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Exodus (EXOD) to cut 25% of global workforce in payments shift
Crypto wallet firm Exodus Movement (EXOD) will cut about 25% of its global workforce as it reshapes its business around stablecoin payments and card infrastructure. The Omaha, Nebraska-based company said in a filing the layoffs are part of a…
Is Rainbet legit? A guide to payment methods for Australian players
When you type “is rainbet legit” into a search engine, the first thing most Aussies want to see is a clear licence badge. Rainbet operates under a licence issued by the Curacao eGaming Authority, a regulator that enforces basic…
How payment data is reshaping retail customer engagement
Retailers have never had more ways to reach consumers. Yet, as Mastercard's Johann Suchon, SVP, consumer acquisition and engagement, Apac, explains, that abundance has created a new challenge: Deciding where to focus investment to generate…
Skycrown Casino Online Review: Bonuses, Payments & Mobile Play for Aussie Players
First thing you'll do on Skycrown casino online is create an account. The sign‑up page asks for the basics – name, email, date of birth and a password you'll remember. Aussie players need to confirm they are over 18 and provide a…
Parents urged to claim Child Benefit for their newborn to avoid missing payments
Parents across the UK are being urged to claim Child Benefit for their newborn baby as soon as possible after figures revealed thousands of families are missing out on payments in their child's first year. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) said more…
Key HMRC payment deadline next week for Self Assessment taxpayers
Thousands of Self Assessment taxpayers have until next Thursday, July 31, to make an important payment to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) or risk seeing the amount they owe increase through interest charges. People who make payments on account…
Amazon Japan distributor AZ-Com Maruwa to adopt yen stablecoin JPYC for payments
A Japanese logistics company that counts Amazon Japan as a client plans to settle payments in the regulated yen stablecoin JPYC with business partners, including independent truck drivers, according to a report by Nikkei Asia. Tokyo-listed AZ-COM…
New DWP update for all pensioners due Winter Fuel Payment this year
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a reminder to pensioners about important September deadlines to opt out of receiving this year's Winter Fuel Payment. Older people in Scotland can opt out of the Pension Age Winter Heating…
DWP says Brits may be eligible for £150 payment this winter
DWP says Brits may be eligible for £150 payment this winter The Warm Home Discount that offers Brits a one-off £150 payment is set to reopen this year. The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that the scheme will reopen in…
UPI transactions surge over 5 years; 12 countries adopt India's digital payment system
UPI transactions in India: The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has surged over the past five years. Launched by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on April 11, 2016, under the regulatory supervision of the Reserve Bank of India…
Why Vertical SaaS Companies Are Taking Control of Payments
Merchants now expect business software to do more than manage workflows. They want it to drive revenue, accelerate cash flow, simplify payments and surface the insights needed to run smarter. That evolution formed the basis of the latest…
Governments Weigh Ransomware Payment Bans as Hackers Grow Bolder
That's according to a report Monday (July 20) from the Financial Times (FT), which cites the example of the U.K.'s planned ban on ransomware payouts from public sector organizations and “critical national infrastructure groups.”…
Andy Burnham new £200 cost-of-living payments
A new cost-of-living support fund will be open under Andy Burnham, with households able to apply for payments. Burnham steps into Number 10 on Monday to become the next Prime Minister. A new Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) was recently launched…
Who Decides Now: How Developers and Tech Teams Are Reshaping the Future of AP Payments
Something fundamental is changing about who decides how organizations pay their suppliers. For years, payments automation was evaluated primarily by finance leaders focused on efficiency gains, cost savings and reduced manual workloads. Embedded…
Andy Burnham £150 cost-of-living payments for 6 million households
More low-income households will continue to receive cost-of-living support when Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister. The £150 Warm Home Discount was recently extended to help millions more households with energy bills over winter. This knocks…
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