange launch

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

Digital identity: The next global currency?

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

BofA leverage new $10 million limit to expand real-time payments

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

Rethinking fraud: It’s time to share the burden

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

Embedded finance in 2025: Why trust now defines success

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

Popular payment methods in the Netherlands vs other countries in Europe

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

Millennials drive mobile wallet adoption: Security non-negotiable

10 Jun 25 @ 12:06

A new study has underscored the evolving payment preferences of millennials, with mobile wallet first convenience and security emerging as dual imperatives. Conducted by PXP in partnership with Censuswide, the... read more

Ecommpay launches global e-commerce expansion guide

10 Jun 25 @ 10:43

As the global e-commerce market edges towards an estimated valuation of over $8 trillion by 2028, businesses are increasingly seeking ways to capitalise on cross-border opportunities. In response to this... read more

Breaking down the latest trends in poker tournament payouts

10 Jun 25 @ 10:19

The current poker market has seen drastic changes in the tournament payouts in live and online circuits. Data points to a new priority set from the organisers. Prize pools continually... read more

Mastercard and PayPal partner with ‘One Credential’ initiative

09 Jun 25 @ 18:02

Mastercard and PayPal have announced a deepened collaboration centred around Mastercard’s recently launched One Credential — a streamlined, unified payments solution. The enhanced partnership allows PayPal to integrate Mastercard’s One... read more

Santander UK partners with Worldpay to boost business payments

09 Jun 25 @ 17:42

Santander UK has unveiled a strategic partnership with global payments provider Worldpay, signalling a significant expansion of its merchant services for business, corporate and commercial banking customers. The collaboration will... read more

Why virtual cards should be at the centre of Issuers’ digital strategy

09 Jun 25 @ 10:37

As contactless payments become ubiquitous and digital wallets edge towards saturation, a quieter innovation is poised to become the next frontier in payment technology: virtual cards (VCs). Once considered a... read more

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Wero expands into Austria as Europe’s payments ambitions gather momentum

23 Jun 26 @ 18:52

The European Payments Initiative (EPI) has secured a significant boost to its ambitions of creating a pan-European payments network, with Austria’s largest ba... more

UK fraud losses reach four-year high

16 Jun 26 @ 18:17

Financial fraud losses in the UK climbed to their highest level in four years during 2025, highlighting the growing sophistication of criminal networks and rais... more

Major UK Banks unite to develop digital verification service

30 Jun 26 @ 07:05

Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group, Nationwide Building Society, NatWest Group and Santander UK are working with UK Finance in the development of a voluntary ... more