Data protection laws being put to the test

A global survey conducted in May 2022 by MARCO has found that the Covid-19 pandemic ushered in a new era of online shopping, cashless payments, and the general growth of the digital ecosystem. As more and more transactions move online, the importance of privacy and...

Global smartphone shipments continue to be impacted

An updated forecast for the worldwide smartphone market from IDC is showing a more prolonged recovery than previously expected. According to the latest Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker forecast, shipments of smartphones will decline 9,1% in 2022, a reduction...

Prevent Christmas cheer falling to cybercrime

Christmas is always a special time for millions of people around the world, but it is also a special season for cybercriminals as they take advantage of shopping days to intensify their phishing attacks, ransomware, and even dropping malware into emails. During this...

Downloads to crypto wallets on the decrease

Despite the massive volatility experience this year, cryptocurrencies hit 257-million users worldwide – up from 239-million a year ago. However, while the crypto user base continues growing, crypto wallets find it hard to beat 2021 figures as a record year for...

Cross-border innovations will drive instant payments

The number of instant payment transactions will increase from 97-billion in 2022 to more than 376-billion by 2027 – growth of 289% – according to a new study from Juniper Research. The company predicts that an increased roll-out of instant cross-border...