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FCA Reviewing Contactless Limits – Security vs. Convenience
2025, March 17,
The Financial Conduct Authority (UK) is undertaking a comprehensive review of the current framework governing tap-to-pay transactions, considering potential reforms
UK Regulator Targets Visa and Mastercard Over Rising Card Fees
2025, March 7,
The UK’s Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has placed Visa and Mastercard under scrutiny for their dominant market position and sharp
Nayax Expands Latin American Footprint with UPPay Acquisition
2025, March 4,
Israeli fintech Nayax has announced the acquisition of UPPay, a Brazil-based payment and telemetry solutions provider for unattended retail and
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FCA Reviewing Contactless Limits – Security vs. Convenience
UK Regulator Targets Visa and Mastercard Over Rising Card Fees
Nayax Expands Latin American Footprint with UPPay Acquisition
From Newcastle to the World – Kani Payments Powers Up with Strategic Investment
Adyen Supports HEYTEA’s Ambitious Global Growth Strategy
BaFin Slams Payone with Regulatory Action, Citing Systemic Shortcomings
“Black Man F**** a R*****” – Racist Slur at Worldline’s Payone GmbH, Resurfaces in June 2025 Tribunal Appeal
Rödl & Partner’s US Data Breach Raises Red Flags Amidst Ongoing UK Data Loss Allegations
Dojo and American Express Team Up to Empower UK Small Businesses
Billboxx: Injecting $1.6 Million into Africa’s SME Heartbeat
The Price of Security? Biometric Payment Market Soars to $217 Billion Amidst Ethical Debates
Successful Ecommerce company Payone Says It Paid Lawyers £700,000 Legal Costs – To Secure Injunction After Hush Money Rejected
A Pattern of Disruptions: Worldline Under Fire Again
Klarna Chooses New York for IPO Amid Challenging Market Condition
Lunu Pay and Ingenico Partner to Enable Crypto Payments in Retail Stores
£2M Investment from Ooodles to Drive Irish Tech Innovation
Turning the Page – HMV Hits New Chapter with Oxford Street Book Floor
Adyen Highlights Resilience in Digital Evolution Amid Slower Transaction Growth
Worldline’s Q3 2024 Results – Resilience and Strategic Growth Amidst Challenges
Visa and USAID Partner to Expand Digital Government Systems and Financial Inclusion
ZEPZ Secures $267 Million to Bolster Expansion in African Markets
Buy Now, Pay Safer – FCA Cracks Down on Debt Danger
Mastercard Enhances Online Identity Verification Services for Cardholders
Ecommerce Platform SCAYLE, Elevate Manchester United’s Digital Game
Wero vs. Visa/Mastercard – The Fight for Europe’s Wallet Heats Up
Lightspeed Commerce Explores Strategic Options Amidst Shifting POS Landscape
Payment Firms Fight to Keep Documents Secret; The Public’s Right to Know Hangs in the Balance
Visa Faces Antitrust Lawsuit As DOJ Alleges Debit Card Dominance Stifles Competition and Impacts Consumer Prices
How Will the CFPB’s Rule 1033 Impact Retailers Outside the U.S.?
Hibbett Elevates API and Bot Security with Cequence’s Unified Protection Platform
NN.07 Unveils First UK Store in Covent Garden
Orrick’s Tactics Fuel Ongoing Debate On NDA Abuse
How Tokenisation is Transforming Payment Security in the Digital Age
The End of Opaque Billing? The AI Case for Transparent Payment Processing
Building a Seamless Shopping Experience: How IKEA and Elavon ‘Assemble’ Global Payment Solutions
Flutterwave Expands into Uganda with New Payment Systems Operator License
PTSB Enhances Merchant Services by Extending Partnership with Worldpay
Adyen Reports Steady Growth in H1 2024, Driven by Omnichannel Commerce and Global Expansion
What is Quishing? The Parking Payment Nightmare
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe in Regulatory Breach Over Worldline Payment Firm’s Non-Disclosure Agreement
Trustly Expands UK Presence Amid Rising Adoption of Open Banking
eBay to Discontinue American Express Payments NEXT WEEK! Amid Fee Dispute
Swedish Brand Axel Arigato Debuts New Store in Covent Garden
STICPAY Empowers Merchants with Expanded Payment Options
Ampere Neobank Partners with Mastercard to Enhance Financial Solutions for SMEs
Worldline H1 Results: Amidst Payone Job Cuts and Whistleblower’s Legal Battle, Worldline Enjoys New Contracts with Luxair, EnerCharge, Ampeco, and IWG
Cartona Secures $8.1 Million in Series A Extension Funding
The Ripple Effect! Will Chase’s BNPL Decision Spark Industry-Wide Change?
Stripe Strengthens Merchant of Record Capabilities with Lemon Squeezy Acquisition
Samsung Galaxy Ring – A Promising Smart Ring, But Can it Succeed Without Contactless Payments?
Hermès Records 13% Sales Increase in Q2 Amidst Luxury Market Challenges
Laings Introduces Exclusive Patek Philippe Section in Glasgow Boutique
Revolut Secures UK Banking Licence
Paysafe and Alchemy Pay Collaborate to Enhance Payment Options for Crypto Purchases
Payone vs. Adyen – Who Offers Better Value for ecommerce Visa, Mastercard, Alipay and Setup Fees?
Worldline Waves Goodbye to Self-Service Vending Hassle with Tap-and-Go Tech
Digital Remittance Market Sales Projected to Reach US$ 83.2 Billion by 2034
Navigating the Cashless Crisis – GPRS Devices to Combat CrowdStrike Global Payment Disruptions
Wero – The Future of European Payments
India’s Digital Payment Surge – Soaring to $7 Trillion
A Taste of Retail’s Future – Monzo’s ATM Dispenses Sausage Roll Bliss
HUGO BOSS Unveils Flagship Store and Smart Showroom
Waves of Approval for South Coast Payments, A Local Payment Provider for SME’s
Mastering Payments, Ecommpay Clicks with Mastercard
Global Banking Disruption Investigated Following Payment Delays
Thunes Announces Strategic Partnership with LianLian Global for Enhanced Cross-Border Payment Service
From Checkout to Checkmate, Mollie and JTL Revolutionize E-Commerce Payments
JD Wetherspoon Integrates Payit by NatWest for Seamless Payments
Klarna Prepares for 2025 IPO with Top Wall Street Banks
Fiserv Achieves Perfect Score on Disability Equality Index for Third Year
Adyen and Ventrata Enhance Partnership to Optimize Payments for Booking Platform
AC Milan Debuts New Flagship Store in Milan’s Bustling Center
EE to Launch New Experience Store in Westfield Stratford City with Michael Dapaah
Open Banking’s Global Surge – Lessons from Early Adopters
Mastercard Partners with Kalabash54 to Launch Travel Card in Nigeria and Ghana
170 Payone Employees Laid Off While Worldline Subsidiary Pursues Costly Litigation Against Whistleblower
Cash Rules Everything Around Me? Re-evaluating Payment Reliability in the Wake of Worldline’s System Failure
Worldline Payment Failure Leaves Sainsbury and Asda Stores Cash-Only
Unzer Makes Shopping a Breeze with Twint Integration
UnionPay International Expands Global Reach with Summer Promotion Campaign
Biometric Payment Cards Set to Transform Brazil’s Retail Payments Landscape
Scamp & Dude to Open Cambridge Store This Month
Penneys’ Big Move As Bray Store Opens This Summer
Morrisons Grows Small: 400 New Convenience Shops by 2025
Global Payments Expands UK Presence with Takepayments Acquisition
Klarna’s $520 Million Sale Marks Strategic Pivot in Fintech Landscape
Peak Performance Arrives in Covent Garden – A Sneak Peek at the Scandinavian Brand
GAME Over? Not Yet: UK’s Largest Game Retailer Denies Halting Physical Game Sales
Merchant Services and Payments – A Closer Look at Instant and Same-Day settlement
Worldline UK Recognised Among The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024, Amidst Awaited Race Discrimination Trial at Subsidiary Payone
Open Banking: The Unsung Hero of Payments, Finds UK Study
Is There a Place for Racism in the World of Digital Payments? Appeal Court To Reexamine Allegations at Payone GmbH
SensePass and Affirm Partner to Expand Payment Options and Boost Sales for Merchants
Zone Revolutionises African Payments with Blockchain-Powered PoS Gateway
Keplin Group’s Expansion Paves the Way for Sustainable E-commerce with Seamless Payments
Redeployment Rights in Unfair Dismissal Cases
Royal Mail Sold to Czech Billionaire Křetínský: A New Chapter for Britain’s Iconic Postal Service?
