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Hyundai Card makes huge investment in AI-driven innovation

22 Jan 25 @ 11:26

As South Korea’s leading credit card issuer, Hyundai Card continues to push the boundaries of innovation in the financial sector, blending cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) with its robust data science... read more

New and emerging online payment options

22 Jan 25 @ 10:06

The world as we know it is constantly undergoing change. Society is evolving faster than we can keep up with. The growing influence of Artificial Intelligence is further accelerating the... read more

Rethinking payments: The missing link in financial services sustainability

21 Jan 25 @ 17:28

After a volatile geopolitical year, marked by several key elections, we’re starting the year with a global economy that is underpinned by a new set of market dynamics. However, sustainability... read more

The top Open Banking use cases for B2B and B2C

21 Jan 25 @ 15:03

Open Banking is rapidly transforming the financial landscape, creating seamless digital experiences for consumers and businesses. This innovative framework allows secure sharing of financial data with third-party providers, enabling personalised... read more

The rise in importance of cybersecurity – A $2 trillion opportunity

21 Jan 25 @ 14:13

As cybersecurity threats grow in sophistication, the global addressable market for cybersecurity is expected to skyrocket to $2 trillion, ten times its current size. This exponential growth is fuelled by... read more

Worldline extends partnership with KBC for issuing services

21 Jan 25 @ 09:23

Worldline has announced a long-term extension of its existing partnership with KBC/CBC, one of the leading financial groups in Europe. With this agreement, Worldline will continue to provide issuing and... read more

Europe’s Embedded Finance market: The €100 billion opportunity

20 Jan 25 @ 17:52

The embedded finance (EF) market is reshaping the financial landscape in Europe, offering a seamless integration of financial services into nonfinancial platforms. McKinsey forecasts predict that EF revenues in Europe... read more

J.P. Morgan launch biometric Paypad and Pinpad

20 Jan 25 @ 11:54

J.P. Morgan Payments unveiled its first proprietary payment terminals, the Paypad and Pinpad, at NRF 2025 in New York City, signalling a new era in its ambitions at checkout. These... read more

The Banking sectors eroding economic value

20 Jan 25 @ 11:05

In the aftermath of the global financial crisis (GFC), the banking sector has witnessed its best two years since 2007–2009. With global revenues surpassing $7 trillion and net incomes of... read more

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

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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