Today, Visa announced that Tap to Phone – a technology that turns a smartphone into a point-of-sale (POS) device - has experienced a 200% increase globally over the past year, supporting millions of sellers of all sizes worldwide. In the UK, Tap to Phone adoption is even higher, at a growth rate of 320%.

On March 31, 2025, new mandatory requirements of PCI Data Security Standards Version 4.0 (PCI DSS v4.0) will come into effect. Among the critical updates from the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council, led by major credit card companies, is the introduction of measures designed to prevent digital skimming attacks.

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Antom, a leading provider of unified merchant payment services under Ant International, has earned Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type II certification, a globally recognised benchmark for data security and privacy protection. This certification highlights Antom’s commitment to meeting the highest security standards, reinforcing its advanced payment solutions.

The banking sector is poised for both growth and significant regulatory challenges in 2025. While financial institutions aim to expand and leverage technological advancements such as artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain, they must also navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.  The dual challenge of driving innovation while maintaining compliance remains a critical concern for banks worldwide.

Youverse is proud to sponsor Future Identity Finance 2025, a premier event  shaping the future of identity in financial services. With over 500 industry  leaders—from banks, insurers, and regulators to tech innovators—this event is a  must for those driving digital transformation. 

Colombia's digital payments industry is booming, with the country's leading mobile transactions platform Nequi at the forefront. EBANX, a global technology company specializing in payment services for rising markets, has reported a significant increase in Nequi's cross-border transaction volume. Merchants of EBANX offering the payment method in Colombia have seen an average month-over-month growth of 33% in Nequi's transaction volume since September of last year.

A new partnership with Mastercard and its Multi-Token Network (MTN) is marking a bold step into the future of digital finance and commerce. Mastercard’s MTN will onboard Ondo Finance as its first provider of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). This integration will bring Ondo’s Short-Term US Government Treasuries Fund (OUSG) to MTN, enabling businesses that onboard with Ondo to seamlessly access the benefits of tokenized treasuries.

The Saxo Bank Group announces its financial results for 2024, achieving the best results in the company's history. The Group reported a net profit of DKK 1,005 million for 2024, compared to a net profit of DKK 260 million for 2023, corresponding to an increase of 287%. The adjusted net profit for 2024 ended at DKK 1,074 million.