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Google challenges CFPB’s supervision of Google Pay in Federal Court

09 Dec 24 @ 17:32

In a significant legal move, Google has filed a lawsuit against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), challenging the agency’s decision to supervise Google Pay. The case, filed in the... read more

Innovation in Hungarian instant payments with qvik

09 Dec 24 @ 11:27

Digital payments in Hungary have just become easier, cheaper and faster with the ‘qvik’ instant payment service, which was launched by the central bank in September 2024. Consumers are now... read more

Why digital merchants should read up on mid-20th century American architect

09 Dec 24 @ 10:22

When digital merchants are planning their future investments, few of them will look back to the mid-20th century for inspiration. But, when it comes to their payment capabilities, a new... read more

State of Fintech Report: Trends and insights

06 Dec 24 @ 13:49

The fintech sector continues to evolve, with 2024 shaping up as a pivotal year marked by shifting investment dynamics, regulatory pressures and burgeoning innovation. Insights from the State of Fintech... read more

SaaS for payment service providers – Boosting security and efficiency

06 Dec 24 @ 11:53

Across Europe, numerous financial institutions are embracing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions as essential tools for achieving cost savings, efficiency and scalability. Whether in France, the UK, Spain or Germany, banks and... read more

Mastercard agrees £200m settlement for UK interchange fees

05 Dec 24 @ 13:42

Mastercard has reached an agreement in principle to settle a £200 million legal claim brought on behalf of 46 million UK consumers over allegations of unfairly high card transaction interchange... read more

Black November – Black Friday evolves into month-long sales event

05 Dec 24 @ 12:45

The traditional Black Friday weekend is rapidly being replaced by ‘Black November,’ as retailers embrace month-long discount strategies to cater to changing consumer habits. This shift in consumer behaviour is... read more

Bitcoin surges past $100,000 but dark side re-emerges…

05 Dec 24 @ 10:28

Bitcoin has shattered the $100,000 mark for the first time, riding a wave of investor optimism fuelled by anticipated regulatory and political support under the leadership of US President-elect Donald... read more

CFIT combatting economic crime with digital ID innovation

04 Dec 24 @ 09:50

The Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT) is spearheading a transformative initiative to combat economic crime and enhance financial security across the United Kingdom. With support from over 70... read more

Digital payments soar: Key trends from McKinsey survey

04 Dec 24 @ 09:28

The adoption of digital payments continues to accelerate across the US and Europe, reshaping consumer behaviours and driving innovation in commerce. Findings from McKinsey’s ninth annual Digital Payments Survey highlight... read more

ECB publishes second progress report on digital euro

04 Dec 24 @ 09:00

The European Central Bank (ECB) has released its second progress report on the development of a digital euro, exploring the potential for issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) for... read more

Reviving correspondent banking: The key to cross-border payments

03 Dec 24 @ 14:27

As the global economy grows increasingly interconnected, cross-border payments have become a critical area of focus. Yet, as pointed out before by Payments Cards & Mobile, challenges such as high... read more

Explosive growth in the P2P payment market

03 Dec 24 @ 11:55

The P2P payment market (peer-to-peer) is experiencing unprecedented growth, with its value soaring from $3.21 trillion in 2023 to a projected $13 trillion by 2032, according to a recent report.... read more

First fully regulated, EU licensed, blockchain-based trading venue

03 Dec 24 @ 10:10

In a ground breaking development poised to redefine global capital markets, 21X has become the first ever entity to receive a license to operate a blockchain-based trading and settlement system... read more

Ecommpay streamlines payouts via Hosted Payment Page

03 Dec 24 @ 09:33

Ecommpay has launched a new Payouts via Hosted Payment Page facility, streamlining the payout experience for merchants and other businesses. The new, efficient way to process payouts to payment cards... read more

HSBC enters BNPL market as Divido hits insolvency

02 Dec 24 @ 15:51

The UK’s point-of-sale finance market is undergoing significant shifts as HSBC launches its BNPL solution, Flexipay, just months after fintech firm Divido, partly backed by HSBC, announced insolvency. Divido, once... read more

Norway joins Eurosystem’s TIPS

02 Dec 24 @ 15:34

In a landmark agreement, the European Central Bank (ECB) and Norges Bank have announced that Norway will integrate its currency, the Norwegian krone, into the TIPS system (TARGET Instant Payment... read more

Securing your online casino payment methods in 2024

02 Dec 24 @ 15:16

We sometimes tend to give more attention to our physical security than we do to our online safety. But do you know that as the online casino industry grows, so... 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