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Durability test of 10-euro banknotes, checking for the material’s resilience and longevity
#Currency Management
Technical Innovation
5 Mins.

Repurposing old banknotes through BFE®

Banknote fiber extraction (BFE®) has real-world applications that banks can turn to in an era of increasing environmental responsibility.

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#Inspiration
Trends
6 Mins.

4 payment trends that shaped 2025

As 2025 draws to a close, Spotlight reflects on the four payment trends that redefined how we pay – and what they mean for banks heading into 2026.

A woman presents her digital ID to demonstrate how it works and its functionality
#Business Transformation
Technical Innovation
6 Mins.

A brIDge to eIDAS 2.0 compliance

How can relying parties prepare for eIDAS 2.0–mandated deadlines? An orchestration layer for acceptance across multiple wallets is one avenue.

Woman outside holding a phone, surrounded by digital visualizations like charts and apps
#Tech Innovation
Trends
8 Mins.

Should banks enter the superapp race?

Big Tech is racing to build superapps that offer a wide array of services. Should banks enter the race or follow a different strategy?

A robot and a human hand touch over a network of big data, with a lightbulb containing data points.
#Currency Management
Technical Innovation
5 Mins.

Digital service excellence in cash operations

Cash operations today must be efficient, resilient, and sustainable. Service digitalization ensures all three – securely.

Man using a laptop to securely log into his account, highlighting safe online access and security.
#Payment Technology
Interview
10 Mins.

Fraud prevention in the payments industry

G+D experts share how to tackle rising payment fraud with smart tech, secure design, and seamless user experience.

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#Connectivity & IoT
Technical Innovation
8 Mins.

5G RedCap: the next step for massive IoT

5G RedCap bridges the gap between LTE and full 5G, offering efficient, low-power connectivity for billions of IoT devices.