Global digital payments grew 24% to $15.3 trillion in 2024, driven by mobile wallets and CBDCs in emerging economies, according…
No tax on tips act and digital tracking reshape wage accessibility
The No Tax on Tips Act could transform income reporting for 6.2M U.S. tipped workers, with digital platforms like Toast…
Institutional Crypto Adoption Reaches Inflection Point as BlackRock, Fold, and Regulators Reshape Financial Infrastructure
BlackRock’s tokenized fund filing, FedNow blockchain integration, and Ivy League Bitcoin ETF allocations signal crypto’s shift from speculative asset to…
Amazon Circumvents Apple’s In-App Fees Through Court-Mandated Kindle Update
Amazon’s iOS Kindle app now directs users to external purchase links, challenging Apple’s fee structure amid ongoing legal battles and…
Grid Failure Exposes Digital Fragility: Europe’s Blackout Crisis Spurs Infrastructure Reckoning
A cascading power outage across southwestern Europe reveals critical vulnerabilities in digital payment systems and energy infrastructure, prompting EU-wide resilience…
Visa tokenizes half of global eCommerce transactions, marking a milestone in payment security
Visa’s Q2 2025 report highlights that 50% of global eCommerce transactions are now tokenized, reducing fraud by 30%. The growth…
Digital Currencies At Crossroads: Surveillance Risks Spark Privacy Tech Race
New EU and US regulations expand financial surveillance through stablecoins and CBDCs, while privacy-focused cryptocurrencies gain traction amid growing compliance…
Brazil Outpaces U.S. and U.K. in Mobile Shopping Adoption as Infrastructure Challenges Persist
New data reveals 64% of Brazilian consumers use smartphones for retail purchases, surpassing Western counterparts, while 72% of merchants plan…
Swan Secures €42M Series B to Reshape European Banking Through API-First Compliance
French fintech Swan raises €42M led by Lakestar, targeting Europe’s €110B embedded finance market with hyperlocal compliance tools for SaaS…
Gen Z spending and tech investments drive Q1 2025 bank earnings
KeyCorp, Truist, Amex, and Fifth Third report strong Q1 2025 results, fueled by Gen Z spending and tech investments. Deposit…
Instant payment adoption triples since 2018 as consumers pay fees for speed
New data shows instant payment adoption has tripled since 2018, with 37% of users now paying fees for speed. The…
Digital Wallets and AI Security Dominate E-commerce Innovations Amid Global Market Shifts
Key developments include digital wallet expansion in cross-border payments, AI-driven fraud prevention systems, tariff impacts on retail, and European AI…
