04 Nov 25 @ 17:40

Payments tech has never been more innovative, yet never more fragmented. Every month brings new solutions promising faster settlements, smarter fraud tools and slicker checkout experiences. But for merchants, this... read more

28 Oct 25 @ 10:34

North America is on the brink of a payments revolution, with cross-border transaction volumes projected to soar to $13.1 trillion by 2032, according to a new report from Money20/20 and... read more

20 Oct 25 @ 16:53

In 2018, Open Banking was hailed as a revolution in financial services. British regulators led the way, mandating data-sharing frameworks that promised to empower customers, foster innovation, and intensify competition.... read more

17 Oct 25 @ 12:32

Mastercard is stepping up its efforts to simplify business payments with the launch of two major innovations — the Commercial Connect API and Clearing Controls — designed to make corporate... read more

01 Oct 25 @ 11:07

The UK payments landscape is undergoing one of the most profound shifts in its history. Figures from UK Payment Markets 2025 show that nearly 49 billion transactions were made in... 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

26 Sep 25 @ 09:16

When digital payments meet blockchain innovation, we’re witnessing a revolution in how we manage funds. From efficient stablecoin clearing to instantaneous cross-border transfers, to the flourishing public blockchain ecosystem, these... 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

09 Sep 25 @ 13:17

Stripe has entered the blockchain arena in earnest, unveiling Tempo, a new network designed in partnership with crypto investment firm Paradigm to enable high-speed stablecoin transactions. The project, incubated within... read more

08 Sep 25 @ 12:00

Ireland’s three largest retail banks are preparing to roll out a new person-to-person mobile payments service, Zippay, in early 2026 – a move aimed squarely at competing with digital challengers... read more

05 Sep 25 @ 09:54

To date, our series on SME digitalization has considered opportunities in this segment, the challenges of serving SMEs in emerging markets, and the role of banks and fintechs in SME... read more

03 Sep 25 @ 14:25

British fintechs are stepping up their ambitions in the US, exploring acquisitions of established lenders as a quicker route to securing banking licences across all 50 states. Digital challengers such... 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

08 Jul 25 @ 10:43

The next payments revolution is unfolding not within banks or fintech unicorns, but across the SaaS platforms quietly embedding financial services into their ecosystems. Xero’s recent $2.5 billion acquisition of... read more

07 Jul 25 @ 15:55

The European Payments Initiative (EPI) has strengthened its foothold in Belgium with the addition of five major banks set to deploy its Wero digital wallet. Argenta, Bank Van Breda, Beobank,... read more

01 Jul 25 @ 13:20

European fintech M&A is surging in 2025, with disclosed deal value for $100 million-plus transactions reaching $3.9 billion in H1 2025, almost double the total recorded for all of 2024.... 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

25 Jun 25 @ 12:17

The digital economy continues to evolve and banks face a moment of reckoning. No longer can financial institutions afford to operate as mere destinations for transactional services. The future –... read more

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

17 Jun 25 @ 12:03

Europe’s fintech sector is poised for a transformative wave of mergers and acquisitions, as a new cohort of mid-sized firms reaches maturity. According to Victor Basta, Managing Partner at investment... read more