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M&A heats up as Fiserv acquires CCV

19 Mar 25 @ 09:26

Last week Payments Cards & Mobile reported that M&A in the payments market was heating up – today Fiserv announced that it has acquired CCV, a payment solutions provider in... read more

From cash decline to digital dominance: A decade of UK payments

17 Mar 25 @ 18:49

The UK payments landscape has transformed over the past decade, shaped by technology, consumer preferences, and economic shifts, according to the 10th edition of the Global Payments Report (GPR). The... read more

AI vs AI: The battle between fraudsters and fraud fighters in e-commerce

17 Mar 25 @ 18:16

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has created a double-edged sword for e-commerce businesses. While AI-driven fraud prevention technologies continue to advance, fraudsters are also leveraging AI to launch... read more

Mobile payments in Italy rise 61% in 2024

17 Mar 25 @ 15:04

Italy’s mobile payments market experienced a substantial expansion in 2024, reflecting a broader consumer transition toward digital-first transaction methods. PayTech leader Nexi emerged as a key driver of this shift,... read more

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

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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