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When it comes to fraud defence, “one-size-fits-all” won’t work

09 Sep 24 @ 12:11

A new white paper from Nexi explains how Europe’s banks and fintechs can better manage rising fraud risk in the digital economy. In our last blog, we covered the current, or... read more

Stablecoins make market comeback: Innovation or overhype?

09 Sep 24 @ 12:05

In recent months, a flurry of companies, including tech and crypto giants, as well as the US state of Wyoming, have jumped on the stablecoin bandwagon, eager to capitalise on... read more

The evolution of digital payments: A look at current trends

09 Sep 24 @ 09:57

Digital payments have become an integral part of our daily lives. From buying coffee to paying bills, the convenience of digital transactions has revolutionised the way we handle money. As... read more

The Fintech Power 50: New partnership with Payments Cards & Mobile

09 Sep 24 @ 09:27

Nominations are now open for The Fintech Power 50 2025, the annual guide showcasing the most influential and innovative companies, along with visionary leaders shaping the future of the fintech... read more

Eurasia payments markets: Strong growth despite conflict

06 Sep 24 @ 14:46

Based on exclusive Payments Cards & Mobile research, The Eurasian Digital & Card Payments Yearbook covers 10 countries, providing a snapshot of a region in epochal change and bringing to light... read more

The Swedish payments landscape – A detailed analysis

06 Sep 24 @ 11:35

The Swedish payments landscape, known for its innovation and progressive stance on digital payments, continues to lead the charge in cashless transactions. The country’s payment ecosystem in 2024 is characterised... read more

Ant Group sees 300% rise in international mobile payments

06 Sep 24 @ 10:10

Ant Group says the number of international visitors who have used its mobile payment services in China quadrupled over the past six months, following the launch of the International Consumer... read more

Pix Instant Payments arrive in Europe

05 Sep 24 @ 15:52

Wipay, a Spanish payment technology company, has partnered with PagBrasil to introduce Brazil’s Pix Instant Payment System to Europe, starting with Spain and Portugal. Pix, wildly popular in Brazil for... read more

Switzerland embraces instant payments – cashless society by 2026

05 Sep 24 @ 15:27

Switzerland has joined the ranks of European countries offering instant payments, a significant leap for a nation traditionally attached to physical cash. Launched by the Swiss National Bank (SNB) in... read more

The future of cross-border payments: Key market insights

05 Sep 24 @ 15:02

The global cross-border payments market is on track to hit $290 trillion by 2030, driven by rising international e-commerce, global workforce mobility, and the adoption of digital payment solutions, according... read more

North American banks bet big on technology to stay competitive

04 Sep 24 @ 16:55

The North America Banking Report by Temenos reveals a crucial shift in how North American banks are responding to the technological revolution. With 90% of banks in the region identifying... read more

Mastercard and Visa face £4 billion lawsuit over multilateral interchange fees

04 Sep 24 @ 09:56

Mastercard and Visa are facing collective lawsuits in the UK, over historical overcharging claims on multilateral interchange fees, with claims surpassing £4 billion. The Competition Appeal Tribunal has approved the... read more

UK regulator lowers APP fraud payout cap amid industry concerns

04 Sep 24 @ 09:39

The UK’s Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) is set to reduce the maximum compensation limit for APP fraud victims to £85,000, down from the originally proposed £415,000. This follows pressure from... read more

Klarna acquires Laybuy assets and will relaunch in New Zealand

03 Sep 24 @ 16:43

Laybuy, a BNPL provider which launched in 2017 and once boasted around 766,000 customers across the UK, Australia and New Zealand, put itself up for sale in April and was... read more

Zilch ad-subsidised payments network hits profitability

03 Sep 24 @ 16:31

As regular readers will be aware, we do not normally report on revenues of fintech’s, however, this is interesting…Zilch, the world’s first ad-subsidised payments network (ASPN), has announced its first... read more

Fime acquires Consult Hyperion

03 Sep 24 @ 09:55

Fime, a leader in consulting, testing, and certification services, has announced the acquisition of Consult Hyperion, a renowned consultancy firm with expertise across payments, smart mobility and digital identity. The... read more

AI and Cybercrime are the top fraud concerns for businesses

02 Sep 24 @ 17:03

Experian has released its 2024 Identity and Fraud Report revealing that generative AI (Gen AI), deepfakes and cybercrime are critical threats putting intensifying pressures on businesses. Top fraud concerns and... read more

Cross-border faster payment: Insights from Fed Governor Waller

02 Sep 24 @ 10:20

In a recent address at the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller raised critical concerns about the potential risks associated with rapidly linking faster payment systems... 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