Neira Jones

🚨 Just Out: UK Finance Annual Fraud Report 2025 – What the Latest Data Tells Us The UK Finance Annual Fraud Report 2025 (in collaboration with BioCatch) has landed, and its findings are both a wake-up call and a testament to the resilience of the UK’s financial sector. As fraudst...

📣 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! The UK Finance 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 (in partnership with BioCatch), is Out!
#UKFinance #FraudReport2025 #FinancialCrime #FraudPrevention #AI #Fintech #RiskManagement
See my analysis below 👇
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Revolut to invest €1 billion in France and apply for banking licence Revolut is to invest more than $1 billion to expand its operations in France over the next three years as it prepares to apply for a French banking licence.

🇫🇷 Revolut is investing €1bn in France and seeking a full banking licence-its biggest EU move yet. Will this shake up French banking and spark more digital competition across Europe? Details: www.finextra.com/newsarticle/... #fintech #banking

Will the Property (Digital Assets) Bill place the UK as a leader in cryptoassets? The Property (Digital Assets etc.) Bill passed 3rd Reading in the House of Lords on 8 May 2025 and w...

🏛️ The UK’s Property (Digital Assets) Bill just passed the Lords (8 May), aiming to give crypto and NFTs clear legal status. With new FCA and Treasury moves, is the UK set to lead in digital assets-or risk falling behind? Details: www.finextra.com/the-long-rea... #crypto #regulation

UK Government to rush through new rules governing buy now, pay later products After years of wrangling, the UK Government is finally introducing new rules to clamp down on what it describes as the 'wild west' of buy now, pay later lending.

⚖️ The UK is set to regulate Buy Now, Pay Later! New rules mean stronger rights, clearer info, and FCA oversight for millions of shoppers. Legislation hits Parliament 19 May. Details: www.finextra.com/newsarticle/... #BNPL #fintech

AI is transforming how we pay, shop, and trust online-but 60% worry about AI risks, and deepfakes are a real threat. Where does your country stand on digital trust and tech? See the Checkout.com Trust Index: trustindex.checkout.com #AI #DigitalTrust

CaixaBank and BBVA process first Requests to Pay between banks in Europe CaixaBank and BBVA have teamed up with Spanish payments outfit Iberpay to process the first Requests to Pay between banks in Europe.

🚀 CaixaBank & BBVA just made Europe’s first interbank Request to Pay transactions! More control and flexibility for payers and payees-big step for digital #payments. Details: www.finextra.com/newsarticle/... #fintech #SEPA #SRtP

ING Belgium launches 'check the call' fraud feature Following success in the Netherlands, ING is rolling out its 'check the call' fraud feature to customers in Belgium.

ING Belgium just launched "Check the Call", letting customers instantly verify if a caller is really from ING, helping stop bank helpdesk fraud. The tool cut fraud by 43% in the Netherlands. A big step for safer banking! More: www.finextra.com/newsarticle/... #fraud #banking

Monzo launches tool that allows customers to undo payments Monzo has rolled out a new feature that allows customers to set a personal timeframe to cancel a mistaken bank transfer.

@monzo.com just launched a feature letting you undo payments seconds after sending-perfect for catching mistakes or scams. Choose a 10-60 second window to cancel before it’s too late. Game-changer for digital banking! More: www.finextra.com/newsarticle/... #fintech #banking

Nubank launches tap-to-pay Pix Brazilian digital banking giant Nubank is rolling out a feature that lets customers tap their phones for ins-store transactions via the country's Pix instant payments system.

@nubank.com.br just dropped tap-to-pay Pix, making F2F payments in Brazil even simpler. No more QR codes: just tap and pay from your account or in up to 12 instalments. Fast, secure, with a home screen shortcut for instant access. Will this change how Brazil pays? www.finextra.com/newsarticle/...

Meta investigates stablecoins for payouts - report Years after being forced to abandon its crypto project, Meta is in talks with digital asset firms about integrating stablecoin payments into its platform, according to Fortune.

#Meta is back in crypto, exploring #stablecoin payouts on Facebook, Instagram & WhatsApp. Could this spark mainstream adoption, or will regulation hold it back? What’s your take?
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#Fintech

Bhutan launches world's first national-level crypto tourism payment system Bhutan has joined forces with Binance and DK Bank to become the first country to roll out a national-level crypto payments system for tourists.

Bhutan Launches World’s First National-Level Crypto Tourism Payment System with Binance and DK Bank. Tourists can now pay via QR codes using 100+ cryptos for visas, hotels, and services, with 100+ merchants onboard. www.finextra.com/newsarticle/...

A new regulation to restrict 'debanking' | Addleshaw Goddard LLPA new regulation to restrict 'debanking' On 28 April 2025, HM Treasury published a near-final version of the 'Payment Services and Payment Accounts (Contract Terminations) (Amendment) Regulations 2025'. This new legislation is designed to p...

UK Government unveils new debanking rules: banks and payment firms must give 90 days’ notice and clear reasons before closing accounts, boosting transparency and fairness from April 2026. More details: www.addleshawgoddard.com/en/insights/...

FCA seeks feedback on regulation of cryptoasset trading platforms in next phase of road to regulation The FCA is seeking views on the future regulation of specific cryptoasset activities, ahead of legislation to bring them within regulation.

FCA wants your views on new crypto trading platform rules to boost consumer protection and market integrity. Feedback open till 13 June 2025! Will you help shape the UK’s crypto future?👇
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Stripe rolls out stablecoin accounts in 101 countries, as Bridge launches USDB - Ledger Insights - blockchain for enterprise Three months ago Stripe completed its $1.1 billion acquisition of stablecoin orchestration firm Bridge and yesterday it revealed that Stablecoin Financial

#Stripe launches #stablecoin accounts in 101 countries, targeting businesses in volatile economies. Powered by Bridge tech, firms can hold USDC/USDB, get paid in crypto or fiat, and pay globally-no self-custody needed. A big step for cross-border finance.
More: www.ledgerinsights.com/stripe-rolls...

N26 joins Revolut in disrupting the telecommunications market German neobank N26 is following in the footsteps of Revolut by entering the telecommunications market with the introduction of a digital mobile plan

Fintech meets telecom! 🚀 N26 just launched digital mobile plans on Vodafone’s 5G, following Revolut’s lead. Activate your eSIM in-app, enjoy unlimited calls/texts, EU/EEA roaming, and flexible data bundles-no long contracts. Is this the future of banking? Read more: www.finextra.com/newsarticle/...

Visa invests in BVNK: Accelerating our vision for stablecoin payments infrastructure | BVNK Blog

Visa Invests in BVNK, a #stablecoin payment infrastructure and winner of the Best Cross Border Merchant Solution at the MPE 2025 Awards. BVNK now processes $12B+ annually, powering global payments for top brands.
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🚀 Samsung Wallet’s new Tap to Transfer, powered by Visa & Mastercard, lets Galaxy users send money instantly by tapping phones or a debit card, no extra apps needed! Works with other wallets & allows remote transfers too. 👇
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CFPB to revisit open banking rule In its latest about-turn under the Trump administration, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is preparing to reopen its recently finalised open banking rule, according to Bloomberg Law.

Big news: The US CFPB is revisiting its open banking rule, raising questions for banks, fintechs & consumers. Will this pause mean better safeguards or stall innovation and choice? What’s your view? What would it take to help progress in financial services?👇
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PayPal launches contactless mobile wallet in Germany PayPal's long-running effort to crack the high street continues with the launch in Germany of a contactless mobile wallet that lets users pay instore and in instalments with a tap of their phone.

PayPal launches its 1st contactless mobile wallet in Germany, letting users tap to pay in-store, split purchases with “Pay Later” & earn cashback-all in one app. With plans for wider EU rollout, is this the moment cashless retail takes off across the continent?👇
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Open Banking Limited announces 31 firms to fund new cVRP delivery company | Open Banking Expo Open Banking Limited (OBL) has revealed that 31 organisations from across Open Banking and payments have committed to fund the creation of a new company that will take forward the initial phase of…

Open Banking Limited Secures Funding from 31 Firms to Launch New #cVRP Company, Advancing Variable Recurring Payments in the UK. Thirty-one firms will fund a new cVRP company, targeting regulated sectors and boosting UK #OpenBanking #payments.
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#fintech

Cards That Won’t Quit 💳, Cash That Won’t Die 💸, and #Payments That Won’t Stand Still 🚀: Lessons from the Worldpay Global Payments Report 2025. Dive into my full take 👉 www.linkedin.com/pulse/cards-...

Find and Buy with AI: Visa Unveils New Era of Commerce AI is transforming how we shop and pay. Visa is bringing the power of its network and decades-long expertise to bring trust and security to AI-driven commerc...

Visa Unveils AI-Powered Shopping Tools, Integrates Agentic Commerce & Tap-to-Pay Innovations for Seamless Consumer Experience. Visa’s new AI tools let consumers find, compare & buy products with conversational assistants and tap-to-pay, enhancing online shopping.
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Google Wallet brings ID passes to the UK Brits will soon be able to use their passports to create digital ID passes and store them in their Google Wallets.

Google Wallet Launches #Digital ID Passes for UK Passports, Partners with Rail Delivery Group, and Integrates Privacy Tech. UK users can store passport-based digital IDs in Google Wallet, use them for Railcards, and benefit from new privacy features.
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#identity

Mastercard Agent Pay: AI gets a license to spend Welcome to Inside the Circles, your scoop on the people, tech and trends shaping the digital economy and beyond. Generative AI is already enabling virtual shopping sprees.

Mastercard Launches Agent Pay to Enable Secure #AI-Powered Agentic #Payments with Microsoft and Industry Partners. Mastercard’s Agent Pay lets AI agents make secure, tokenised payments, embedding trusted transactions in generative AI platforms globally.
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RTP and FedNow limit increases surge in instant payments Findings from RedCompass Labs have indicated that the increasing transaction limits of RTP and FedNow are making instant payments more appealing to banks in the US.

RTP and FedNow Limit Increases Expected to Drive Surge in US Instant Payment Volumes, Amid Fraud Concerns. US banks forecast 23% instant payment growth as RTP and FedNow limits rise, but warn of increased fraud risks.
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That sounds a bit sloppy for a national rollout, I hope they fix this soon...

Checkout.com Launches Face Authentication to Strengthen Digital Identity Verification Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments company, today announced the launch of face authentication, an AI-powered extension to its Identity Verification (IDV) solution.

Checkout.com Unveils Face #Authentication to Enhance #Digital #Identity Verification and Combat #Fraud in #Payments. Checkout.com launches biometric face authentication to fight fraud, streamline onboarding, and boost payment security.
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#fintech #biometrics

FCA to provide live AI testing service for financial firms The Financial Conduct Authority is to launch a live AI testing service to help firm deploy safe and responsible artifical intelligence models.

FCA to Launch Live #AI Testing Service for Financial Firms, Enhancing Safe #Innovation and Regulatory Oversight. The FCA will pilot a live AI testing service from September 2025, helping firms innovate responsibly and informing future regulation.
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#fintech

Mastercard takes 360-degree approach to cover stablecoin transactions Mastercard is doubling down on stablecoins, unveiling new global end-to-end acceptance and payments capabilities.

Mastercard Launches 360-Degree Strategy to Enable Secure, Scalable #Stablecoin Transactions with Industry Partners. Mastercard partners with fintechs for risk monitoring, compliance, and seamless stablecoin #payments across its network.
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Ha! That's a shame! There doesn't seem to be any public news about this that I can find...😕