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Visa and Amazon Web Services have struck a strategic alliance that could accelerate the commercialisation of agentic commerce — autonomous digital agents capable of browsing, comparing, and completing purchases on behalf of consumers. Visa and AWS trust layer for agentic commerce The move sees Visa Intelligent Commerce, the payments group’s platform for enabling AI-driven transactions,

Driven by the overall recovery in the cryptocurrency market, mainstream token prices have rebounded significantly. Core assets such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP) have all recorded sustained upward movements in recent trading, indicating a clear improvement in market sentiment. Cloud mining service provider ETCMining has also launched a new intelligent cloud mining

Financial fraud has always been a moving target. From cheque fraud to phishing, criminals consistently adapt their methods to exploit weaknesses in the financial system. Yet in 2025, the contest between fraudsters and financial institutions is being transformed by AI and machine learning (ML). Both sides are increasingly turning to the same tools. For banks,

A coalition of ten major European banks has unveiled plans for Qivalis, a Netherlands-based venture that aims to issue a euro-denominated stablecoin as Europe accelerates its push for digital monetary autonomy. European banks unite behind Qivalis The initiative marks one of the most coordinated attempts yet by incumbent lenders to carve out space in a

Digital wallets, once a niche innovation, have now become a central component of global commerce. From London cafés to Lagos street markets, consumers increasingly pay not with notes or plastic cards, but with taps and swipes on their smartphones. The future of digital wallets This ubiquity reflects more than convenience. It signals a profound shift

Cryptocurrency spent years on the sidelines of commerce, viewed as an interesting idea rather than a practical payment tool. That’s shifted fast. Merchants want faster settlement, fewer payment failures, and access to customers who live in a digital-first world. Consumers want more privacy, more control, and options that aren’t tied to traditional banking rails. DigiBlox

As Europe’s largest economy, what happens in Germany affects the rest of the continent. Perhaps conscious of this responsibility, Germans have historically taken a cautious attitude to how they pay, with a strong reliance on cash and reluctance to take on debt. However, as debit cards and wallets take over, card issuers should be aware

Visa is helping usher in a new phase for Europe’s mobile payments market, enabling the launch of three digital wallets and supporting a fourth in pilot form, following a major regulatory shift that opened Apple’s NFC hardware to rivals. Visa wallets land in Europe The move, made possible by the EU’s Digital Markets Act, marks

Corporate B2B payment flows will more than double to 2030, while the proportion of those payments run on instant rails is set to grow by a third. Despite progress, significant obstacles remain for those looking to deliver secure, convenient real-time payments for businesses across borders. B2B payments: A high-value opportunity In July this year, KoreFusion

EU policymakers have struck a provisional agreement to overhaul the bloc’s payment services rulebook, marking one of the most significant regulatory updates since PSD2 came into force nearly a decade ago. The deal – reached between the European Council and the European Parliament – promises tougher anti-fraud measures, clearer fee disclosures and improved access to