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If the AI Bubble Bursts: What Happens to Fintech and Payments?
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
Kian Jackson
Nov 16


Stripe vs Adyen: The Ultimate Payments Platform Showdown for Fintechs (2025 Edition)
Choosing the right payments platform can make or break your fintech venture. In 2025, two giants dominate the conversation: Stripe and...
Kian Jackson
Sep 27


Google's New Agent Payments Protocol: What Fintechs Need to Know
Google just dropped something massive in the payments world. Their new Agent Payments Protocol (AP2), announced in September 2025, is...
Kian Jackson
Sep 21


7 Mistakes You're Making with AI in Payments (and How to Fix Them)
AI in payments is everywhere these days. From fraud detection to automated processing, artificial intelligence promises to make our...
Kian Jackson
Sep 13


What Visa and Mastercard Are Doing in Agentic Commerce
The payments industry is witnessing a seismic shift, and it's happening faster than most people realise. Both Visa and Mastercard have...
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Sep 5


Why Everyone in Payments Is Talking About Agentic AI (And Your Business Should Too)
The payments industry is buzzing with excitement about something that sounds like science fiction but is happening right now. Agentic AI ...
Kian Jackson
Sep 3


What Does ‘Invisible Payments’ Actually Mean—and Is Your Business Ready?
What Are Invisible Payments? Imagine you’ve just finished your ride with Uber. You hop out of the car, thank the driver, and walk...
Kian Jackson
Aug 21


Navigating the Complex World of Payment Processing: A Guide to Payment Processors, Facilitators, and ISOs
The payment processing industry has transformed how consumers and businesses transact, offering increased flexibility and efficiency. At...
Kian Jackson
May 6, 2024
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