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Dumb Money Gets Smarter: The Future Of Payments
The rise of both digital currencies and programmable payments are poised to redefine where and how money flows. Banks will need to move from reacting to these disruptions to actively shaping how they work. Since the House of Medici days, money has…
Fighting payment fraud with AI
Stripe Payments is a Business Reporter client Global payments processor Stripe outlines the growing damage caused by payment fraud and explains how AI-driven tools are helping businesses combat these threats while unlocking new opportunities for…
Transforming payments technology with AI
Stripe Payments is a Business Reporter client Global payments processor Stripe explores how artificial intelligence is revolutionising business payments by boosting revenue, reducing fraud and transforming customer experience. Artificial…
5 Ways to Lower Your Car Payments
You can reduce your car payment in a few ways, including refinancing your loan to get a better interest rate. If you are experiencing financial hardship, contact your lender to discuss possible assistance before missing payments. Longer-term…
Hospital Payments Targeted as Republicans Grasp for Health Plan
Republican congressional leaders are considering a Medicare pay cut for hospitals as GOP lawmakers try to come up with a counterproposal to Democrats' demands to renew Obamacare subsidies, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise said Wednesday. The…
Trump signals backing of direct $1,500 payments for millions of Americans
President Donald Trump has signaled his support for a Republican proposal that would deposit $1,000 to $1,500 checks into health care accounts for Americans. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy, who leads the Senate health committee, and Idaho Senator…
Why faster, friction-free cross-border payment systems help SMEs expand their horizons
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the world's quiet but dependable engines that are driving growth – making up about 90 per cent of the business landscape in most economies, according to the World Bank. “Across…
December 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions plus cost of living support
As the end of 2025 draws nearer, higher bills combined with lower temperatures mean many will be facing increased costs in the approach to Christmas. For millions across the country, managing the cost of living remains a daily struggle as prices…
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airpay Payment Services Gets RBI's Cross-border Payment Aggregator Licence
airpay Payment Services announced it has received the Reserve Bank of India's approval to operate as a cross-border payment aggregator. Following the regulator's nod, the company now has the license to operate and process online, physical, and…
Elon Musk Says DOGE Flagged Billions in Federal 'Zombie Payments'
Elon Musk claimed that audits conducted under the Department of Government Efficiency identified what he described as “zombie payments” worth between $100 billion to $200 billion a year, marking the clearest accounting he has offered…
Blockstream Connects Lightning and Liquid for Faster, Private Bitcoin (BTC) Payments
Blockstream has rolled out an update to its mobile app that allows users to swap between Bitcoin's Lightning and Liquid networks, aiming to lower the entry barrier for private, fast bitcoin BTC$92,082.93 payments. Don't miss another story.Subscribe…
Social Security Benefits Rising in 2026: See Who Gets Increased Payments First
The year 2026 promises a good return on COLA benefits for all Social Security beneficiaries in the United States. At the moment, approximately 75 million recipients are awaiting the 2.8% COLA increase. While the imminent holiday season is already…
YouTube TV breaks up bundles in major streaming overhaul & payments to change
YOUTUBE TV is rolling out a huge change to its streaming platform, officially breaking up its bundles in a huge streaming overhaul. As the platform prepares to introduce genre-specific channel packages, consumers will see their monthly payments…
XRP News: Gemini Adds RLUSD Support on XRPL for Faster Payments
/ Crypto News / XRP News: Gemini Adds RLUSD Support on XRPL for Faster Payments CoinGape has covered the cryptocurrency industry since 2017, aiming to provide informative insights to our readers. Our journal analysts bring years of experience in…
The Wells Fargo Reflect Card Is Our Top Pick for Avoiding Interest Payments in 2026
Many or all of the products here are from our partners that compensate us. It's how we make money. But our editorial integrity ensures that our product ratings are not influenced by compensation. Paying off high-interest debt can feel like fighting…
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