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Crypto hits new high as expectation grows on Trump election win

11 Nov 24 @ 10:31

The recent US election victory of Donald Trump has generated a wave of optimism among crypto executives, who see his win as a catalyst for a “golden era” of pro-crypto... read more

The Euro Banking Association: Improving cross-border payments

08 Nov 24 @ 15:49

The Euro Banking Association (EBA) has recently published findings from its survey on cross-border payments, exploring challenges and potential enhancements across the European payments landscape. This survey, conducted in Q2... read more

EC opens new Scheme Fee investigation into Visa and Mastercard

08 Nov 24 @ 13:43

EU antitrust regulators are scrutinising Visa and Mastercard’s Scheme Fee structures as they investigate whether these charges pose an undue burden on European retailers. With a detailed set of questionnaires... read more

Ingenico and Crypto.com partner to launch crypto payment at POS

08 Nov 24 @ 10:57

Ingenico and Crypto.com have announced a significant partnership aimed at expanding the global use of cryptocurrency in retail payments. This collaboration introduces a crypto payment solution designed for millions of... read more

Visa integrates into network of QR payment providers in Asia

07 Nov 24 @ 17:33

Visa has announced new collaborations with QR payment providers across the Asia Pacific region, marking a significant move toward enhancing integrated, cross-border digital payments. Through these partnerships, Visa will enable... read more

UBS successfully pilots blockchain-based UBS Digital Cash

07 Nov 24 @ 17:11

UBS has made significant strides in transforming cross-border payments through its latest innovation, UBS Digital Cash. This blockchain-based payment solution aims to increase efficiency, transparency, and the programmability of corporate... read more

The optimal approach to payment systems transformation

07 Nov 24 @ 11:59

A new study from FIS outlines why instant payments will herald a second revolution in digital finance. In the report, FIS explain how banks can best modernise their payment systems... read more

“Doom Spending” – A reckless spending spiral

06 Nov 24 @ 10:22

Spending rashly to cheer ourselves up is nothing new but it’s recently escalated among millennials and Gen Zs. As negative political and economic news escalates on both sides of the... read more

Credit where credit is due…BNPL is a hit

05 Nov 24 @ 17:34

A lot has been happening in the realm of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) and depending who you ask, latest developments are either sure fire affirmation or total disaster. Those... read more

Successful pilot to bridge tokenized assets with existing payment systems

05 Nov 24 @ 17:17

Swift, UBS Asset Management, and Chainlink have successfully completed a pilot for settling tokenized fund subscriptions and redemptions using the Swift network. Project Guardian, demonstrates how financial institutions can leverage... read more

Protecting payments in the quantum computing era

05 Nov 24 @ 10:20

The era of quantum computing is rapidly approaching, and its impact on the payments industry is poised to be transformative. As quantum technology advances, it offers unparalleled computational power, introducing... read more

Study finds e-commerce checkout challenges restrict conversions

04 Nov 24 @ 18:23

A new report from Ecommpay and IMRG, has revealed the key e-commerce checkout changes that could boost conversion rates. While the average conversion rate stands at 58%, there is a... read more

The dollar’s share of global payments surges to 49.1%

04 Nov 24 @ 11:07

In a rapidly evolving global payments landscape, the dominance of the US dollar remains resilient even as new contenders emerge. According to recent data from SWIFT, the dollar’s share of... read more

Scale-up syndrome – the role acquirers can play in helping start-ups achieve growth

04 Nov 24 @ 10:39

There’s a clear gap in the acquiring market reckons Vienna-based DIMOCO Payments. For small and micro-businesses with simple payment needs, there are lots of options available. For larger enterprises with... read more

Visa and Mastercard both beat earnings forecasts

01 Nov 24 @ 13:51

Visa and Mastercard have both reported strong earnings for their recent quarters, showcasing the resilience of digital payment platforms amid a rising demand for cashless transactions. Visa’s fiscal Q4 earnings... read more

France flexes acquiring muscle as stage is set for EPI

01 Nov 24 @ 13:33

The French payments scene, particularly in the acquiring space, is shoring up a very stable outlook indeed. In March Credit Agricole and Worldline announced their partnership in creating a new... read more

Visa expands push-to-wallet for virtual cards

01 Nov 24 @ 13:21

Visa has announced new capabilities that enable provisioned virtual card push-to-wallet experiences. Users can now push virtual cards to mobile wallet ecosystems including Apple Pay and Google Pay, with control... read more

What consumers want: Mobile payments overtake cash

01 Nov 24 @ 10:50

As digital payments become increasingly popular, a recent survey conducted by TakePayments reveals the changing payment preferences of UK consumers. While trends like “cash stuffing” have fuelled narratives of a... read more

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Visa turns the card into an identity credential

12 May 26 @ 15:44

Visa has launched a new tap-based authentication technology that could reshape how banks verify customers in mobile banking environments. [caption id="atta... more

Santander backs Ebury’s next phase with fresh funding

05 May 26 @ 16:52

Banco Santander has reinforced its commitment to Ebury after taking part in a funding round of about £550mn for the cross-border payments and trade finance fin... more

RBC and BMO weigh sale of Moneris as banks retreat from merchant acquiring

06 May 26 @ 16:43

Royal Bank of Canada and Bank of Montreal are reportedly in talks to sell Moneris, their jointly owned payments processing business, to Francisco Partners, in a... more