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Are cryptocurrency payment gateways the “Way” of the future?

30 Jul 25 @ 13:34

Cryptocurrency has enjoyed a massive amount of press in recent times. This is perfectly understandable when we consider the utilitarian nature of these assets. While tokens such as Bitcoin were... read more

Visa and Mastercard align themselves to stablecoin market explosion

21 Jul 25 @ 10:13

As stablecoins edge closer to mainstream adoption, global card giants Mastercard and Visa are striking a careful balance – acknowledging the potential of digital currencies while casting doubt on their... read more

Fourth Generation Payment Networks: The next frontier in global payments

04 Jul 25 @ 11:50

The global payments landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, marked by the emergence of Fourth Generation Payment Networks (4GPN). A new whitepaper by Thunderbird School of Global Management and Wiseasy... read more

Russia’s shadow stablecoin: $9bn moved so far

26 Jun 25 @ 11:07

A new rouble-pegged cryptocurrency, A7A5, has quietly become a potent tool in Russia’s efforts to circumvent Western sanctions — moving $9.3bn in transactions within four months of its February launch.... read more

JPM’s deposit token: Useful innovation or payments red herring?

25 Jun 25 @ 12:40

JPMorgan’s unveiling of JPMD, a blockchain-based “deposit token”, signals yet another attempt by a major bank to reconcile traditional finance with the decentralised future. Positioned as a step beyond stablecoins,... read more

Revolut and Fiserv signal stablecoin acceleration with launches

24 Jun 25 @ 10:15

The stablecoin race is intensifying. Two of the financial sector’s most recognisable names – UK-based neobank Revolut and global payments giant Fiserv – are poised to deepen their presence in... read more

Coinbase launches e-commerce payments platform

23 Jun 25 @ 16:15

Coinbase has unveiled a new service, Coinbase Payments, designed to push stablecoins into the mainstream of e-commerce by simplifying crypto acceptance for merchants. The move signals a broader push into... read more

Stablecoins at the crossroads: Entering the financial mainstream

23 Jun 25 @ 11:35

Stablecoins, once confined to the fringes of the crypto universe, are moving into the financial mainstream. These digital tokens, typically pegged one-for-one to a fiat currency such as the US... read more

Cross-border payments: Global overhaul gathering pace

18 Jun 25 @ 11:32

Cross-border payments, once a byword for inefficiency and opacity, are undergoing a structural transformation. The convergence of regulatory momentum, technological innovation, and geopolitical necessity is creating a watershed moment for... read more

CBDCs: Top 10 most common misconceptions

06 Jun 25 @ 11:32

As central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) make headlines across the globe, there’s a lot of confusion about what they really are, and what they aren’t. Here are the 10 most... read more

BCP Technologies launches rare tGBP stablecoin

04 Jun 25 @ 10:55

BCP Technologies, a UK-based crypto asset service provider registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has launched a new pound-backed stablecoin, Tokenised GBP (tGBP), in a move that may signal... read more

Fintech in 2025: Entering a new stage of profitability

02 Jun 25 @ 15:48

The global fintech sector is entering a pivotal new chapter. According to BCG and QED Investors’ latest Global Fintech Report, the industry is maturing rapidly – defined not just by... read more

Worldpay taps stablecoins for cross-border payouts via BVNK

27 May 25 @ 17:12

Worldpay has announced a strategic collaboration with digital payments infrastructure provider BVNK to launch near-instant stablecoin payouts for businesses in the US and Europe. The move marks a significant step... read more

Revolutionising online slot transactions with innovative payment solutions

27 May 25 @ 09:15

The online gambling industry is undergoing a transformation, driven by the adoption of modern payment methods. E-wallets and digital currencies are simplifying transactions, enhancing the user experience for slot players... read more

Visa Invests in BVNK: A pivotal moment for stablecoins in payments

07 May 25 @ 09:35

Visa are busy… just days after announcing a major agentic AI play and rumours of talks with Tools for Humanity, Visa Ventures has made a strategic investment in stablecoin infrastructure... read more

The 5 most profitable cryptocurrencies for day trading

03 May 25 @ 18:04

Day trading cryptocurrencies has transformed my investment approach, offering exciting opportunities for substantial profits in short timeframes. I’ve found that identifying the most profitable coins requires understanding market volatility, liquidity... read more

Network tokenisation: Rising from 283 billion in 2025 to 574 billion

28 Apr 25 @ 13:18

A new study from Juniper Research forecasts that global network tokenised transactions will double by 2029, rising from 283 billion in 2025 to an astonishing 574 billion. This surge underscores... read more

Circle unveils stablecoin payments network to challenge Swift

28 Apr 25 @ 10:02

Circle, the company behind the $60 billion USDC stablecoin, has unveiled a major new initiative aimed at disrupting the cross-border payments industry, describes as its “next product evolution.” Targeted at... read more

Kraken and Mastercard join forces for crypto payments in UK

16 Apr 25 @ 10:29

In a stark move for the crypto and payments industries, Kraken and Mastercard have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enabling seamless crypto payments across the UK and Europe. This... read more

Visa and World Network in crypto wallet talks

04 Apr 25 @ 12:39

Visa is reportedly in advanced discussions with Tools for Humanity – the company behind Sam Altman’s Worldcoin and its expanding blockchain ecosystem, World Network – to integrate Visa card functionality... read more

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Visa launches Intelligence Commerce Connect tool

14 Apr 26 @ 20:03

Visa is stepping up its push into agentic commerce with the launch of Intelligent Commerce Connect, a new tool intended to help businesses plug into AI-driven s... more

American Express launches agentic commerce developer kit

16 Apr 26 @ 11:46

American Express is positioning itself early for what could become one of the next major shifts in digital payments: AI agents that do more than recommend produ... more

Revolut eyes an IPO, but the valuation story is the real headline

21 Apr 26 @ 14:35

Revolut is beginning to sound more like a future public market heavyweight than a fast-growing European fintech. Chief executive Nik Storonsky has said the com... more