Long-form coverage of cards, IBANs, payment rails, regulation and the technology that moves money — in seven languages, written by working operators.
Attorneys for Donald Trump argue Capital One cleared his transactions, then reversed course and closed accounts before assembling any evidentiary basis.…
The ECB's Governing Council-approved Pontes ecosystem is set to reshape European wholesale finance through a dual-track DLT and tokenization framework, with Appia as its first operational pillar.…
Nacha has designated Finastra as a preferred partner for ACH processing, ISO 20022 migration, and fraud controls, signaling a push to modernize US payment rails.…
Canadian hardware wallet maker Coinkite has issued an urgent firmware update for its Coldcard device after a major security breach drained substantial Bitcoin from affected wallets.…
Priority Technology Holdings is acquiring IntelliPay, a government and utility payment processor, creating a new division — Priority Commerce Government — to serve state and local municipalities.…
ECB Board member Piero Cipollone says the digital euro will offer maximum privacy from the Eurosystem — but commercial banks handling transactions will retain full visibility.…
Kraken temporarily froze user accounts after nearly 12,000 unsolicited micro-deposits from a sanctioned HTX-linked wallet hit the platform between August 17–24, 2026.…
Revolut launches its euro-pegged EURR stablecoin in Denmark, Poland, and Portugal, with a broader EEA expansion planned before year-end.…
Revolut launches its euro-pegged EURR stablecoin for selected customers in Denmark, Poland, and Portugal, with Stripe's Luxembourg subsidiary holding the reserves.…
Revolut introduces EURR, a euro-denominated stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the euro, marking its entry into regulated blockchain-based money for European markets.…
Swiss digital asset firm Taurus has linked its platforms to Swift's blockchain ledger, with institutional clients expected to connect in days and live DLT transactions within weeks.…
US state banking groups are developing BankChain, a nationwide blockchain network targeting 2027 launch, built to handle tokenized deposits and on-chain payments.…