14 Feb 25 @ 10:49
Apple’s decision to open NFC access to third-party developers (enforced by regulators) marks a pivotal shift in the digital wallet landscape, presenting banks with a new opportunity to redefine their... read more
12 Feb 25 @ 18:15
The landscape of digital payments is evolving rapidly, and one of the most promising innovations is ‘Pay by Bank’, a term referring to instant account-to-account (A2A) payments powered by Open... read more
12 Feb 25 @ 14:45
Zelle, the US peer-to-peer (P2P) payments network, has announced a record-breaking $1 trillion in transactions processed in 2024, marking a 27% year-over-year increase. With a total of 3.6 billion transactions,... read more
10 Feb 25 @ 18:23
QR code payments are poised for explosive growth, with global transaction value expected to surge by 50% from $5.4 trillion in 2025, according to a new market study. This remarkable... read more
10 Feb 25 @ 18:05
The UK banking sector is undergoing a transformation as neobanks and fintechs continue their rapid ascent, reshaping consumer behaviour, loyalty and financial decision-making. According to the latest research from RFI... read more
10 Feb 25 @ 17:32
Risk analysts with G2 Risk Solutions (G2RS), who monitor billions of e-commerce webpages globally, have spotted several potentially damaging trends that may impact the payments ecosystem, including banks, payment providers and... read more
06 Feb 25 @ 14:06
As digital financial technologies continue to reshape the global economy, central banks worldwide are exploring Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) as a means to enhance payment systems, drive financial inclusion,... read more
06 Feb 25 @ 13:28
For years, Alibaba and Amazon have dominated the global e-commerce landscape, setting the benchmark for online retail innovation, logistics and cross-border trade. However, the industry is evolving rapidly, with emerging... read more
05 Feb 25 @ 13:49
Traditional methods of sending money across borders – bank wire transfers, checks, and money transfer services – are often slow, expensive and laden with regulatory hurdles. However, digital wallets are... read more
03 Feb 25 @ 17:30
E-commerce in Europe is in an interesting state. It is both in its heyday and on a trajectory to flourish and grow well into the next decade while at the... read more
03 Feb 25 @ 16:29
Fraud in the financial sector has reached unprecedented levels, with 2024 marking another year of rising fraud attacks across banks, credit unions and fintechs. According to Alloy’s latest State of... read more
03 Feb 25 @ 11:35
The global payments landscape is undergoing a major transformation as cross-border payments become more streamlined, efficient and digitally integrated. Financial institutions, payment service providers, and fintech firms are racing to... read more
31 Jan 25 @ 11:24
As digital assets continue their push into mainstream finance, Kraken, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has introduced Kraken Pay, a P2P payment solution designed to facilitate instant crypto and... read more
28 Jan 25 @ 18:16
Elon Musk’s ambitious vision for X as a Super App is taking another significant step towards X Money. The social network has announced a strategic partnership with Visa to introduce... read more
28 Jan 25 @ 17:58
More than any other transaction form, real-time payments (RTPs) will dominate the next five years. By 2030, around one-third of global payments will be real-time.[1] Within this growth, corporate payments... read more
27 Jan 25 @ 18:13
Open Banking is revolutionising financial services in the UK and now further afield, establishing the nation as a global leader in fintech innovation. APIs, the backbone of Open Banking, enable... read more
27 Jan 25 @ 13:05
As digital wallets continue to reshape the payments industry, two tech giants – Apple and Google – are at the forefront of the transformation despite the continued efforts of the... read more
24 Jan 25 @ 14:48
The mobile market is stronger than ever as we enter 2025, with a recovering mobile gaming market adding to the rapid growth seen in non-gaming. Sensor Tower’s State of Mobile... read more
24 Jan 25 @ 14:25
As global e-commerce revenue is projected to exceed $4.8 billion by 2025, the payments landscape continues to evolve rapidly, driven by shifting consumer preferences and technological advancements. With consumers demanding... read more
23 Jan 25 @ 17:50
The Dutch government has raised concerns over the financial risks associated with BNPL (buy now, pay later) services, urging providers like Klarna to reconsider their plans to roll out these... read more
06 Sep 26 @ 19:31
Wero is moving further beyond its origins as a peer-to-peer payment service, with Orange becoming the first merchant in France to offer subscription bill paymen... more
06 Sep 26 @ 19:32
The European Central Bank and Banco Central do Brasil are examining whether Europe’s TIPS instant-payment infrastructure could be connected with Brazil’s hu... more
10 Sep 26 @ 15:44
US Bank has completed a live cross-border transaction using its own dollar-backed stablecoin, becoming one of the latest major lenders to test whether blockchai... more