01 Oct 25 @ 12:29
Agentic commerce — where autonomous AI agents transact on behalf of individuals and businesses — has taken a decisive step forward. PayOS, a payments and value-added services platform, announced it... read more
26 Sep 25 @ 11:19
The path of history is littered with technology that looked like the future. The pocket computer, complete with stylus input and rudimentary apps, became a must-have for executives, selling millions... read more
24 Sep 25 @ 10:05
Hari Vasudev, CTO of Walmart’s US business, says that he expects agentic commerce to drastically change the way companies like Walmart engage online. He points to them building agents of... read more
18 Sep 25 @ 12:44
Google and PayPal have announced a sweeping multiyear partnership designed to accelerate the evolution of digital commerce. The collaboration, unveiled this week, combines Google’s artificial intelligence capabilities with PayPal’s global... read more
04 Sep 25 @ 09:01
Finastra has unveiled a strategic collaboration with Circle to embed stablecoin settlement into global cross-border payment flows, marking a significant step in the integration of blockchain technology with mainstream banking... read more
27 Aug 25 @ 10:25
Ant International has joined forces with Standard Chartered Bank and Swift to trial a new cross-border payments solution that links bank accounts directly to digital wallets, aiming to make global... read more
19 Aug 25 @ 12:24
When computers first entered mainstream use, languages like COBOL, Fortran, and Pascal defined programming. They were precise but inaccessible to most, requiring deep technical knowledge to manipulate even simple tasks.... read more
22 Jul 25 @ 12:43
As we pass the halfway point of 2025, the global banking and fintech sectors (as ever) find themselves in a state of transformation. The first two quarters have been punctuated... read more
03 Jul 25 @ 13:58
The European Central Bank (ECB) has unveiled an ambitious dual-track strategy to integrate distributed ledger technology (DLT) into its settlement infrastructure, signalling a major evolution in the architecture of Europe’s... read more
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
30 May 25 @ 09:54
A new report from Checkout.com, in collaboration with YouGov, paints a complex picture of public attitudes towards AI in e-commerce. While AI promises to enhance convenience and product discovery, mounting... read more
20 May 25 @ 15:48
As corporate payment ecosystems grow more digitised and complex, the spectre of fraud looms larger than ever. In response, J.P. Morgan Payments has unveiled its latest innovation: the Account Confidence... read more
09 May 25 @ 12:20
Two of the most influential fintech companies in the world — Coinbase and Stripe — unveiled major developments this week that point towards a transformative future of commerce. With Coinbase... read more
09 Apr 25 @ 10:31
Across much of the world, the dominance of card networks in everyday payments is being quietly eroded by a new contender: account-to-account (A2A) instant payments. Systems like Brazil’s Pix and... read more
10 Mar 25 @ 17:22
The race among major financial institutions and fintech firms to establish their own stablecoins is accelerating, as the global payments industry anticipates a shift driven by digital currencies. This rapid... read more
25 Feb 25 @ 09:18
In response to the evolving demands of modern consumers, particularly Generation Z, Mastercard has unveiled its innovative One Credential solution. This digital offering aims to consolidate multiple payment methods –... read more
24 Feb 25 @ 15:56
In a ground breaking decision, the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has approved a £200m interchange fee settlement between Mastercard and Walter Merricks, the former solicitor leading the UK’s largest collective... read more
17 Feb 25 @ 12:25
There are times when any Procurement Manager might feel in need of a refreshing walk in the woods. On the one hand, your job requires you to accurately monitor the... read more
14 Feb 25 @ 12:04
As we all know, the payments landscape is undergoing a profound transformation as new technologies, regulatory shifts and evolving consumer preferences redefine how transactions occur. That does not mean that... read more
27 Jan 25 @ 10:50
As a Head of Finance or Treasury, you’ll understand the challenges that come with paying a wide range of suppliers efficiently and on time. You also know you need to... read more
27 Sep 26 @ 18:53
Six major banks have joined forces to establish principles for trusted agentic commerce, warning that the rapid adoption of AI shopping agents could outpace exi... more
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
27 Sep 26 @ 18:52
Seven major UK financial institutions have completed the first live customer transactions using tokenised sterling deposits, marking an important step in Britai... more