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Kraken’s Krak Card aims to pull crypto further into the mainstream

25 Nov 25 @ 17:52

Kraken is making its boldest push yet to position crypto as a viable everyday financial rail, unveiling a series of upgrades to its Krak app that take direct aim at... read more

Klarna targets UK banks with debit card and digital wallet

16 Oct 25 @ 19:54

Klarna is taking aim at the UK’s retail banking sector with the launch of a digital wallet and debit card — its most direct challenge yet to traditional banks’ dominance... read more

UK BNPL regulation: What merchants need to know

22 Aug 25 @ 10:07

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) has become a fixture of the British retail landscape. Once a niche payment option, it is now a mainstream tool for shoppers who want flexibility... read more

UK money mule surge highlights fraud as national security threat

20 Aug 25 @ 14:05

The UK’s financial watchdog has sounded the alarm over a sharp rise in so-called money mule activity, underscoring the scale of financial crime now coursing through the payments system. More... read more

UK fintech investment slips to $7.2bn in H1 2025 as market cools

11 Aug 25 @ 13:43

UK fintech investment reached $7.2 billion in H1 2025, a 5% decline on the $7.6 billion recorded in the same period last year, according to KPMG’s latest Pulse of Fintech... 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

Stablecoins and the race to modernise payments infrastructure

13 May 25 @ 14:28

The future of money is being redrawn in real time — and stablecoins are rapidly taking centre stage. In Q1 2025, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong captured the zeitgeist in one... 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

UK exempts foreign stablecoin issuers in crypto regulation

30 Apr 25 @ 17:03

The UK Treasury has taken a decisive step in shaping the country’s regulatory stance on digital assets, announcing that overseas stablecoin issuers will be exempt from new domestic crypto rules.... read more

Pay by Bank: An update on a future payment method

29 Apr 25 @ 15:49

As 2025 unfolds, a growing number of merchants and consumers are embracing “Pay by Bank” — a payment method allowing users to pay directly from their bank accounts, bypassing traditional... read more

UK Government abolishes the Payment Systems Regulator

12 Mar 25 @ 14:00

In a landmark decision aimed at reducing regulatory complexity, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced the abolition of the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR). The move is part of a... read more

The end of PS21/3’s: Key considerations for merchants

07 Mar 25 @ 11:45

As the UK’s payments sector nears the final transition deadline for Policy Statement 21/3 (PS21/3), merchants need to grasp the regulatory and operational shifts it brings. Issued by the Financial... read more

How data sharing can transform the fight against economic crime

17 Feb 25 @ 17:12

Economic crime is a growing global challenge, costing businesses and governments billions each year. Despite efforts to combat fraud, money laundering and financial misconduct, criminals continue to exploit regulatory gaps... read more

UK fintech hits pivotal moment in global development race

31 Jan 25 @ 14:22

The UK fintech industry is at a pivotal moment. Regulation, reputation, growth and investment are under the spotlight, and happily so. These are not mutually exclusive. The powers that be... read more

Dutch Government takes a stand against BNPL expansion at POS

23 Jan 25 @ 17:50

The Dutch government has raised concerns over the financial risks associated with BNPL (buy now, pay later) services, urging providers like Klarna to reconsider their plans to roll out these... read more

APP Fraud in UK – new regulations confirmed

09 Jan 25 @ 17:58

In an unusual about-turn, the UK’s Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) issued a statement confirming the implementation date for the APP fraud (Authorised Push Payments) protections to come into effect, and... read more

CFIT combatting economic crime with digital ID innovation

04 Dec 24 @ 09:50

The Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT) is spearheading a transformative initiative to combat economic crime and enhance financial security across the United Kingdom. With support from over 70... read more

Why have Neobanks failed to unseat the incumbents?

21 Nov 24 @ 17:29

A decade ago, neobanks like Monzo, Starling and Revolut emerged as fintech trailblazers, aiming to disrupt the dominance of traditional banks. They promised a seamless digital experience, transparency, and innovative... read more

Future-ready ecosystem: UK payments national vision

15 Nov 24 @ 16:01

The UK government has unveiled its National Payments Vision, a forward-looking framework designed to position UK payments as a global leader in payments innovation. This ambitious plan, underpinned by cutting-edge... read more

The Euro Banking Association: Improving cross-border payments

08 Nov 24 @ 15:49

The Euro Banking Association (EBA) has recently published findings from its survey on cross-border payments, exploring challenges and potential enhancements across the European payments landscape. This survey, conducted in Q2... read more

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Visa turns the card into an identity credential

12 May 26 @ 15:44

Visa has launched a new tap-based authentication technology that could reshape how banks verify customers in mobile banking environments. [caption id="atta... more

Santander backs Ebury’s next phase with fresh funding

05 May 26 @ 16:52

Banco Santander has reinforced its commitment to Ebury after taking part in a funding round of about £550mn for the cross-border payments and trade finance fin... more

RBC and BMO weigh sale of Moneris as banks retreat from merchant acquiring

06 May 26 @ 16:43

Royal Bank of Canada and Bank of Montreal are reportedly in talks to sell Moneris, their jointly owned payments processing business, to Francisco Partners, in a... more