Voice Of The Industry

Explore of the latest payments and ecommerce commentary and insights, directly from the experts most involved in the industry

These are just some of the various topics that experienced The Paypers editors and our expert collaborators cover extensively in this section. From the minds and research of reputed thought leaders comes a constantly updated collection of thought-leader pieces dedicated to keeping you up to date with all the knowledge – spanning from the latest ecommerce trend to the inner-workings of the freshest fintech innovation – so you have the most pertinent data and analyses to take your decision-making process to the next level.

These are just some of the various topics that experienced The Paypers editors and our expert collaborators cover extensively in this

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The digital assets opportunity in Africa

Expert Opinion | Cryptocurrencies | Published Friday 25 Apr 2025 08:30 CET

Estelle Brack explores the digital assets landscape in Africa, including crypto use cases, mining potential, and evolving regulation.

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The digital assets opportunity in Africa

Expert Opinion | Cryptocurrencies | Published Friday 25 Apr 2025 08:30 CET

Estelle Brack explores the digital assets landscape in Africa, including crypto use cases, mining potential, and evolving regulation.

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Latest Voices of the Industry

Berlin, bold ideas, and the next phase of fintech: key highlights from FIBE 2025

Expert Opinion | Online & Mobile Banking | 24 Apr 2025 12:53 CET
The Paypers attended #FIBE25 in Berlin – 2 days of bold fintech insights, from AI and stablecoins to regulation and the future of payments.
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Buy Now, Pay Later – a dynamic and still evolving market

Expert Opinion | Online Payments | 23 Apr 2025 10:21 CET

Mark Beresford, Director at Edgar, Dunn & Company, discusses the ever-changing market of BNPL, one of the most popular alternative payment methods at the moment. 


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The Paypers global IPO market outlook 2025

Expert Opinion | Payments General | 22 Apr 2025 08:41 CET
This article dives into the current state of IPO activity, focusing on the impact of trade tensions and emerging markets.
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Web 3 payments: hype or the future of money?

Expert Opinion | Cryptocurrencies | 17 Apr 2025 12:12 CET

Question: What is faster, cheaper, and borderless—besides the internet? Answer: Stablecoins & Web 3 payments—faster than traditional banking, cheaper than wire transfers, and borderless by design.

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The payment maturity model: a blueprint for unlocking merchant growth

Thought leader insights | Payments General | 16 Apr 2025 08:34 CET
Brady Harris, CEO at IXOPAY, explores how merchants can leverage the payment maturity model to drive growth, enhance data control, and expand globally.
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Three months in: Trump's impact on finance and crypto

Expert Opinion | Cryptocurrencies | 15 Apr 2025 11:30 CET
Cernescu Dragos, News Editor at The Paypers, analyses the impact of President Donald Trump’s decisions for the financial and crypto sectors, three months into his second term.
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Stablecoin strategy for banks

Expert Opinion | Cryptocurrencies | 15 Apr 2025 10:45 CET

Tony McLaughlin, CEO of Ubyx, explains why banks should act now and how they can implement a practical stablecoin strategy that aligns with their existing business models.


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Verification of Payee (VoP): key insights, challenges, and compliance strategies from industry experts

Expert Opinion | Payments General | 15 Apr 2025 09:36 CET

In early April 2025, The Paypers hosted a webinar titled Verification of Payee—Getting Ready for the Last Milestone, featuring payment specialists from Worldline and Projective Group.



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GenAI developments in 2025: impact, regulations, and the rise of impostor scams

Expert Opinion | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 14 Apr 2025 10:27 CET
Irina Ionescu, Senior Editor at The Paypers, tackles the latest developments in AI, discussing the correlation between GenAI, deepfakes, and fraud, as well as the rise of Agentic AI.



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Digital payments reset the norm

Thought leader insights | Payments General | 14 Apr 2025 09:21 CET
Following the release of the 10th edition of its Global Payments Report, Worldpay discusses how digital payments have shaped the payments landscape.
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The rise of synthetic identity fraud: a call to action for financial institutions

Expert Opinion | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 11 Apr 2025 08:57 CET
Dheeraj Maken, Practice Director at Everest Group, discusses the surge in synthetic identity fraud and what financial institutions in the US can do to spot and deter it. 



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How the adoption of the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) can assist in international trade digitalisation

Expert Opinion | Payments General | 11 Apr 2025 08:04 CET
Digital crime is eroding trust in global supply chains. Alexandre Kech and Gerard Hartsink explore how universally verifiable organisational identity could be the key to building a safer, more resilient future.
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Powerful takeaways from the Women at the Forefront of Payments video series

Expert Opinion | Payments General | 10 Apr 2025 09:00 CET
The Women at the Forefront of Payments series showcases the journeys and insights of women leaders in payments and fintech, offering key lessons on leadership, diversity, and career growth.
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Breaking the Visa and Mastercard duopoly: Europe's path to innovation

Expert Opinion | Payments General | 09 Apr 2025 12:26 CET
The Paypers explores how Visa and Mastercard's dominance continues to shape Europe's payment landscape and the efforts to break the duopoly for a more innovative future.
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Digital trust – the role of wallets

Expert Opinion | Payments General | 09 Apr 2025 08:00 CET
Steve Pannifer from Consult Hyperion highlights the need for digital trust built on mutual authentication – wallet to wallet transactions with verified credentials on both sides.
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What's next for marketplaces and platforms in 2025 | Exclusive insights from industry experts

Expert Opinion | Payments General | 08 Apr 2025 14:43 CET
The Paypers brings together top experts to discuss what 2025 has in store for marketplaces and online platforms.
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The future of identity verification in payments with Web 3

Expert Opinion | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 08 Apr 2025 07:44 CET

Scott Pounder from Prometheus Insights Consulting looks at decentralised identity solutions and how they can enhance KYC (Know Your Customer) processes, improve user privacy, and reduce fraud in payments.


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Insights from mpe 2025 – key highlights and trends

Expert Opinion | Payments General | 07 Apr 2025 12:34 CET
Irina Ionescu and Diana Lupuleac, Senior Editors at The Paypers, share key takeaways from mpe Berlin 2025 and explore their implications for the industry.



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Cracks in China's banking system

Expert Opinion | Online & Mobile Banking | 07 Apr 2025 09:56 CET
Sinziana Albu, Senior News Editor at The Paypers, shares insights into the challenges that Chinese banks have been facing before shutting down their operations, as well as key risk indicators, government stabilisation efforts, and systemic risks based on the most up-to-date information.
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Romania: 2025 analysis of payments and ecommerce trends

Expert Opinion | Payments General | 04 Apr 2025 13:22 CET
Diana Lupuleac, Senior Editor at The Paypers, analyses the 2025 payments and ecommerce industry trends in Romania.
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