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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

The end of PS21/3’s: Key considerations for merchants

07 Mar 25 @ 11:45

As the UK’s payments sector nears the final transition deadline for Policy Statement 21/3 (PS21/3), merchants need to grasp the regulatory and operational shifts it brings. Issued by the Financial... read more

PSR takes aim at rising card scheme fees and competition failures

07 Mar 25 @ 10:17

The Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has delivered a stark verdict on the state of the UK’s card scheme and processing fees market, highlighting substantial fee increases imposed by Mastercard and... read more

CFPB abandons litigation in Zelle fraud controversy

05 Mar 25 @ 14:07

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has formally withdrawn its lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Early Warning Services (EWS), the entity responsible for operating the... read more

A new era of payment processing: The rise of next-gen infrastructure

05 Mar 25 @ 13:30

A new era of payment processing is on its way, driven by a new generation of technology-first payment processors that are reimagining financial infrastructure from the ground up. These next-gen... read more

Getting up to speed with US instant payments

04 Mar 25 @ 17:01

The landscape of instant payments in the US is evolving rapidly, driven by the dual forces of the Real-Time Payments (RTP) network and the Federal Reserve’s FedNow service. Despite the... 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