As Europe moves toward a new era of digital finance, the convergence of payments and identity is redefining how people prove who they are and access financial services.

In an internal interview, Claire Deprez-Pipon, a leading expert at the intersection of digital identity and finance, at Hopae discusses the challenges fintechs face in verifying customers across borders, balancing compliance with user experience, and preparing for the rollout of the European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet under eIDAS 2.0.

Claire reflects on her journey into the digital identity space and offers strategic insights into how banks and financial institutions can adapt their infrastructure, processes, and partnerships to thrive in this rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.

Read Claire’s full interview on Hopae.com, which discusses Europe’s digital future converging payments and digital identity.