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Airwallex is about to take on Stripe and the rest of the payments industry - in the physical world
Airwallex, the Australian fintech that has spent a decade quietly building global payments infrastructure, is moving into in-person payments. The move deepens its rivalry with Stripe across the payments stack, and enables the startup to directly…
Medicare payments would change under new bill
A new bipartisan bill introduced in Congress would eliminate a key cost‑sharing requirement tied to Medicare's chronic care management services. If passed, lawmakers say this could expand access for seniors with multiple chronic conditions…
Global Payments Inc. stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitors despite daily gains
Shares of Global Payments Inc. GPN advanced 2.29% to $70.17 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around mixed trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX rising 0.80% to 7,022.95 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA…
Group warns SSA payment increase for the elderly not enough to keep up with inflation
A group representing senior citizens in the U.S. has warned that this year's adjustments to social security cost of living allowances of the elderly will not be enough to keep up with rising inflation. The Senior Citizens League predicts that the…
Exclusive | Around 14% of Enrollees in ACA Plans Failed to Make Payments, Data Shows
14% of enrollees failed to pay their first premium* 14% of enrollees failed to pay their first premium* 14% of enrollees failed to pay their first premium* 14% of enrollees failed to pay their first premium* 14% of enrollees failed to pay their…
Average monthly mortgage payment hits new high, topping $2K for first time ever
Outstanding mortgage payments reached a new high at the end of last year when the typical mortgage holder's monthly payment exceeded $2,000 for the first time. While the average monthly payment for new homebuyers crossed the $2,000 threshold in…
The Iran war is China's global payments debut
It has been China's long-held dream to dethrone King Dollar. Beijing got its first break after Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine and Russian lenders were deleted overnight from the system that moves the world's money. However, back…
New Adult Disability Payment claimants could get backdated money before July
The latest figures from Social Security Scotland show at the end of January, some 498,090 people were receiving Adult Disability Payment (ADP), the devolved benefit that has now replaced all new and the vast majority of existing claims for Personal…
Economic turmoil opens a door for AI-powered B2B payments
Key insights: Bank of America reported 20% growth in its B2B payments app. What's at stake: The bank says the technology can address challenges that businesses face due to geopolitical and economic challenges. Forward look: The bank plans added…
DWP benefit fraud rules could see payments stopped for up to three years
Individuals receiving benefits could see their payments suspended for months or potentially years if discovered to have committed fraud, under new guidance issued by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The updated regulations reveal that…
Small firms in Wales hit by supply chain fears and late payments
Small firms in the UK are facing some of the toughest trading conditions since the pandemic, with supply chain fears, late payments and cash flow issues once again dominating the landscape. The findings come from the latest Global Economic…
12 stocks including Tejas Networks, Rubicon, GHV Infra, SPEL Semiconductor, Brigade, John Cockeril, Fino Payments will remain in focus on Thursday
Tejas Networks has announced the appointment of AVS Prasad as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective May 16. The appointment comes as part of the company's ongoing efforts to strengthen its financial governance and strategic capabilities.
US mortgage payments ease slightly but affordability strain persists
One in four homeowners remain cost-burdened, report finds The average monthly mortgage payment in the United States declined slightly in 2025, but affordability pressures remain elevated, with nearly one in four borrowers still spending a…
Prediction Market Open Interest Hits $1B as Capital Stays Locked in Long-Dated Bets
Simultaneous sports, geopolitical and election markets are keeping positions open for weeks or months rather than days. Growth is accelerating, but whether that capital proves durable will depend on contract mix and regulatory pressure. Open…
OP token rises after payments card provider Ether.fi finalizes migration to the layer 2 network
OP, the governance token for OP Mainnet, has increased as much as 5% since Tuesday night following news that Ether.fi, a decentralized finance protocol known for providing noncustodial crypto payment cards, completed its migration to the ethereum…
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