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Kieran O'Connor
Business Journalist Kieran joined SBC in January 2024, after graduating from Emerson College, Boston in 2023 with a Masters degree in Journalism. Previously, Kieran has written for InBoston Magazine as well as several UK publications such as The Sunday World, Female First and The Warrington Guardian.
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DRESDEN, GERMANY - 18. July 2023: SumUp card reader for digital payments lying on a table. The wireless device allows to pay with credit cards. Small terminal device of the technology company.
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Europe
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Why SumUp’s POS is key to its banking expansion
October 1, 2025
Nubank sign
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Fintech
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Could Nubank flip the US payments system on its head?
October 1, 2025
Visa CRO: antiquated infrastructure needs updating to fight fraud
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Blockchain
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Visa says stablecoins beat cash for global payouts
September 30, 2025
Frankfurt, Germany - December 27, 2022:Euro Sign. European Central Bank (ECB) is the central bank of the euro and administers the monetary policy of the Eurozone in Frankfurt, Germany.
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Europe
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Central banks explore EU–Swiss instant payment connection
September 30, 2025
UK digital payments.
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Fintech
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UK banks bet on tokenised deposits to stay relevant
September 29, 2025
Yoti, Post Office and Lloyds digital IDs recognised by UK govt
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Fintech
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Digital ID isn’t just for immigration, it’s for payments too
September 26, 2025
USDC cryptocurrency symbol golden USD coin in hand abstract concept.
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Asia
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Coinbase adds local currency stablecoins as 70% want US alternatives 
September 25, 2025
Exterior of Revolut's new London HQ.
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Compliance
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Revolut stuck in licence purgatory while investing in UK
September 24, 2025
USA and China flags on wooden table in office. International relations.
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AML
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PayPal faces US review over China mobile payments deal
September 24, 2025
HSBC
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Asia
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HSBC kicks off fresh strategy by expanding tokenised deposit service
September 23, 2025
Brazil flag waving on white background with clipping path. Cliping path is easily cutout the flag.
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Blockchain
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Crypto firms are beginning to take notice of Pix’s dominance 
September 22, 2025
WROCLAW, POLAND - NOVEMBER 26, 2023:Starling Bank logo, British bank, digital challenger bank or neobank, displayed on MacBook Pro screen.
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Marketing
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Starling uses Arsenal tie-up to promote smarter payments
September 19, 2025
Close-up of microphones in an empty meeting room at a press conference.
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North America
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The “future of payments hinges”on this stablecoins debate
September 17, 2025
Google sign on building.
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AI
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How Google plans to standardise AI payments
September 17, 2025
Economic crisis and global economic recession. Businessman use laptop analyze economic graph with warning sign for caution in investing economic situation warning, Business investment risks.
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Data
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Zelle says fraud odds lower than toilet injuries
September 16, 2025
Saudi flag with blue digital filter over it.
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Fintech
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Saudi Arabia sets pace for fintech innovation
September 16, 2025
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