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Could Stripe and PayPal reshape the future of digital payments?
The payments industry may be on the verge of one of its biggest amalgamations since the rise of online commerce. Reports that Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have jointly offered to acquire PayPal for $60.50 per share, valuing…
Natural raises $30M to reinvent payments for AI agents - and take on Stripe
AI agents are starting to execute more sophisticated tasks, such as identifying vendors that can deliver freight, comparing prices, and messaging the vendor to organizing a delivery. But when it comes to making a payment for the shipment, they…
Trust, security and collaboration seen as pillars of growth in digital payments
Visa successfully hosted the Visa Sri Lanka Cybersecurity Conclave 2026 on 25 June 2026, convening leaders from the banking sector, Government, regulators and industry bodies to foster dialogue on evolving cyber threat landscape and the collective…
Buyers Trading In Vehicles With Negative Equity Face Record Monthly Payments: Edmunds
The number of automobile owners trading in vehicles with negative equity continues to rise, with 29.6 percent of trade-ins in the second quarter showing more money owed on existing auto loans than the vehicles were worth, according to automotive…
An Aurora church helped fund payments to homeless people. Now it's under scrutiny.
Two regional Seventh-day Adventist conferences that oversee the activities of its member churches across several states have launched inquiries into an Aurora-based congregation tied to a Medicaid operation that exploited the homeless. The Rocky…
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…
Ex now claiming minimum wage to reduce child maintenance payments
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Semaglutide fuels rapid growth in US GLP-1RA use as payments rise
As semaglutide became the predominant GLP-1RA, nationally representative data exposed a widening divide between falling patient costs and rising payments from all sources. Want to read later? Download your PDF copy by clicking here. In a recent…
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…
Pointsbet Review - Bonuses, Mobile App, Payments & Aussie Betting Guide
First‑time visitors to Pointsbet will see a clean registration page that asks for the basics – name, date of birth, address and a valid email. The form is deliberately short, because the platform wants you to start betting quickly…
Trump's trade war targets Brazil's payment rail
Key insight: Trump plans a 25% tariff on most Brazilian exports, citing the role of the country's Pix payment rail as one of the reasons. What's at stake: Pix has become Brazil's most popular option for digital payments. Expert quote: 'These…
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…
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