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M&A begins to accelerate in the payments industry

14 Mar 25 @ 13:27

The payments sector is undergoing significant consolidation, with a marked increase in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity. As economic and regulatory pressures intensify, as well as the access to readily... read more

Global Payments Report tracks a decade of transformation

14 Mar 25 @ 13:04

The 10th edition of the Worldpay Global Payments Report (GPR) reveals a global transformation in payments. In just a decade, innovation such as digital wallets, buy now pay later (BNPL) and real-time... read more

The evolution of BNPL: Who leads the global market?

14 Mar 25 @ 11:34

The emergence of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services has redefined credit accessibility, allowing consumers to split payments into manageable instalments, with flexible payment solutions playing a critical role in... read more

Credit cards maintain strong position in Latin America

13 Mar 25 @ 15:38

The digital payments sector in Latin America is experiencing digital-first financial institutions increasingly dominating online card transactions. Nowhere is this shift more pronounced than in Brazil, where 41% of online... read more

Day trading bots: Maximise profits with automated strategies

13 Mar 25 @ 10:43

I’ve been fascinated by the evolution of cryptocurrency trading, particularly how day trading bots have transformed the landscape for investors like me. Working alongside platforms like Crypto Zombie has opened... read more

Mastering crypto day trading: A beginner’s guide

13 Mar 25 @ 10:42

I’ll never forget my first crypto day trade – the exhilaration of watching those green candles climb and making my first profit. Day trading cryptocurrency offers an exciting opportunity to... read more

The digital euro is now a greater imperative than ever

12 Mar 25 @ 19:16

The European Central Bank (ECB) is actively advancing the preparatory phase of its proposed digital euro, slated for completion by October 2025. However, recent developments have intensified scrutiny from policymakers... read more

Digital payments in Asia: $325 billion in e-commerce by 2028

12 Mar 25 @ 17:14

Southeast Asia (SEA) is rapidly cementing its position as a global leader in digital commerce, with its e-commerce market projected to skyrocket to $325 billion by 2028. This surge is... read more

UK Government abolishes the Payment Systems Regulator

12 Mar 25 @ 14:00

In a landmark decision aimed at reducing regulatory complexity, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced the abolition of the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR). The move is part of a... read more

7 profitable crypto day trading strategies: Master the volatility

12 Mar 25 @ 08:28

As I’ve navigated the exhilarating world of cryptocurrency markets, I’ve discovered that day trading can be both profitable and intellectually stimulating when approached with the right strategies. The volatility that... read more

FTC report: Consumer losses to fraud soar to $12.5 billion in US

11 Mar 25 @ 12:04

In a stark reminder of the growing sophistication of financial scams, newly released data from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reveal that consumers reported losses totalling $12.5 billion to fraud... read more

Eurosystem rolls out Verification of Payee service across SEPA

11 Mar 25 @ 10:45

The Eurosystem has finalised its exploratory work on introducing a Verification of Payee (VoP) service, a significant step in enhancing security across the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA). This initiative,... read more

Next-generation acquiring: a new reality for the digital-ready future

11 Mar 25 @ 10:20

A new report from BPC reviews the market dynamics and trends in consumer payments that are leading to wholesale changes in how the acquiring business operates. By examining what’s driving... read more

Top 7 cryptocurrencies for day trading: Bitcoin, Ethereum & more

11 Mar 25 @ 08:45

Day trading cryptocurrencies has transformed my investment approach, offering exciting opportunities for quick profits in this volatile market. I’ve discovered that selecting the right digital assets is crucial for success... read more

Banks and fintechs race to enter stablecoin market

10 Mar 25 @ 17:22

The race among major financial institutions and fintech firms to establish their own stablecoins is accelerating, as the global payments industry anticipates a shift driven by digital currencies. This rapid... read more

Revolut and Visa mount challenge against UK interchange fees cap

10 Mar 25 @ 12:07

Revolut and Visa have initiated judicial proceedings against the UK’s Payment Systems Regulator (PSR), asserting that the regulator has exceeded its statutory mandate with a proposed cap on interchange fees... read more

Barclays advances £650m strategic divestiture of UK payments division

10 Mar 25 @ 11:52

Barclays is approaching the finalisation of a £650 million transaction with Brookfield Asset Management, marking a pivotal restructuring of its merchant acquiring operations. The agreement, which Barclays has found difficult... read more

Crime-as-a-Service networks drive surge in ID verification attacks

07 Mar 25 @ 13:39

The accelerating convergence of advanced synthetic media tools, widespread crime-as-a-service (CaaS) platforms, and increasingly sophisticated fraud tactics has pushed ID verification systems to a breaking point. This stark reality forms... 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

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

Spain’s largest banks launch collaborative fraud platform

18 Jun 26 @ 19:36

Three of Spain’s largest banking groups have taken a significant step towards strengthening the fight against financial crime, launching a shared fraud intell... more