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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
10 Dec 24 @ 10:18
The UK is at a pivotal moment in terms of fintech. Regulation, reputation, growth and investment are under the spotlight, and happily so. These are not mutually exclusive. The powers... read more
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
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
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
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
05 Nov 24 @ 17:34
A lot has been happening in the realm of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) and depending who you ask, latest developments are either sure fire affirmation or total disaster. Those... read more
22 Oct 24 @ 13:55
In an unusual about-turn, the UK’s Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) issued a statement in September 2024 confirming the implementation date for the Authorised Push Payments (APP) scam protections to come... read more
18 Oct 24 @ 09:03
On the same day that Apple and Klarna inked a deal to integrate BNPL, the UK government has announced new regulations aimed at protecting millions of Buy-Now, Pay-Later (BNPL) users,... read more
24 Sep 24 @ 17:01
After several years of exploring the potential for a digital Canadian dollar, the Bank of Canada has announced it is shelving its plans for a retail central bank digital currency... read more
10 Sep 24 @ 10:28
Open Banking Limited (OBL) has announced that the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has officially confirmed the full completion of the final Roadmap for Open Banking. This milestone, building on... read more
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
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
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