FinTech & Financial Services
E-Invoicing: What Really Works 15 Months After Mandatory Start
⏱ 9 min read As of January 1, 2025, the mandatory use of e-invoices has become a reality in ... »
Wero, UPI, Pix: Visa Reports Record Profits in Major Economies
From Brazil to India to Europe: Nearly every major economy is currently building its own digital payment ... »
Embedded Finance 2026: Why Every B2B Company Can Become a Bank
Embedded Finance is transforming non-banks into financial service providers. A machinery manufacturer ... »
Tokenizing Real-World Assets: Europe’s $4T Opportunity
Tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) long stood as a blockchain promise without substance. In 2026, ... »
Instant Payments: Why Europe’s Banks Face Real-Time Pressure
As of October 2025, all banks in the euro area must be able to send instant payments - within a maximum ... »
Digital Euro: Showdown in European Parliament – What’s at Stake
The ECB has completed the preparation phase for the digital euro. The decision now lies with the EU Parliament ... »
DORA, AI Act, MiCA All at Once: RegTech Mandatory
DORA, AI Act, MiCA - three EU regulations hitting the financial sector simultaneously. Compliance costs ... »
Wero vs PayPal, EUDIW Nov Launch: Year’s Key Payment Decisions
More than 99 percent of German SEPA accounts are instant-payment-capable. Wero is challenging PayPal. ... »
CSRD’s 1st Reporting Obligation: Finance Must Know Now
The CSRD’s first reporting obligation is here. Companies with more than 1,000 employees must report ... »
Open Banking Has Failed – Why PSD3 Will Restart It
Open Banking was supposed to revolutionize the financial market. The reality in Germany? Just 8.7 percent ... »
