16 Jun 25 @ 16:56

In 2025, Sweden stands as a global exemplar of cashless transformation. According to the Payments Yearbooks’ Sweden 2025 profile, the Swedish payments market has undergone near‑complete digitalisation, with consumers and... read more

16 Jun 25 @ 16:34

Brazil’s landmark instant payment system, Pix, has already revolutionised the way millions transact, serving as a vital driver of financial inclusion. Now, its evolution takes a major leap forward with... read more

11 Jun 25 @ 12:55

As the epidemic of online fraud escalates, it is increasingly clear that the financial services sector alone cannot – and should not – be expected to shoulder the entire burden... read more

06 Jun 25 @ 11:32

As central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) make headlines across the globe, there’s a lot of confusion about what they really are, and what they aren’t. Here are the 10 most... read more

02 Jun 25 @ 15:48

The global fintech sector is entering a pivotal new chapter. According to BCG and QED Investors’ latest Global Fintech Report, the industry is maturing rapidly – defined not just by... read more

30 May 25 @ 09:47

This is actually pretty cool…Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) has launched Convego Message Smart Interact — an innovative solution that transforms traditional customer engagement into a seamless phygital experience. By embedding smart NFC... read more

19 May 25 @ 09:06

After years of promising to revolutionise global finance, cryptocurrencies remain at the periphery of mainstream adoption. The narrative has long focused on technological innovation, regulatory hurdles, and market volatility. Yet... read more

16 May 25 @ 12:35

Despite the UK’s early leadership in real-time payment infrastructure, A2A payments (account-to-account) have failed to gain traction for everyday consumer purchases. While peer-to-peer (P2P) bank transfers are now a mainstay... read more

13 May 25 @ 16:38

For decades, the concept of “primacy” — being a consumer’s main financial institution — was reserved for banks with physical branches and long-established trust. Today, that paradigm is under serious... read more

06 May 25 @ 16:16

PayPal is set to launch its first-ever contactless mobile wallet for in-store transactions in Germany. The move marks a significant strategic push into physical retail for a company historically rooted... read more

06 May 25 @ 13:12

In a major step forward for the UK’s Open Banking ecosystem, a consortium of 31 major players spanning fintechs, incumbent banks and payment platforms has committed funding to establish a... 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

24 Apr 25 @ 17:01

As cross-border commerce accelerates, digital wallets are emerging as a key driver of innovation — but in the UK, a gulf remains between merchant enthusiasm and consumer hesitancy. A new... read more

23 Apr 25 @ 17:07

In a sweeping effort to tackle online advertising fraud, Google has suspended more than 39 million scam advertiser accounts in the US alone over the past year — tripling the... read more

15 Apr 25 @ 16:06

A new white paper from RS2 says banks have suffered the effects of out-of-date legacy systems for too long. These negative effects include ineffective system performance, low innovation capacity, high... read more

15 Apr 25 @ 13:30

Encryption has a fascinating history that spans thousands of years, but it has become deeply ingrained into our business psyche with the development of public-key cryptography in the 1970s, which... read more

07 Apr 25 @ 12:42

Digital payment systems that use artificial intelligence or AI are changing the payment business at a time when technology is changing quickly. In order to better spot scams and make... read more

04 Apr 25 @ 11:48

A landmark shift in digital identity security is underway, with phishing-resistant passkeys set to surpass passwords and traditional multi-factor authentication (MFA) by 2027. That’s the key finding from HYPR’s newly... read more

24 Mar 25 @ 17:19

As governments and technology providers race to deliver secure, scalable digital identity solutions, the question of interoperability looms large. Last month’s mobile driver’s licence (mDL) interoperability test events in Utrecht,... read more

14 Mar 25 @ 13:04

The 10th edition of the Worldpay Global Payments Report (GPR) reveals a global transformation in payments. In just a decade, innovation such as digital wallets, buy now pay later (BNPL) and real-time... read more