Swedish fintech Klarna continues to grow in one of the most competitive markets in the world, detailed in its half year financials for 2024. Total revenue for the first half of the…
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The Blockchain Bulletin: UK crypto regulation on pace for this year
Payment Expert’s Blockchain Bulletin analyses how the world of blockchain is constantly evolving and heavily impacting the payments industry, with cryptocurrencies, NFTs and the metaverse revolutionising the space. This week, the UK…
Zopa looks to ‘reinvent’ money management after first profitable year
Image courtesy of ANDRANIK HAKOBYAN via Shutterstock.com Digital Bank Zopa has set its sights on UK Current Accounts after reporting its first year of profitability since its launch in June 2020. In…
UKGC maps out four year strategy for White Paper implementation
Shutterstock Steering the betting sector through the implementation of the Gambling Act review White Paper is understandably the core focus of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). This will have significant knock-on effects…
Tech sector to be a political battleground as UK election year budget unveiled
Credti: lazyllama, Shutterstock The government’s announcement of continued funding for UK tech in the Spring Budget this week has likely been overshadowed by the more attention-grabbing policies of National Insurance cuts and…
Why cross-border payments are “poised for significant innovation” this year
Last December, RTGS.global achieved a major milestone by successfully completing its first instant cross-border payment settlement through its global network, in partnership with Credo Bank and MDO Humo. In this joint interview,…
No crypto Super Bowl ads for second year straight, but industry is maturing
During one of the biggest marketing events of the year, cryptocurrency advertisements were once again not present during last Sunday’s Super Bowl LVIII. But despite crypto companies not taking advantage like they…
Fintech Neo hits profitability following year of rapid growth
Image licensed by Shutterstock.com Cross-border payments and FX fintech Neo has announced that the firm is now profitable, following an increasing number of SMEs exploring alternatives to banks. The Barcelona-based fintech has…
The Blockchain Bulletin: Bitcoin ETF approval kickstarts a year of optimism
Payment Expert’s Blockchain Bulletin analyses how the world of blockchain is constantly evolving and heavily impacting the payments industry, with cryptocurrencies, NFTs and the metaverse revolutionising the space. The year so far…
Payment Expert’s 2023 reflections: A big year for AI and Open Banking comes to an end
credit: Shutterstock The past 12 months have seen as active a year as any other in the payments and fintech space. Reflecting over 2023, Payment Expert highlights some of the defining events…