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Stablecoins beginning to creep into retail payments?

25 Feb 25 @ 16:58

The adoption of stablecoins within retail transactions remains in its nascent stages, despite mounting interest from private-sector entities. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, speaking at A Very Stable Conference in... read more

Asia’s fintech transactions poised to explode past $19 trillion

25 Feb 25 @ 13:27

The fintech ecosystem in Asia is experiencing an unparalleled growth trajectory, with projections indicating cumulative fintech-related transactions will reach $18.9 trillion in 2025, reflecting a 12.6% year-on-year (YoY) increase, according... read more

Mastercard plays catch up with launch of One Credential

25 Feb 25 @ 09:18

In response to the evolving demands of modern consumers, particularly Generation Z, Mastercard has unveiled its innovative One Credential solution. This digital offering aims to consolidate multiple payment methods –... read more

Coinbase secures pivotal legal victory as SEC withdraws litigation

24 Feb 25 @ 17:42

In a consequential legal and regulatory milestone for the cryptocurrency sector, Coinbase has confirmed that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will terminate its lawsuit against the exchange. If... read more

UK finance in freefall – 10k fewer finance businesses since 2020

24 Feb 25 @ 17:03

The Payments Group has published its “Beyond peak finance” report, suggesting that the post-COVID UK finance sector is in freefall. There are now 10,000 fewer finance businesses in the UK... read more

Mastercard reach landmark £200m interchange fee settlement

24 Feb 25 @ 15:56

In a ground breaking decision, the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has approved a £200m interchange fee settlement between Mastercard and Walter Merricks, the former solicitor leading the UK’s largest collective... read more

Wero sets up next stage with Nexi and PPRO partnerships

24 Feb 25 @ 13:50

The European Payments Initiative (EPI) is advancing its ambition to create a unified digital payment system across Europe with its Wero wallet. As a mobile-first, instant account-to-account payment solution, Wero... read more

The continued appeal of Visa: Why players prefer it for online casinos

24 Feb 25 @ 09:31

Visa has long been a trusted name in payments, known for its security, ease of use and global reach. For millions of players worldwide, it is the go-to payment method... read more

NFC payments: A paradigm shift in contactless transactions

21 Feb 25 @ 12:49

The latest NFC Forum’s Annual Report underscores the exponential adoption of NFC-based solutions across multiple sectors, catalysing innovations in payment systems, identity authentication, vehicular access and healthcare. With notable advancements... read more

Deepfake fraud has increased by 2,137% over the last 3 years

21 Feb 25 @ 11:38

The financial sector is facing an unprecedented surge in AI-driven fraud, with deepfake-related attacks increasing by a staggering 2,137% over the past three years. This alarming statistic, highlighted in a... read more

Digital Euro gains traction amid declining cash usage

21 Feb 25 @ 10:43

A recent European Payment Study by BearingPoint highlights key trends shaping consumer behaviour, shedding light on the growing awareness of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), particularly the digital euro. Despite... read more

Creating the world’s best Open Banking regime

18 Feb 25 @ 17:21

Since its introduction in 2018 by the UK, European Union and Mexico, Open Banking has grown into a powerful force for financial innovation. Today, countries like Brazil, India and South... read more

Q&AI: The only wAI is up!

18 Feb 25 @ 16:51

AI technologies are manifesting in many different ways, solving many different problems and creating many new opportunities in payments and financial services. There are operational applications, that serve middle to... read more

Visa expands ‘Tap to Add Card’ feature in 3 markets

18 Feb 25 @ 16:38

Visa has expanded its ‘Tap to Add Card’ feature in Ukraine, Georgia and South Africa, enabling cardholders to add their contactless Visa cards to digital wallets by simply tapping their... read more

How data sharing can transform the fight against economic crime

17 Feb 25 @ 17:12

Economic crime is a growing global challenge, costing businesses and governments billions each year. Despite efforts to combat fraud, money laundering and financial misconduct, criminals continue to exploit regulatory gaps... read more

Standard Chartered and partners launch Hong Kong Dollar-backed stablecoin

17 Feb 25 @ 16:46

Standard Chartered has announced a collaboration with Animoca Brands and Hong Kong Telecommunications (HKT) to launch a Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin. The trio aim to secure a license from the... read more

Finally: A payment solution that takes pressure off Procurement Managers

17 Feb 25 @ 12:25

There are times when any Procurement Manager might feel in need of a refreshing walk in the woods. On the one hand, your job requires you to accurately monitor the... read more

Regulation: Collective responsibility or competitive ruthlessness?

14 Feb 25 @ 12:17

A whole plethora of data and regulation is being enacted or due to be put into place in the UK and Europe to shore up overall digital resilience, and rightly... 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