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The Infrastructure Imperative: Why Payments Modernisation Starts Below the Surface
Fintech & Ecommerce

The Infrastructure Imperative: Why Payments Modernisation Starts Below the Surface

The payments industry rarely stands still, and right now it is moving faster than ever. Contactless cards, digital wallets, buy now pay later, AI-driven services – these are the innovations that attract the headlines and shape how consumers experience payments. But as the industry gathers at this year’s Merchant Payments Ecosystem conference in Berlin, a […]

Global Digital Wallet Usage Hits Tipping Point as Market Heads Toward $55 Trillion
Fintech & Ecommerce

Global Digital Wallet Usage Hits Tipping Point as Market Heads Toward $55 Trillion

Digital wallets are becoming the backbone of the global financial system. With 4.5 billion users today and projections pointing to 6 billion by 2029, the digital wallet market is entering a new phase of scale and influence.

Top Space Missions to Watch in 2026
Science & Technology

Top Space Missions to Watch in 2026

The first crewed lunar flight in more than half a century, an intense commercial launch cadence and a high-profile satellite re-entry… It seems that 2026 is shaping up to be a milestone year for space exploration. Below are the space missions and developments worth tracking this year and a brief look at the recent NASA […]

As Global Displacement Surges, Crypto Is Emerging as a Financial Lifeline for Refugees
Blockchain & Crypto

As Global Displacement Surges, Crypto Is Emerging as a Financial Lifeline for Refugees

More than 123 million people worldwide have been forced to flee their homes, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. As wars and migration reshape global finance, some experts believe crypto and digital assets could become an unexpected financial lifeline for refugees.

The Economics of Motherhood: Where We Stand at Gender Equality Ahead of Mother’s Day 2026
Society & Lifestyle

The Economics of Motherhood: Where We Stand at Gender Equality Ahead of Mother’s Day 2026

Mother’s Day (celebrated on March 15 in the UK and May 10, 2026, globally) arrives at a moment when many countries are re-examining the unpaid labour and legal protections that shape mothers’ lives. As public celebrations and family gatherings approach, researchers and policy makers point to persistent gaps in how societies value caregiving — gaps […]

The Global Rise of Instant Payments: How Real-Time Rails Are Reshaping Finance Across Every Region
Fintech & Ecommerce

The Global Rise of Instant Payments: How Real-Time Rails Are Reshaping Finance Across Every Region

Instant payment market worth $34 billion in 2025 is on a trajectory that could see it approach $500 billion by 2034. The data from regulators and payment providers around the world tell a story of adoption that is accelerating faster than anticipated.

Why Payment Technology Is Now Central to the Restaurant Experience, Especially on Mother’s Day
Fintech & Ecommerce

Why Payment Technology Is Now Central to the Restaurant Experience, Especially on Mother’s Day

New research from Lloyds Merchant Services reveals how contactless payments, mobile wallets and integrated systems are reshaping hospitality and restaurant experience, and why busy occasions like Mother’s Day put the spotlight squarely on checkout.

Best Business Practices When Paying Suppliers
Fintech & Ecommerce

Best Business Practices When Paying Suppliers

Hiring third-party suppliers can be a smart move when your business needs to stay flexible. Whether you’re taking on a seasonal spike in demand, bringing in a specialist for a short-term project, or scaling up without the commitment of permanent staff, suppliers offer valuable expertise without adding fixed costs to your payroll. This makes them […]

Interview with Karolina Aleksandrova, ProMoney Founder & Organiser of the Baltic Payment Forum
Fintech & Ecommerce

Interview with Karolina Aleksandrova, ProMoney Founder & Organiser of the Baltic Payment Forum

PaySpace Magazine Global spoke to Karolina Aleksandrova, Founder of ProMoney and organiser of the Baltic Payment Forum that took place on March 3, 2026 in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Why CFOs Are Rethinking How Businesses Control Vendor and Subscription Spending in 2026: Expert Commentary
Fintech & Ecommerce

Why CFOs Are Rethinking How Businesses Control Vendor and Subscription Spending in 2026: Expert Commentary

For decades, corporate spending was treated as a back-office problem — a tangle of expense reports, paper invoices, and spreadsheet-driven procurement reviews that business finance teams managed reactively rather than strategically. That era is ending. Across industries, a convergence of economic pressure, digital transformation, and boardroom scrutiny is forcing organizations to rethink how they manage, […]

Why Gender Diversity is Imperative in Shaping Ethical AI: Expert Opinion
Science & Technology

Why Gender Diversity is Imperative in Shaping Ethical AI: Expert Opinion

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been making headlines as it moves from a future-facing concept to a modern reality. From fraud detection and credit scoring to customer service automation and risk modelling, AI systems are increasingly shaping real-world outcomes, particularly within the financial services industry. But as AI adoption accelerates across payments and technology, one question […]

How Fintech Helps Families Manage Long-Term Expenses
Fintech & Ecommerce

How Fintech Helps Families Manage Long-Term Expenses

Caring for aging family members can be emotionally rewarding, but it often comes with significant financial responsibilities. Long-term care costs, whether for medical support, home assistance, or specialized services, can quickly add up. Many families struggle to track expenses, coordinate payments, and plan for the future while ensuring their loved ones receive quality care. In […]

Payment Processing Problems Every Small Business Owner Knows (And What to Do About Them)
Fintech & Ecommerce

Payment Processing Problems Every Small Business Owner Knows (And What to Do About Them)

Running a small business is rewarding, stressful, and, if you’ve ever watched a payment fail at checkout while a customer sighs and reaches for another card, occasionally humbling. Payment processing is one of those behind-the-scenes operations that nobody thinks about until something goes wrong. And according to the data, something goes wrong quite a lot.

Digital Payments Are Transforming Financial Inclusion Worldwide But 1.3 Billion Adults Still Lack Bank Access
Fintech & Ecommerce

Digital Payments Are Transforming Financial Inclusion Worldwide But 1.3 Billion Adults Still Lack Bank Access

Digital payment solutions are accelerating financial inclusion worldwide, with 79% of adults now owning financial accounts, according to World Bank data. Yet 1.3 billion people remain unbanked.

AI Was Supposed to Make Everything Easier. Researchers Keep Finding the Opposite
Science & Technology

AI Was Supposed to Make Everything Easier. Researchers Keep Finding the Opposite

From an AI agent secretly mining crypto to workers suffering mental burnout from overuse, the unintended consequences of artificial intelligence are arriving faster than anyone predicted, and what’s worse – they’re getting stranger.

Reading, But Make It Cinematic: The Tech Behind Immersive Reading
Science & Technology

Reading, But Make It Cinematic: The Tech Behind Immersive Reading

From AI-narrated audiobooks to AR-enhanced pages, the way we consume stories is being quietly and radically transformed in the concept of immersive reading.