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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

21 Jul 25 @ 10:13

As stablecoins edge closer to mainstream adoption, global card giants Mastercard and Visa are striking a careful balance – acknowledging the potential of digital currencies while casting doubt on their... read more

21 Jul 25 @ 09:56

Block has announced the rollout of Apple’s Tap to Pay on iPhone for sellers using its Cash App Business platform, marking a strategic move to integrate contactless payment capabilities directly... read more

18 Jul 25 @ 12:35

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has unveiled long-anticipated plans to bring Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) products under formal regulatory supervision from July 2026. The move is set to introduce... read more

18 Jul 25 @ 12:23

OpenAI is developing a native payment checkout system within ChatGPT, signalling a bold step beyond conversational AI toward fully integrated digital commerce. According to multiple sources cited by the Financial... read more

18 Jul 25 @ 09:00

A  new report from Checkout.com outlines trends emerging as the global economy continues to digitalize – and argues that establishing trust between counterparties is at the heart of these trends.... read more

17 Jul 25 @ 09:29

By 2030, more than one in three payments will be instant. However, merchant acquirers and Payment Service Providers (PSPs) remain stuck in the “old world” of overnight settlement, operating on... read more

17 Jul 25 @ 09:01

Activist hedge fund Elliott Management has acquired a significant stake in Global Payments, following a tumultuous period for the US-based payment processor after its $24.2bn acquisition of Worldpay. The deal... read more

16 Jul 25 @ 12:19

The Bank of England has been handed the reins of a long-overdue reform of the UK’s retail payments infrastructure, as Governor Andrew Bailey issued a stark call for urgent modernisation... read more

15 Jul 25 @ 16:10

PayPal has deepened its involvement in digital assets with a new integration into cryptocurrency exchange OKX, aiming to streamline crypto transactions across the European Economic Area (EEA). The partnership allows... read more