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Confronting the AI customer support backlash

28 May 25 @ 11:33

One of the many ways that AI is predicted to change business is in customer support. Instead of forcing people to scroll through endless FAQ pages, speculatively consult customer forums,... read more

Worldpay taps stablecoins for cross-border payouts via BVNK

27 May 25 @ 17:12

Worldpay has announced a strategic collaboration with digital payments infrastructure provider BVNK to launch near-instant stablecoin payouts for businesses in the US and Europe. The move marks a significant step... read more

CFPB moves to scrap US Open Banking rule

27 May 25 @ 12:15

The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is taking steps to dismantle one of the cornerstone policies of the Biden-era financial reform agenda: the 1033 Open Banking rule. In a... read more

Curve challenges Apple monopoly with NFC payments launch

27 May 25 @ 11:54

British fintech Curve has become the latest player to disrupt Apple’s long-held dominance over iPhone tap-to-pay functionality. In a move made possible by the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA),... read more

Europe’s banks confront the cost of SEPA Instant Payments

27 May 25 @ 10:20

The concept of “banking hours” is rapidly becoming obsolete. From late nights to public holidays, payments in Europe are poised to become truly non-stop. By October 2025, the EU’s SEPA... read more

Revolutionising online slot transactions with innovative payment solutions

27 May 25 @ 09:15

The online gambling industry is undergoing a transformation, driven by the adoption of modern payment methods. E-wallets and digital currencies are simplifying transactions, enhancing the user experience for slot players... read more

Banks prioritise tech modernisation amid market volatility

22 May 25 @ 10:23

In a climate defined by inflation, geopolitical uncertainty, and accelerating regulatory demands, banks are sharpening their focus on technology modernisation — with customer experience emerging as the leading strategic driver.... read more

‘Quant Flow’ ushers in the era of programmable money

22 May 25 @ 09:59

In a decisive move to modernise banking infrastructure and meet mounting regulatory and competitive pressures, fintech innovator Quant has launched Quant Flow. Quant Flow is a white-labelled programmable money platform... read more

Seamless ticket purchases for unforgettable events

22 May 25 @ 08:09

CTS Eventim Austria GmbH, with its renowned brand oeticket, is one of Europe’s leading live entertainment providers, operating in over 20 countries. The company handles ticket sales for over 800,000... read more

Retailers face growing threat from chargeback surge

21 May 25 @ 14:41

As financial pressures deepen across the UK, a new challenge is emerging for merchants – one that may prove just as costly as inflation or supply chain disruption. According to... read more

Google’s agentic AI sets the stage for a smarter checkout

21 May 25 @ 14:12

At Google I/O 2025, Google unveiled a suite of AI-powered innovations designed to reshape online shopping, but one feature stands out for its disruptive potential: agentic AI checkout. As with... read more

How Skrill has continually stayed relevant in the British iGaming niche

21 May 25 @ 12:53

The iGaming scene has become saturated with payment methods worldwide, which has caused intense competition for the payment methods traditionally dominating this space. Skrill has long been one of them,... read more

J.P. Morgan launch Account Confidence Score

20 May 25 @ 15:48

As corporate payment ecosystems grow more digitised and complex, the spectre of fraud looms larger than ever. In response, J.P. Morgan Payments has unveiled its latest innovation: the Account Confidence... read more

Accelerating economic digitalization in Peru: A paradigm for emerging economies?

20 May 25 @ 13:47

Cash use in Peru has declined at a rate similar to that of other comparable markets thanks to a surge in the popularity of bank-owned e-wallets. However, adoption of Peru’s... read more

Why a 10% interest rate cap on credit cards could backfire

20 May 25 @ 10:17

A proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% has recently entered the US Senate with bipartisan backing – but its clear that the outcome will have ramifications in... read more

US Open Banking rule under threat as CFPB reconsiders options

19 May 25 @ 14:52

The US’ long-awaited Open Banking framework may be headed back to the drawing board, as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) considers revoking or reworking its newly finalised rule under... read more

UK brings BNPL firms under FCA scrutiny in regulatory shake-up

19 May 25 @ 10:09

The UK government has unveiled long-anticipated legislation that will bring the booming “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) sector under the supervision of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), signalling a landmark... read more

Crypto’s Paradox: Traditional finance driving force behind digital asset growth

19 May 25 @ 09:06

After years of promising to revolutionise global finance, cryptocurrencies remain at the periphery of mainstream adoption. The narrative has long focused on technological innovation, regulatory hurdles, and market volatility. Yet... read more

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Mastercard and BVNK Launch Platform Linking Fiat and Stablecoin Payments

20 Oct 26 @ 09:06

Mastercard has launched a new platform with BVNK that brings fiat currencies and stablecoins together through a single API, marking the first major integration ... more

Starling Builds UK-Sovereign AI Model With Nvidia and Civo

15 Oct 26 @ 19:41

Starling is developing a transactional foundation model with Nvidia that will be trained and hosted entirely within a UK sovereign cloud, as the digital bank lo... more

UK Moves to Open iPhone Contactless Payments to Apple Pay Rivals

22 Oct 26 @ 18:16

The UK’s competition regulator has set out proposals that could significantly widen access to contactless payments on Apple’s iPhone, potentially lowering b... more