30 Mar 15 @ 15:41

The European Central Bank has published a new report on digital currencies, describing them as “inherently unstable” whilst remaining upbeat about the potentially transformative benefits they may offer in payments.... read more

30 Mar 15 @ 15:29

In a sign of the gradual move into the mainstream of virtual currencies, IBM is rumoured to be considering adopting blockchain technology, the code that supports bitcoin to create a... read more

30 May 14 @ 11:21

The average cost of handling cash for UK small and medium businesses (SMBs) has reached more than £17.8 billion a year, or £3,638.57 per retailer, according to new research by... read more

30 May 14 @ 08:47

Cutting-edge Biometrics technology is heralding security initiatives that will bolster the fight against fraud. by Victoria Conroy With incidents of security breaches and fraud increases, the payment industry is paying... read more

27 Mar 14 @ 20:31

The European Banking Authority (EBA) is assembling a task force to determine whether virtual currencies should be regulated, following on from its December 2013 warning to consumers of the risks... read more

27 Mar 14 @ 16:24

With record levels of investment from venture capital groups being ploughed into payment start-ups, is there a risk of another dotcom-style boom and bust? by Victoria Conroy The halcyon days... read more

26 Sep 13 @ 13:10

Last year, PCM delved into the world of virtual currencies, looking at how emerging (and unregulated) methods like bitcoin could impact the payments industry. In less than a year, the... read more