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6 most popular payment trends to watch this year

20 Jan 25 @ 10:32

Shoppers and businesses are looking for quicker, easier and safer ways to move funds as payment trends shift over time and with new technology. Data shows that contactless methods made... read more

New payment in gambling: Trends and innovations to watch in 2025

19 Jan 25 @ 11:32

The online gambling industry relies on the trust of its users to be able to grow, a major part of this is trust in transactions that take place. Players need... read more

Why British Bingo players turn to PayPal

19 Jan 25 @ 09:51

The payment landscape in online bingo is evolving rapidly, yet certain methods have established themselves as long-standing favourites. PayPal consistently stands out as a trusted and widely used option for... read more

Block and American Express forced to pay big fines to regulator

17 Jan 25 @ 17:10

The digital payments landscape continues to grapple with regulatory scrutiny, as demonstrated by recent settlements involving industry heavyweights American Express and Block (formerly Square). These cases underscore the increasing importance... read more

E-commerce growth forecasts for US, UK and Germany

17 Jan 25 @ 11:48

As we embark on a new year, the trajectory of global e-commerce remains a vital topic for businesses and consumers alike. By examining forecasts for the United States, the United... read more

Transforming B2B payments: Simplifying operations for SMBs

17 Jan 25 @ 11:34

The B2B payments landscape has long been overshadowed by consumer payment innovations, despite representing a vastly larger and faster-growing market. The global B2B payments market is experiencing significant growth and... read more

Apple explores new credit card partnership with Barclays

16 Jan 25 @ 13:03

Apple is reportedly in talks with Barclays and Synchrony Financial to replace Goldman Sachs as its credit card partner. This potential shift comes as Goldman reassesses its consumer finance ambitions,... read more

Could stablecoins rival cards for payments?

16 Jan 25 @ 12:05

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum often dominate the spotlight, but it’s stablecoins that are quietly reshaping the payments landscape. Once a niche tool for traders, stablecoins have evolved into credible... read more

Unicaja and Fiserv forge strategic partnership in Spain

16 Jan 25 @ 11:55

Unicaja, one of Spain’s leading banks, has partnered with Fiserv to develop cutting-edge payment and e-commerce solutions tailored to the evolving needs of merchants in Spain. This strategic collaboration marks... read more

CFPB sues Capital One for alleged deceptive practices

16 Jan 25 @ 11:00

Baring its now sharp teeth again, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed a lawsuit against Capital One, and its parent company, Capital One Financial Corp., accusing the bank... read more

Where are payment providers directing AI investment?

14 Jan 25 @ 15:28

In the labyrinth of news about AI, payments transformation and regulation, much of it can feel generic. When it comes to payments, where are payment providers and banks directing their... read more

The digital pound: An update on the Bank of England’s exploration

14 Jan 25 @ 15:14

The Bank of England (BoE) recently shared an update on its exploration of a digital pound, confirming that no decision has been made regarding its potential launch. While significant progress... read more

Klarna expands reach through enhanced partnership with Stripe

14 Jan 25 @ 15:03

Klarna has taken a major step forward in its mission to make seamless payments accessible everywhere. By strengthening its partnership with Stripe, the BNPL provider is now available to millions... read more

Getting up to speed with Europe’s instant payments

13 Jan 25 @ 19:27

European instant payments are about to speed up. The new SEPA (Single European Payments Area) Credit Transfer mandate (SCT Inst) has taken root and deadlines for implementation are as soon... read more

Are you ready for DORA? Deadline looms…

13 Jan 25 @ 19:11

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is set to reshape the EU financial services landscape, introducing comprehensive security requirements to bolster the sector’s cyber resilience. Effective from 17 January 2025,... read more

Can banks succeed with their own digital wallets?

13 Jan 25 @ 18:52

The recent decision by Apple to grant third-party developers access to its NFC chip, along with Vipps MobilePay’s historic launch in Norway, has reignited discussions about the potential for banks... read more

ECA concerns over price interventions in the card market

10 Jan 25 @ 14:02

The European Union (EU) has long championed digital payments as a safer, faster and more cost-effective alternative for consumers and businesses. While the value of retail digital payments in the... read more

FDX recognised as standard setting body for US Open Banking

10 Jan 25 @ 13:26

The Financial Data Exchange (FDX) has achieved a significant milestone with its official recognition by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) as a standard-setting body for the US Open Banking... 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