Latin America has become one of the most attractive growth regions for iGaming and adult businesses. The growth of LATAM local payment channels proving an easy option to enter the market for high-risk merchants like IGaming and Adult. At PayConsults, we've seen firsthand how local payment methods unlock the volume and audience that traditional card acquiring can't.

The future of commerce is not being decided on homepages, ad campaigns, or even product pages. It’s being decided at checkout . As we step into 2026, new research from across the GCC has made one thing clear: customers are no longer willing to trade security for convenience, or vice versa. They want both. And the businesses that deliver that balance will dominate the next era of digital commerce. A recent regional survey of over 2,000 online shoppers across the GCC revealed d

As the year comes to a close, it’s a good moment to pause, not just to look back at what we’ve built, but to reflect on what we’ve learned together. This year, the payments ecosystem moved faster than ever. AI reshaped fraud, regulations tightened across regions, and high-risk businesses were challenged to adapt, or fall behind. At PayConsults , our blogs throughout the year were written with one clear goal: to help high-risk businesses understand the changes shaping payments

The 2025 holiday season isn’t just about shopping sprees and festive cheer, it’s about how technology is transforming the way people spend, shop, and gift . According to Visa’s latest survey, nearly half of U.S. consumers are now using AI tools  to enhance their shopping experience, and younger generations are turning cryptocurrency  into the newest form of holiday gifting. But what do these changes mean for businesses - especially those in high-risk or digital-first industri

In Part 1, we established that real risk flows upward. Now, we need to look at exactly what is flowing up that chain. Visa’s latest reports break down exactly what keeps Acquirers awake at night. If you are a Payment Facilitator (PayFac) or a Marketplace, these aren't just theoretical concerns, they are the specific pitfalls that can cause your Acquirer to pull the plug on your processing capabilities. Here is a deep dive into the four critical risk areas you need to master,