17 Nov 25 @ 18:27

Apple has taken a significant step into the digital identity ecosystem with the launch of Digital ID, a passport-based credential that can be created and stored directly in Apple Wallet.... read more

13 Oct 25 @ 15:51

The United Kingdom’s retail payments landscape is undergoing a rapid and irreversible shift. What was once dominated by cards and cash is now being reshaped by mobile wallets and Buy... 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

19 Sep 25 @ 09:58

Mobile slot games have exploded in popularity, offering players the thrill of casino-style entertainment at their fingertips. With real money often at stake, security is a top concern. Fortunately, modern... read more

04 Sep 25 @ 10:41

Once a niche tool for tracking car parts in Japan, the quick response (QR) code has become a global mainstay of digital convenience. From restaurant menus to parking payments, consumers... read more

20 Aug 25 @ 18:03

The concept of verifying identity has underpinned human civilisation for millennia, from Mesopotamian seals to ink signatures and passports. Today, as the payments industry undergoes rapid transformation, digital identity (DI)... read more

19 Aug 25 @ 16:35

Wyoming has cemented its reputation as America’s most progressive jurisdiction for digital assets with the official launch of its state-issued stablecoin, the Frontier Stable Token (FRNT). Announced at the SALT... read more

30 Jul 25 @ 13:57

In a development that could reshape the US credit card landscape, JPMorgan Chase is reportedly nearing an agreement to take over the Apple Card from Goldman Sachs. The deal, if... read more

14 Jul 25 @ 11:58

Lloyds Banking Group is reportedly in advanced negotiations to acquire Curve, the UK-based digital wallet provider, in a deal that could be valued at up to £120 million. The move... read more

11 Jul 25 @ 10:49

Apple, Visa, and Mastercard have secured a legal victory after a US judge dismissed a lawsuit alleging that the three companies colluded to suppress competition within the payments network market,... read more

07 Jul 25 @ 09:14

Viva.com has extended its Tap to Pay on iPhone capability to Spain, marking its 23rd European market for the service. The launch enables Spanish merchants to accept contactless payments using... read more

26 Jun 25 @ 08:06

The way we deal with money has changed in recent years. It is no longer necessary to carry enough money or visit an ATM to split a dinner bill. The... read more

10 Jun 25 @ 12:09

Digital payments are common across Europe, but preferences differ. Some countries adopt mobile-first tech and Open Banking, while others stick to cards or cash. The Netherlands stands out for its... read more

09 Jun 25 @ 10:07

The persistence of cash on delivery (CoD) as a payment method in Europe reveals a telling story about the continent’s digital divide. While CoD may appear anachronistic in an era... read more

29 May 25 @ 11:04

Despite years of regulatory support, industry optimism, and substantial investment, Open Banking in the UK has yet to fulfil its original promise of transforming the payments landscape. New data reveals... 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

30 Apr 25 @ 17:16

As global commerce undergoes a profound technological transformation, the payments landscape is poised for further disruption in consumer payments. Juniper Research’s Consumer Payments Tech Horizon 2025 offers a comprehensive strategic... read more

28 Apr 25 @ 13:18

A new study from Juniper Research forecasts that global network tokenised transactions will double by 2029, rising from 283 billion in 2025 to an astonishing 574 billion. This surge underscores... read more

22 Apr 25 @ 11:26

Barclays has agreed a complex strategic transaction with Brookfield Asset Management that could see the Canadian private equity giant assume majority ownership of the British bank’s payments business over the... read more