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EuroPA launch cross-border instant payments in Southern Europe

31 Mar 25 @ 12:39

A landmark stride in European payments infrastructure has been achieved as Italy’s Bancomat, Spain’s Bizum, and Portugal’s MB WAY initiate cross-border mobile transfers under the EuroPA (European Payments Alliance) umbrella.... read more

Solving the payments mystery for Travel Managers

31 Mar 25 @ 10:18

Travel management can feel a lot like a mystery novel, with plenty of twists and turns that can leave you wondering what comes next. But when you add payments to... read more

How to solve banks’ legacy systems challenges while controlling risk

31 Mar 25 @ 09:41

A new white paper from global payments technology provider RS2 explains how banks can finally overcome their legacy systems, tech challenges and deliver modern, efficient systems – plus the smooth,... read more

BCG: Strategic priorities in a slowing global payments market

28 Mar 25 @ 12:59

The global payments industry finds itself at an inflection point. Once a perennial outperformer, the sector is now facing the reality of slower growth, investor impatience, and mounting operational complexity.... read more

CFPB rolls back BNPL oversight as legal pressure mounts

28 Mar 25 @ 10:59

The regulatory future of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) remains in flux, but recent developments suggest a retreat from its more assertive stance on Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL)... read more

SentBe bets on FX infrastructure to stay competitive

28 Mar 25 @ 08:00

While global e-commerce continues its rapid expansion — projected to hit $32.9 trillion by 2031, according to recent industry estimates — the international payments and settlement sector is facing a... read more

How to build an acquiring system fit for the future

27 Mar 25 @ 14:02

In a new report, BPC explain the market dynamics that are leading to wholesale changes in acquiring. From regulation and a huge increase in merchants accepting electronic payments through to the... read more

Interchange fees reform could risk worsening debanking

27 Mar 25 @ 13:47

The debate around “debanking” — the practice of financial institutions denying or withdrawing banking services from certain individuals — has surged to the forefront of policy discussions in the US,... read more

Should AI be the future of personalised payment solutions?

27 Mar 25 @ 09:56

Recent technology developments have changed customer expectations, causing a fast transition of the payments business. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most important advancements in the... read more

Addressing API vulnerabilities: Plugging the holes in Open Banking

24 Mar 25 @ 18:32

Open Banking is helping transform financial services by fostering a dynamic ecosystem in which banks, fintechs and third-party providers collaborate to deliver more personalised, accessible and innovative financial products. But... read more

Project Nemo: Building an accessible future for payments

24 Mar 25 @ 18:16

As the payments industry races to innovate, one critical factor is being left behind: accessibility. In this Q&A, Project Nemo co-founders Kris Foster and Joanne Dewar share how their mission... read more

Digital Identity and the interoperability challenge

24 Mar 25 @ 17:19

As governments and technology providers race to deliver secure, scalable digital identity solutions, the question of interoperability looms large. Last month’s mobile driver’s licence (mDL) interoperability test events in Utrecht,... read more

The Payments Power 50 revealed

21 Mar 25 @ 11:32

The Power 50 is proud to unveil the first ever Payments Power 50 list, recognising the 40 most innovative companies and 10 industry experts driving transformation in the global payments... read more

Global e-commerce and the payment mix: Why one size doesn’t fit all

21 Mar 25 @ 10:37

Having just returned for the latest edition of Merchant Payments Ecosystem in Berlin, its clear that in today’s borderless digital economy, offering the right mix of payment methods is no... read more

Digital Dollar Project pushes for a 21st-century US Dollar

21 Mar 25 @ 10:18

In a significant move towards modernising the US financial system, the Digital Dollar Project has released a new whitepaper exploring the digital transformation of the American dollar. This extensive research,... read more

Visa launches global scam disruption practice to combat fraud

21 Mar 25 @ 09:00

Visa has unveiled its scam disruption practice focused on identifying and stopping complex scams as they emerge. The new department, which sits under Visa Payment Ecosystem Risk and Control (PERC),... read more

Adyen goes live with Tap to Pay on iPhone in 9 European markets

19 Mar 25 @ 09:51

Adyen has officially enabled Tap to Pay on iPhone in nine new markets: Bulgaria, Finland, Hungary, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The functionality allows businesses to use an... read more

8 in 10 UK businesses plan to improve payments processes in 2025

19 Mar 25 @ 09:36

As businesses look to drive growth in 2025 amid a dynamic market environment, new research from American Express reveals about 8 in 10 (78%) are planning to improve their business... 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

Visa Builds Agentic Commerce Infrastructure as Credentials Reach 5.2 Billion

29 Oct 26 @ 19:39

Visa is expanding its payments infrastructure around agentic commerce, stablecoins and tokenisation as its global credential base reaches 5.2 billion and ... 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