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Coinbase ends $2 billion pursuit of BVNK

13 Nov 25 @ 09:48

Coinbase has walked away from its proposed $2 billion acquisition of UK-based stablecoin infrastructure firm BVNK, bringing an abrupt close to one of the crypto sector’s most anticipated deals. The... read more

Stablecoins: Cross-border payments may never be the same

06 Oct 25 @ 16:12

Stablecoins, once synonymous with crypto speculation and opaque reserves, are fast becoming the backbone of a new era in institutional cross-border settlement. What began as a niche experiment in digital... read more

Agentic commerce moves closer to reality with PayOS and Mastercard

01 Oct 25 @ 12:29

Agentic commerce — where autonomous AI agents transact on behalf of individuals and businesses — has taken a decisive step forward. PayOS, a payments and value-added services platform, announced it... read more

The demise of wallets: Agentic commerce will reshape payments

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

Tokenization moves centre stage in payments and capital markets

11 Sep 25 @ 16:44

Once a technical detail confined to fraud prevention, tokenization has become one of the most strategically significant developments in global finance. From protecting card payments to enabling central bank experiments... read more

Securing tomorrow: Cybersecurity in an always-on future

09 Sep 25 @ 16:04

By 2030, digital commerce will be underpinned by an invisible web of billions of connected devices and intelligent agents. These technologies promise a golden age of economic growth, where AI-powered... read more

Why South-East Asia has become the world’s fraud capital

05 Sep 25 @ 10:40

At an international anti-fraud convention in Singapore this week, even seasoned professionals discovered how easily they could be duped. Attendees were invited to scan a QR code to “skip the... read more

MetaMask tables plan for dollar stablecoin with Stripe

26 Aug 25 @ 12:45

MetaMask has hinted at its own stablecoin. A governance note, posted then deleted, set out plans for a dollar-pegged token called mmUSD. Stripe was named as a partner. No timeline.... read more

Visa faces fresh antitrust challenge over US debit interchange fees

21 Aug 25 @ 15:59

Visa is set to remain embroiled in years of interchange fees litigation after a US federal judge ruled that a 2019 multibillion-dollar settlement does not shield the payments giant from... read more

JP Morgan Chase poised to take over Apple Card

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

Speed vs. Security: How payment method choice influences trust in online casinos

27 Jul 25 @ 14:53

As online casino sites continue to gain traction and grow in popularity across the UK, the importance of payment methods has become an increasingly prominent issue. One of the most... read more

Bank of England takes control of UK payments overhaul

16 Jul 25 @ 12:19

The Bank of England has been handed the reins of a long-overdue reform of the UK’s retail payments infrastructure, as Governor Andrew Bailey issued a stark call for urgent modernisation... read more

Bundling Debit with BNPL: The next competitive frontier

09 Jul 25 @ 13:48

The payments landscape is always evolving – now Klarna and Affirm have pivoted beyond their buy now, pay later (BNPL) foundations to offer bundled, multifunctional payment credentials. This strategic shift... read more

Mobile money: A new engine of economic development

27 Jun 25 @ 09:00

In 2024, the mobile money industry crossed a historic threshold. According to the GSMA State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money 2025, the sector now boasts over 2.1 billion... read more

Popular payment methods in the Netherlands vs other countries in Europe

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

‘Quant Flow’ ushers in the era of programmable money

22 May 25 @ 09:59

In a decisive move to modernise banking infrastructure and meet mounting regulatory and competitive pressures, fintech innovator Quant has launched Quant Flow. Quant Flow is a white-labelled programmable money platform... read more

PSR’s pivotal year: Reforms, interchange caps, and a future under the FCA

08 May 25 @ 17:39

The UK’s Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has entered 2025 amid a confluence of regulatory upheaval, market scrutiny, and structural transformation. As its tenth anniversary approaches, the PSR finds itself both... read more

Europe strives for payments sovereignty as US players tighten grip

29 Apr 25 @ 11:14

The European card payments market, processing trillions of euros each year, remains dominated by two American giants: Visa and Mastercard. Despite the sector’s importance to modern commerce, competition has struggled... read more

Network tokenisation: Rising from 283 billion in 2025 to 574 billion

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

The economic and commercial impact of mobile money

10 Apr 25 @ 14:03

As mobile money continues to permeate the financial lives of millions, its economic and commercial impact is becoming undeniable. Payments Cards & Mobile recently reported on the surge of accounts... read more

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Visa tests the foundations of agentic payments in Europe

17 Mar 26 @ 15:03

Visa is moving to bring agentic commerce closer to commercial reality, launching a new programme with banks across the UK and Europe to test how artificial inte... more

Visa and Fiserv partnership extends API-led acceptance platform

22 Mar 26 @ 18:30

Visa and Fiserv are extending their long-running partnership in Europe with a new API-driven acceptance offering designed to simplify merchant acquiring and mod... more

Mastercard makes a decisive stablecoin move with BVNK acquisition

17 Mar 26 @ 15:04

Mastercard has agreed to acquire stablecoin infrastructure specialist BVNK in a deal worth up to $1.8 billion, marking one of the clearest signals yet that majo... more