Louis Thompsett
Louis joined SBC Media as News Editor for Payment Expert in February 2026. He has 3 years editorial experience in the fintech space. No stranger to the iGaming world, Louis began his career covering the global gaming industry. He has a Master’s Degree
from the University of Westminster, and has a keen interest in distilling the payment lifecycle from consumer to payment issuer.
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Cryptocurrencies
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CLARITY Act: Industry reaction as bill is blocked after failing to muster enough bipartisan support
September 16, 2026
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Cryptocurrencies
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Payment Expert Podcast: How cartels and scam networks launder money through crypto
September 16, 2026
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Cryptocurrencies
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Trump agrees CLARITY Act ethics rules ahead of Senate vote, say Republicans
September 14, 2026
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Compliance
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Binance markets “beyond-standard” compliance to West Africa, months after EU lockout
September 14, 2026
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Cross-border payments
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The role of correspondent banking in international transfers
September 14, 2026
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Fintech
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT for banks and hosts the data
September 11, 2026
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Open Banking
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Open banking payments need “sustainable commercial model” – FCA
September 10, 2026
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Fintech
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Fintech a “critical driver” of UK's G7 AI goal, says UK AI Minister
September 9, 2026
23:32
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Podcast
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Payment Expert Podcast: The Payments Association's Benjamin David on AI-enabled fraud and intelligence sharing
September 9, 2026
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Fintech
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PaymentIQ launches Cashier Plus
September 8, 2026
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Payments
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PayTabs to buy Amazon Payment Services MENA arm
September 7, 2026
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BNPL
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UK BNPL regulation: what's changing and why it matters
September 7, 2026
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Crypto & Digital Assets
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How merchants can accept crypto payments in four key markets
September 4, 2026
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Video
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Settled Up: “Metal music grounds me and keeps me focused”, Benjamin David, The Payments Association
September 4, 2026
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Payments
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Absa, M-Pesa expand digital payments deal at FACIM 2026
September 3, 2026
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Regulation & Risk
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Visa expands A2A Protect with first Featurespace tool
September 2, 2026