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Apple launches Open Banking integration to Wallet app in UK

28 Sep 23 @ 11:47

Apple has announced that it will soft launch a new feature for its iPhone Wallet app with an integration into the UK’s Open Banking API. The Wallet app will now... read more

UK cybersecurity improving: but still a risk business

27 Sep 23 @ 17:18

While UK consumers’ exposure to cybercrime has reduced over the past year, they experience more at cybercrime losses than any other major market in the world – despite being less... read more

Innovation and regulatory changes increasing payment provider costs

27 Sep 23 @ 17:04

The payment industry is undergoing a surge in global regulations, initiatives, and innovations, resulting in new payment instruments and use cases. However, managing the volume, velocity, and variety of these... read more

Alipay+ integrates 10 Asian e-wallets enhancing cross-border mobile payments

27 Sep 23 @ 16:36

Ant Group has integrated 7 new leading e-wallets and payment apps from Asia to the Alipay+ Program (A+China Program). Users of mPay (Macao SAR, China), Hipay (Mongolia), Changi Pay (Singapore),... read more

Identify yourself – why Self-Sovereign ID (SSI) is the future of verification

26 Sep 23 @ 15:35

While corporations and governments tout the advantages of digital ID to simplify access to digital services, consumer concerns about privacy and control of data are surging. Self-sovereign ID (SSI) –... read more

Money laundering in the crypto era – How to tackle it

26 Sep 23 @ 15:00

Testifying in the US Congress all the way back in 1989, financial crime expert Charles A. Intriago remarked that “every time government […] undertakes a new effort, money launderers seem to be... read more

Mercedes-Benz introduce in-car payments with Mercedes pay+

26 Sep 23 @ 14:44

Mercedes-Benz customers in Germany can now start the fuelling process directly from their vehicle and pay digitally by fingerprint, eliminating the need to enter a PIN or authenticate via mobile... read more

European e-commerce growing despite economic environment

25 Sep 23 @ 17:10

In 2022, the European B2C e-commerce turnover increased from €849 billion in 2021 to €899 billion in 2022, despite a shifting economic and political environment. Although the growth rate for... read more

What is the future of biometric authentication in payments?

25 Sep 23 @ 15:39

Biometric authentication once felt like a glimpse into a bigger, brighter future. Retinal scanning, for example, would often appear in science fiction films like Demolition Man, used to portray the... read more

Next-gen acquiring: why soft POS beats hardware

25 Sep 23 @ 12:53

According to a new white paper from RS2, soft POS solutions installed on mobile phones, tablets and bespoke devices are more flexible and powerful than traditional POS hardware devices – as... read more

Report: The vast majority of NFTs are now worthless

22 Sep 23 @ 13:29

In the vibrant world of cryptocurrencies, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) had emerged as the stars of recent years. But… The hype around Non-Fungible Tokens peaked in the 2021/22 bull run that... read more

Funding declines but generative AI sees upticks in deal count

22 Sep 23 @ 12:47

Amid the broader venture gloom, generative AI mega-rounds and unicorn births have kept AI investment levels relatively elevated, with Q2 2023 funding coming in at $9.4 billion. Using CB Insights data,... read more

5 tips to consider when planning a career change

22 Sep 23 @ 09:01

If you think the Great Resignation—the period during the pandemic which saw hundreds of thousands of people voluntarily leave their jobs—is over, think again. Recent data shows that over half... read more

The changing nature of e-commerce habits across Europe

21 Sep 23 @ 13:02

A new survey highlights the changing e-commerce behaviour of European consumers. The findings show that while consumers are generally cutting back their e-commerce and adopting cost-saving measures, they are still... read more

Swift enhances cross border dominance with Visa and Wise deals

20 Sep 23 @ 11:45

You may all be aware that Sibos is on this week! Earlier in the week we covered an interesting development that Revolut is attacking Swifts dominance in cross border payments... read more

Global e-commerce growth set for stellar growth to 2027

20 Sep 23 @ 10:13

Ever wondered which country leads the e-commerce market in terms of value, or how regions compete in this digital era against global competitors? A recent  study delves deep into these... read more

Intesa Sanpaolo launches SoftPOS in Italy

20 Sep 23 @ 08:26

Intesa Sanpaolo are launching a SoftPOS solution that allows merchants to use their smartphones and tablets to accept payments made by their customers using contactless cards from the main schemes... read more

INFORM spotlights focus on ethical AI with new guidelines

19 Sep 23 @ 12:14

INFORM has released the publication of its in-depth Responsible AI Guidelines. As the AI landscape continually evolves, INFORM says it recognises the imperative to harness its power responsibly. The tremendous... read more

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ECB brings Central Bank money to tokenised market

23 Sep 26 @ 14:34

The European Central Bank has taken a significant step towards integrating distributed ledger technology with Europe’s core financial infrastructure, launchin... more

European E-commerce Hits €911bn as Payments Reshape Online Retail

21 Sep 26 @ 19:41

European e-commerce has broken through the €900bn barrier, underlining the growing importance of digital retail to the continent's economy while intensifying ... more

Inside A7: How Russia built a parallel cross-border payments network

24 Sep 26 @ 16:29

Russia’s attempts to circumvent Western financial sanctions have developed into a sophisticated parallel payments architecture combining traditional banking, ... more