05 Dec 25 @ 14:03

The financial services industry is on the cusp of a technological transformation. Quantum computing, long the preserve of theoretical physics and laboratory prototypes, is edging closer to practical application. Its... read more

11 Sep 25 @ 16:32

I know its not directly linked, but trust me this is important – PsiQuantum has raised $1bn in what marks the largest ever funding round for a quantum computing start-up.... read more

05 Nov 24 @ 10:20

The era of quantum computing is rapidly approaching, and its impact on the payments industry is poised to be transformative. As quantum technology advances, it offers unparalleled computational power, introducing... read more

12 Aug 24 @ 13:43

The rapid advancements in quantum computing are poised to challenge the security of digital data globally, prompting the need for a new generation of cryptographic standards. The U.S. National Institute... read more

01 Nov 23 @ 17:35

UK Finance has launched two reports analysing the risks and opportunities of quantum computing for the UK financial services sector. The reports Quantum Risks and Quantum Opportunities together set out... read more

12 Oct 22 @ 08:13

In Q1 2021, Mastercard saw 1 billion more contactless transactions compared to the same period in 2020, and in Q2 2021, 45% of all in-person checkout transactions globally were contactless.... read more

06 Jan 22 @ 12:29

I know, I know, Quantum computing is still nascent, but it’s already sparking a revolution in technology. Funding to quantum tech start-ups soared to record levels in 2021. Media interest... read more

06 Dec 21 @ 16:01

With claims circulating that not one but two quantum computers have already been developed which are 10 million times faster than the most powerful conventional supercomputers and IBM recently announcing... read more

03 Dec 18 @ 10:45

Quantum computing technology is set to revolutionise computing, providing exponential gains in processing power. But what does this mean for the payments industry and surrounding, supporting industries? How does it... read more

02 Jan 18 @ 13:51

Codes and ciphers have been around since the time of the Greeks. As cryptography underpins much of the security behind financial systems, we examine its evolving uses, plus the possible... read more

06 Nov 25 @ 18:05

I cant believe I am saying this, but as the financial world heads into 2026, the convergence of artificial intelligence, blockchain, and quantum computing is transforming how consumers, corporates, and... read more

30 Sep 25 @ 12:57

The payments industry is being urged to act decisively on the looming risks posed by quantum computing, following the release of a landmark report from the Emerging Payments Association Asia... read more

17 Feb 23 @ 18:04

Quantum computers have the potential to break cryptographic schemes, such as Rivest–Shamir–Adleman (RSA) and Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC); these are used in EMV card payment systems for offline authentication to... read more

27 Sep 22 @ 16:27

The Banque de France has successfully concluded an experimental project to test the implementation of a communication security solution using so-called “post-quantum” algorithms, that are resistant to the computing power... read more

10 Dec 21 @ 10:18

In Q4 of 2021, FinTech Connect surveyed 100+ FinTech Leads from across the entire FinTech ecosystem to find out more about what are the challenges and opportunities currently presented within... read more

22 Jan 19 @ 16:32

It’s that time of year — when the technology news circuit is full of predictions of the next big trends on the horizon and PCM is no different in highlighting... read more

21 Oct 25 @ 17:07

Global VC investment surged to $120 billion in Q3 2025, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of robust funding activity and signalling a sustained revival in investor confidence. The rise, up... read more

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

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

13 Nov 24 @ 15:55

The Banque de France (BDF) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have successfully completed a pioneering post-quantum cryptography (PQC) experiment designed to enhance cross-border payment security and future-proof financial... read more