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Veridos: Why designing quantum-ready trust for global travel and identity starts now
Data Protection

Veridos: Why designing quantum-ready trust for global travel and identity starts now

Passports could be exposed for years before quantum computers arrive, as governments face a slow, fragile migration to new cryptography.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Last month
Giesecke+Devrient adds colours to ceramic payment cards
Fintech

Giesecke+Devrient adds colours to ceramic payment cards

Banks can now use coloured ceramic cards to woo affluent customers as Giesecke+Devrient widens a premium product long dominated by black.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
The invisible trust layer: Why payments are becoming a systems problem
Fintech

The invisible trust layer: Why payments are becoming a systems problem

Banks risk losing customer control as instant payments force fraud, identity and authorisation into one real-time trust system.

By Dr Carsten Wengel • 3 min read • Last month
Why data architecture decides the efficiency of the cash cycle
Digital Transformation

Why data architecture decides the efficiency of the cash cycle

Fragmented systems still leave banks and retailers unable to see the full cash cycle, limiting forecasting and making route planning harder.

By Robert Rose • 4 min read • Last month
EU advances tech sovereignty and UK reshapes AI oversight
Data Protection

EU advances tech sovereignty and UK reshapes AI oversight

Brussels' move could reduce reliance on non-EU tech, while London's new AI minister signals tighter oversight of a fast-growing sector.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Jul 2026
The most expensive system in cash operations is the one standing still
Data Protection

The most expensive system in cash operations is the one standing still

Unplanned outages can cost cash centres thousands of dollars an hour, making predictive maintenance a growing priority for operators and central banks.

By Stephan Wunderle • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2026
Giesecke+Devrient says post-quantum shift is urgent
Data Protection

Giesecke+Devrient says post-quantum shift is urgent

Encrypted data could be exposed years before practical quantum computers arrive, putting identity, telecoms and payments under pressure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2026
G+D expands card issuance tools to lift activation
Customer Relationship Management

G+D expands card issuance tools to lift activation

Issuers could cut card returns and speed first use as address checks, smart packaging and kiosk collection target pre-activation failures.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026
When identity becomes the payment rail
Data Protection

When identity becomes the payment rail

Banks face a costly overhaul as EU rules will soon make digital identity wallets mandatory for strong customer authentication, reshaping onboarding and fraud checks.

By Martin Zeisel • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Exclusive: G+D's Sofiane Chouane on the future of European fintech
Data Protection

Exclusive: G+D's Sofiane Chouane on the future of European fintech

European fintech is maturing as G+D's Sofiane Chouane charts a future shaped by stricter regulation, AI, and bank-startup partnerships.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Sat, 21st Mar 2026
How resilient currency infrastructure supports access and trust
Digital Transformation

How resilient currency infrastructure supports access and trust

Resilient currency infrastructure underpins trust, keeps cash accessible in crises and ensures inclusive participation in the digital age.

By Monika Speckmaier • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
How five digital forces will redefine banking by 2026
Disaster Recovery

How five digital forces will redefine banking by 2026

Banks are shifting from product sellers to trusted digital infrastructure, fusing AI, mobile, embedded finance, identity and digital currencies.

By Dominik Wurzer • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
How digital service is transforming global cash cycles
Data Analytics

How digital service is transforming global cash cycles

From AI analytics to remote fixes, digital service is reshaping cash operations, boosting uptime, trust, and sustainability at every stage.

By Stephan Wunderle • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Germany pioneers quantum-resistant ID cards for digital security
Data Protection

Germany pioneers quantum-resistant ID cards for digital security

Germany is set to launch quantum-resistant ID cards, pioneering new cryptography to protect digital identities against future quantum computing threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025

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How banknotes pack more security technology than most people imagine
Fintech

How banknotes pack more security technology than most people imagine

Multiple hidden layers make banknotes hard to fake and easy to verify, from embedded fibres and micromirrors to machine-only sensors.

By Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) • 4 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026
The authentication paradox: securing payments without human presence
Fintech

The authentication paradox: securing payments without human presence

As AI agents start spending on our behalf, payments must be secured even when no human is present to pass traditional authentication checks.

By Ivan Vukelikj • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
ECB partners with tech consortium to deliver digital euro offline
Digital Transformation

ECB partners with tech consortium to deliver digital euro offline

The European Central Bank partners with Giesecke+Devrient, Nexi, and Capgemini to enable offline payments for the digital euro, ensuring privacy and resilience.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025