25 Aug 26 @ 09:13

Swift has declared its new blockchain-based ledger ready for initial use, with 17 major banks preparing to pilot live tokenised deposit transactions across six continents. The initiative is designed to... read more

22 Jun 26 @ 19:59

Visa and Revolut have announced a major expansion of Click to Pay across Europe, a move that could significantly accelerate the adoption of tokenised online payments and reshape consumer expectations... read more

31 May 26 @ 12:57

Efforts to modernise cross-border payments have accelerated significantly following the publication of new findings from Project Agorá, a major international initiative led by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and... read more

15 Jan 26 @ 21:47

Swift is preparing to add a blockchain-based shared ledger to its global payments infrastructure, marking a significant step in the financial messaging network’s push to connect traditional banking rails with... read more

12 Jan 26 @ 22:32

The centre of gravity in on-chain money is shifting, after two years in which stablecoins dominated discussion, volumes and investor attention. 2026 is shaping up as the year when tokenised... 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

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

22 Jul 25 @ 12:43

As we pass the halfway point of 2025, the global banking and fintech sectors (as ever) find themselves in a state of transformation. The first two quarters have been punctuated... read more

30 Jan 25 @ 12:22

21X – which recently received the first ever license to operate an EU-regulated venue for the trading and settlement of tokenized securities – and ABN AMRO have completed a joint... read more

16 Dec 24 @ 16:38

As e-commerce continues to expand – projected to reach $6.8 trillion in global sales by 2028 – consumers are demanding faster, safer and more seamless checkout experiences. Yet, cart abandonment... read more

05 Nov 24 @ 17:17

Swift, UBS Asset Management, and Chainlink have successfully completed a pilot for settling tokenized fund subscriptions and redemptions using the Swift network. Project Guardian, demonstrates how financial institutions can leverage... read more

04 Oct 24 @ 11:49

As Czechia strides towards 2025, its payments landscape is marked by significant shifts and advancements. The convergence of traditional banking systems with innovative digital solutions is driving a new era... read more

13 Sep 24 @ 10:09

A new report from Token ID, A Visa Solution, outlines in detail why Payment Account Tokenization (PAT) is essential to the future of payments. As the global economy digitises, the new report... read more

09 Aug 24 @ 13:11

Payments Cards & Mobile’s exclusive annual review of payments data from the Digital & Card Payments Yearbooks, covering the 33 European Economic Area (EEA) countries (27 member states plus UK,... read more

07 Aug 24 @ 15:45

The UK’s payments landscape has transformed significantly over the years, evolving from cheques to real-time settlements through smartphones. While these advances have made transactions safer and more efficient, there’s still... read more

04 Jul 24 @ 13:32

Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) is making digital payments independent of online connectivity with a token-based payment solution G+D Filia Unplugged enabling secure offline payment transactions, bridging the gap between online and offline... read more

11 Jun 24 @ 17:05

Mastercard says it has a vision for 100% e-commerce tokenization in Europe by the end of the decade. This supports a global commitment to phase out manual card entry and... read more

15 May 24 @ 16:57

Payment providers are considering tokenization and blockchain-based decentralized finance systems to enhance transaction transparency, auditability and exploring various other use cases. Financial institutions and intermediaries are increasingly embracing the adoption... read more

17 Apr 24 @ 15:22

Payment tokens offer massively improved security by turning sensitive personal information such as credit card and account numbers and turning them into a secure “token”, represented by a unique set... read more

12 Apr 24 @ 13:09

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) together with seven central banks has announced plans to join forces with the private sector to explore how tokenisation can enhance the functioning of... read more