The Payments Blog

The payments landscape is shifting beneath our feet, and stablecoins are at the centre of it all. While most of us have been watching crypto volatility from the sidelines, a quieter revolution has been brewing in merchant acquiring: where forward-thinking payment companies are starting to settle transactions in stablecoins instead of traditional currencies. It's not just theoretical anymore. Real acquirers are processing real transactions with real merchants, using stablecoin

The payments world is buzzing with talk of regulatory changes coming in 2026, and payment surcharges are squarely in the crosshairs. While we might not see a coordinated "global crackdown," the writing's on the wall: regulators worldwide are tightening their grip on how merchants can pass payment costs to customers. If you're running a fintech, building payment solutions, or advising merchants, now's the time to get ahead of these changes. Let's dive into what's actually happ

The payment tech landscape is about to hit warp speed. As we look toward 2026, the convergence of AI, embedded finance, and real-time infrastructure is creating opportunities that didn't exist just 12 months ago. For startups and fintechs, this isn't just about keeping up: it's about positioning yourself at the centre of a payments revolution that will reshape how transactions happen. Let's dive into the trends that will define 2026 and what they mean for your business strate

We're living through the AI gold rush right now. Every fintech company, payments processor, and digital wallet is racing to slap "AI-powered" on their marketing materials. But here's the uncomfortable question nobody wants to ask: what happens when the music stops? The signs are already there if you know where to look. Companies are quietly scaling back their AI ambitions, and the gap between AI promises and reality is getting harder to ignore. So let's dive into what an AI b

AI in payments is everywhere these days. From fraud detection to automated processing, artificial intelligence promises to make our...

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In a move to reshape Australia's payment ecosystem, the Treasury has unveiled a trio of publications outlining the Government's strategic...