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Lessons learned in scaling up generative AI for financial services

18 Dec 24 @ 12:38

Generative AI (Gen AI) has emerged as a transformative force in the financial services sector. Within just a year, financial institutions have shifted from experimentation to scaling Gen AI programs,... read more

How Open Banking is revolutionising the payments landscape

18 Dec 24 @ 12:15

Open Banking is much more than a technological advancement; it is a paradigm shift poised to transform the financial services industry. By enabling secure data sharing through open APIs, Open... read more

Preparing for DORA: A strategic guide for Financial Institutions

18 Dec 24 @ 11:48

As the January 17, 2025, deadline for the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) draws near, financial institutions across the EU are under pressure to enhance their cybersecurity and operational resilience.... read more

Ripple launches RLUSD stablecoin

17 Dec 24 @ 14:45

Ripple has announced the public rollout of its US dollar-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, scheduled for Tuesday, December 17. Initially available on both the XRP Ledger (XRP) and Ethereum networks, RLUSD aims... read more

Navigating security: Digital identity in financial services

17 Dec 24 @ 13:31

The rapid rise in data breaches and transactional fraud has underscored the urgent need for robust digital identity systems in financial services. With technological advancements, Open Banking frameworks and evolving... read more

Pan-European OCT Inst Service goes live in RT1

17 Dec 24 @ 11:36

EBA CLEARING has announced the go-live of an OCT Inst Service, which was implemented in the pan-European RT1 System on 17 November 2024 at the request of its users. The... read more

Can tokenization transform e-commerce in 2025?

16 Dec 24 @ 16:38

As e-commerce continues to expand – projected to reach $6.8 trillion in global sales by 2028 – consumers are demanding faster, safer and more seamless checkout experiences. Yet, cart abandonment... read more

10 payment trends to watch in 2025 and beyond

16 Dec 24 @ 11:03

From the proliferation of generative AI to the adoption of real-time payments and blockchain, the payments trends shaping 2025 and beyond will transform the future of commerce. The payments landscape... read more

PSR targets high cross-border interchange fees with proposed price cap

16 Dec 24 @ 10:32

The Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has taken a decisive step to address the soaring costs of cross-border interchange fees on card transactions. Following a detailed review, the PSR has confirmed... read more

21X successfully conducts CBDC transactions with Banque de France

13 Dec 24 @ 11:01

21X, which has just received the first ever license to operate an EU-regulated venue for the trading and settlement of tokenized securities, has announced details of its participation and success... read more

Visa Direct funds available in cardholder accounts in 1 minute

13 Dec 24 @ 10:48

Visa has announced that with Visa Direct, funds transferred to US bank accounts will be available within 1 minute or less starting in April 2025. Consumers, businesses and governments can... read more

Can you pay for entertainment with cryptocurrencies?

13 Dec 24 @ 10:18

Cryptocurrencies have taken finance a few steps forward by changing how funds are sent and received. This improvement cuts across nearly every sector that collects payments for various reasons. In... read more

Episode Six partners with Muloot Money

13 Dec 24 @ 09:00

Episode Six has announced a strategic partnership with Muloot, a new financial services brand from Aspire Commerce Group. As part of the collaboration, Episode Six will enable Muloot to offer... read more

BLIK and Swish break new ground with iOS NFC expansions

12 Dec 24 @ 15:38

The European mobile payments landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as leading providers BLIK and Swish unveil plans to expand their iOS NFC payment capabilities. With Android users already enjoying... read more

Optimism! Key trends shaping the payments landscape

12 Dec 24 @ 09:59

Every year, the Money 20/20 conference in Las Vegas serves as a barometer for the global payments ecosystem. The event draws banks, fintechs, tech firms and other industry players to... read more

Modern CFO’s dilemma: How technology gaps impact growth

12 Dec 24 @ 09:38

A recent study by Payhawk highlights a significant disconnect between the evolving role of CFOs and the technology they rely on to drive business success. The report, The New CFO... read more

Comparing payment methods at Australian online casinos: What’s fast, secure and convenient

12 Dec 24 @ 09:03

Finding the perfect payment method can make or break your online casino experience, especially for Australian online casino players. This article has everything you need to compare the most popular... read more

FCA’s safeguarding rules: Changing the game for UK Payments?

11 Dec 24 @ 11:21

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has unveiled a long-awaited consultation on safeguarding requirements for UK payments firms, setting the stage for substantial regulatory shifts in the industry. While the... 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