26 Feb 25 @ 18:23

Digital ID verification has emerged as a cornerstone of modern cybersecurity, regulatory compliance and consumer protection. Amidst escalating concerns over fraud prevention, privacy and age verification, 2025 is positioned to... read more

26 Feb 25 @ 14:42

PayPal has launched PayPal Open, a new merchant platform designed to empower businesses of all sizes by consolidating its payments and growth solutions into a single, unified platform. With access... read more

26 Feb 25 @ 11:56

The core banking software industry stands at a critical inflection point. Financial institutions, long constrained by legacy infrastructure, seek modern, scalable and cost-effective alternatives – this much we know. Simultaneously... read more

26 Feb 25 @ 09:39

Millions of South Africans remain excluded from traditional financial services due to a lack of formal credit history. Without a strong credit score or recorded borrowing behaviour, many consumers struggle... read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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