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Fintech & Ecommerce

Bridging The Worlds of CBDCs and Stablecoins: Will Payment Gateways Decide the Future of Digital Money?

While global financial regulators are torn between which form of digital money – CBDCs or private stablecoins – fits better into their monetary systems, payment gateways and digital wallet platforms may decide which digital currencies will stick.

Science & Technology

From Fingerprints to Smart Glasses: Navigating the Phygital Payment Revolution

Do you consider paying with a wearable innovative? What about a glance of an eye, a fingerprint or a voice command? What I’m talking about is not a sci-fi movie, but a world of phygital payments that promises unprecedented convenience but also raises critical questions about privacy, security, and how much of ourselves we’re willing […]

Fintech & Ecommerce

With ESG Rules Rolling Back, Should Sustainability-Linked Payments Still Lead the Charge?

Over 100 anti-ESG bills have been introduced across various U.S. states this year, as one of the world’s leading economies is refocusing its priorities from sustainability towards profitability. In times when ESG disclosures are not mandated and many financial institutions are greenhushing their sustainability-linked efforts, should payment providers still bother about the environmental outcomes of […]

Fintech & Ecommerce

Digital Wallet Adoption Statistics

Did you know which payment method outpaces cash and cards in brick-and-mortar purchases and is 165% more likely to be used than any other online shopping means? Does Apple Pay or Google Wallet ring a bell? Digital wallet adoption statistics 2024 have a lot to say about the global state of digital payments and the […]

Fintech & Ecommerce

Payment Industry Analysis 2025

Whether you’re looking for emerging payment technologies to integrate, struggling to understand shifts in consumer payment preferences, aiming to identify prospective regions or customer segments for paytech business expansion, or just want to evaluate market potential for your nearest digital payments strategy, payment industry analysis 2025 from PaySpace Magazine Global is just the right fit. 

Fintech & Ecommerce

Why Interoperability Matters in Financial Systems

What happens when the financial ecosystem becomes too competitive? Siloed networks, overreliance on internal databases, and unscalable fintech innovations lead to poor decision-making and a wretched customer experience. Sadly, lack of interoperability still plagues many payments and broader financial systems across the globe.

Fintech & Ecommerce

From Bottleneck to Backbone: Reinventing KYC/AML in Payment Gateways with AI

To ensure compliance and risk minimization, KYC/AML processes need to be both flexible and automated. How can payment gateways and fintech companies achieve that and keep pace with legal requirements without stifling innovation? Here’s how AI technology can help.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Beyond Checkout: How Payment Gateways Are Becoming Orchestration Powerhouses

“Faster, higher, stronger – together” is not just a new Olympic motto, but an enhanced operation model scenario for payment gateway providers that deliver faster payment processing, higher conversion rates, and stronger financial performance, all united into a single orchestration-driven ecosystem. 

Fintech & Ecommerce

SEPA Instant, Open Banking & the Future of European E-Commerce: A Conversation with Yowpay’s Christian Caumont

While some businesses see payment landscape fragmentation in the EU as a challenge, Yowpay treats it as an opportunity to deliver real value. In this interview, Christian Caumont, CEO of Yowpay, shares his opinion on the present and future of real-time SEPA payments, the role of open banking in European e-commerce, and much more.

Blockchain & Crypto

What’s Behind the Stablecoin Rally?

This week, stablecoin circulation hit an all-time high, fueling liquidity and confidence in the crypto market. What are the reasons for the growing momentum, and how does it impact businesses and economies?

Statistics

Processing Power of Global Payment Networks

As India’s UPI has surpassed the industry giant, Visa, with over 650 million daily transactions, we prepared a brief illustration of the global payment networks’ processing volumes and values. Can real-time payments beat the cards?

Fintech & Ecommerce

Evolving but Still Divided: What Future Holds for Cross-Border Settlements

Globalization patterns worldwide may change their forms, but the essential nature of cross-border commerce keeps international transaction settlement at the top of the fintech agenda. Here is a brief analysis of the state of cross-border settlements today and a forecast for this segment for the near future. 

Fintech & Ecommerce

Faster, Smarter, Riskier? The Double-Edged Sword of AI-Powered Transaction Routing

Today, AI powers pretty much everything in payments and banking. From fraud mitigation to offering personalization, artificial intelligence makes fintech services faster, simpler, and more efficient. Transaction routing is not an exception. AI-driven routing is a powerful tool to improve payment efficiency and success rates. Are there any pitfalls here? For sure. So let’s explore […]

Fintech & Ecommerce

iFX EXPO International 2025 Sets New Global Benchmark for Online Trading Events

A Record-Breaking Gathering of Global Industry Leaders iFX EXPO International once again solidified its reputation as the leading B2B event for the online trading community. Bringing together key players from across the globe, the event broke attendance records with thousands of professionals representing over 110 countries, making this year’s edition the largest and most international […]

Fintech & Ecommerce

Unlocking Growth: The Role of Payment Gateway APIs for Small Businesses

Small businesses are the backbone of modern economies, and they require efficient payment technologies to function, scale, and enhance their services. Payment gateway APIs help small businesses take their payment processing capabilities to the next level, comply with industry standards, leverage analytics and insights, optimize cash flow management, and more.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Beyond the Trade: iFX EXPO International 2025 Explores the Future of Liquidity, Payments, and Partnerships

As our team has returned from the exciting expo floor of iFX EXPO International 2025 that took place in Limassol, Cyprus between June 17-19, we are ready to share some insights on online trading, payments, and industry partnerships revealed in dynamic panel discussions and heated expert chats.