13 Jul 26 @ 20:10

Mastercard is reportedly exploring the sale of a majority stake in Vocalink, the company that operates much of the UK’s retail payments infrastructure, in a move that could reshape ownership... read more

13 Jul 26 @ 20:08

Banks that embed artificial intelligence into their core operations today are likely to emerge as the dominant players in European retail banking by the end of the decade, according to... read more

09 Jul 26 @ 21:18

Some of the largest banks in the United States are reportedly exploring the acquisition of a debit payments network in a move that could fundamentally reshape the economics of card... read more

01 Jul 26 @ 21:25

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has issued one of its strongest warnings yet on the risks posed by stablecoins, arguing that their current structure falls short of the core... read more

25 Jun 26 @ 19:24

New research from Commerce and PayPal suggests consumers are increasingly willing to let AI help them shop, but widespread adoption of agentic commerce will depend on payment security, transparency and... read more

25 Jun 26 @ 19:24

After several years of volatile funding conditions and slowing investment, the global fintech industry is entering a new phase of expansion. According to McKinsey & Company, fintech revenues reached approximately... read more

23 Jun 26 @ 18:52

The regulatory framework governing stablecoins in the United States continues to take shape, with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) proposing new rules that would subject stablecoin... read more

22 Jun 26 @ 19:59

The Bank of England has significantly revised its proposed framework for sterling-backed stablecoins, abandoning controversial holding limits in favour of a broader issuance cap as it seeks to balance financial... read more

17 Jun 26 @ 17:38

Stablecoins have become one of the most talked-about innovations in the payments industry, attracting significant attention from banks, fintechs and regulators. However, as adoption accelerates, it is becoming increasingly difficult... read more

16 Jun 26 @ 18:17

Financial fraud losses in the UK climbed to their highest level in four years during 2025, highlighting the growing sophistication of criminal networks and raising fresh questions about whether current... read more

16 Jun 26 @ 18:14

The European Payments Initiative (EPI) has secured another important ally in its ambition to create a pan-European alternative to international card schemes, with ACI Worldwide agreeing to integrate the Wero... read more

14 Jun 26 @ 14:58

For more than a decade, Revolut has been the poster child of European fintech disruption, building a global customer base through relentless product innovation and rapid market expansion. However, recent... read more

11 Jun 26 @ 16:00

A landmark legal battle that has shaped the economics of card payments in the United States for more than twenty years has taken another significant step towards resolution after a... read more

07 Jun 26 @ 17:47

The race to commercialise agentic commerce has taken a significant step forward after ING, Worldline and Mastercard announced the successful completion of what they describe as Europe’s first live end-to-end... read more

07 Jun 26 @ 17:47

The debate over the future of stablecoins in the UK has intensified after a House of Lords committee called on the Bank of England to adopt a more flexible approach... read more

04 Jun 26 @ 20:58

The rise of agentic commerce is rapidly reshaping the future of online retail, with enterprise merchants moving at speed to ensure their businesses are visible to AI-powered shopping assistants. However,... read more

02 Jun 26 @ 20:28

Concerns over Europe’s dependence on foreign-owned payment infrastructure are moving beyond policymakers and into the mainstream, according to a new report from card issuing and processing specialist Enfuce – “Payment... read more

02 Jun 26 @ 20:25

European open banking pioneer TrueLayer has taken a major step towards reshaping the continent’s checkout landscape with the acquisition of Dutch buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider in3, marking its... read more

31 May 26 @ 12:59

The debate around European payments sovereignty has intensified significantly over the past two years. Policymakers, regulators and financial institutions across the continent are increasingly questioning Europe’s dependence on international payment... read more

31 May 26 @ 12:58

Britain’s largest banks are preparing to launch a new domestic payments scheme designed to reduce the UK’s reliance on global card networks and accelerate the adoption of account-to-account payments powered... read more