Embedding CBDCs into everyday payments

As IoT deployments scale toward billions of devices, a connectivity gap is emerging: many applications need more than LTE solutions provide, yet don’t require full 5G’s complexity or cost. 5G RedCap bridges this gap.

Retail CBDCs will only succeed if they work at the point of sale. Fortunately, embedding them into everyday commerce is simpler than many expect, building on today’s infrastructure with little change for merchants or consumers.

The European Union’s eIDAS 2.0 regulation mandates each member state must issue at least one digital identity wallet by the end of 2026, and relying parties requiring SCA must accept them by the end of 2027. Entities within affected sectors such as finance, banking, telecommunications, energy, healthcare, transport, and digital infrastructure have a lot to prepare for, and those hard deadlines are a lot closer than you think.

The superapp race is heating up. But as Big Tech rushes to incorporate payments and create “the one app to rule them all,” should banks enter the race or hold off?

Has eco-innovation in business terms moved from “nice to have” to “here to stay”? Gabrielle Bugat and Simon Rosenberger talk it over in Spotlight Podcast.

Asia is home to some of the world’s most advanced digital payment systems – and some of its most cash-reliant economies. In this edition of our global payment series, we explore how India and Indonesia are navigating this duality, while laying the groundwork toward central bank digital currencies.

Mobile wallets are changing the way we pay – and how fraudsters attack. By giving consumers more visibility and control of where and how their payment credentials are used, banks can turn these wallets into a powerful first line of defense.

AI adoption is speeding up – but how can organizations build genuine trust in new AI systems? And what does it actually mean to have trustworthy AI? A new study led by Veridos provides some insight.

Modern consumers are looking for more than just simple functionality from their payment cards – they’re also seeking status, exclusivity, and unique experiences.

Are identities actually under pressure? How is fraud evolving with new technologies, and can business cope? Learn more with Spotlight Podcast.