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Social Security update: Payments of up to $5,181 coming this week
Millions of Social Security recipients can look forward to their monthly payment arriving this week. More than 70 million Americans depend on Social Security for critical income through retirement, disability and survivor benefits. Funded by…
Whole Foods scraps dystopian payment method after fury from customers
Sign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter to get all the biggest exclusive stories Every Whole Foods in the US is ripping out its biometric payment method that allows people to pay with their palms after it was shunned by customers. By June 3…
Swiss favour smartphone payments over cards and cash
Some 28% of the Swiss population prefer mobile payment, according to the Visa Payment Monitor 2026. This is closely followed by debit cards (27%) and cash (25%). “People who make contactless payments with their smartphone use the card that…
James Van Der Beek pals helped him with $4million house payment before his death
Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek bought a Texas ranch worth more than $4million in the weeks before his death. The late actor, who died at the age of 48 from colorectal cancer earlier this month, was able to purchase the sprawling ranch with…
OKX snags European payments license for stablecoin and crypto card expansion
Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has obtained a payment institution (PI) license in Malta, aligning with European Union regulatory requirements that take effect in March. Don't miss another story.Subscribe to the State of Crypto Newsletter today. See…
OKX Secures Malta License To Expand EU Stablecoin Payments
Cryptocurrency exchange OKX expanded its regulatory footprint in Europe, securing a license for stablecoin payments. OKX has obtained a Payment Institution (PI) license in Malta, the company told Cointelegraph on Monday. The authorization is issued…
OKX Secures EU Payments License, Expands Stablecoin Card and Pay Services
Crypto exchange OKX has obtained a Payment Institution (PI) license in Malta, clearing a major regulatory requirement ahead of new EU rules that take effect in March 2026. The license allows OKX to continue offering stablecoin-related payment…
Column: Managing your credit cards is more than making your payments on time
Credit cards are a part of everyday life for most Central Oregonians. We regularly use them to pay for groceries, gas, medical bills, and the occasional unexpected expense. Credit cards can also be a growing source of financial stress. Americans…
Stablecoin Payments Show Up at Checkout Despite Crypto Markets Slump
But as Presidents Day promotions roll out across the U.S., crypto holders who still have some liquidity left in their digital wallets to spend may paradoxically find more retailers than ever ready to accept their tokens. After all, maybe a 40% dip…
Australia unveils 'down payment' for submarine facility
Australia unveiled A$3.9 billion (US$2.8 billion) in spending yesterday as a “down payment” on a new facility to build nuclear submarines under the tripartite AUKUS security pact with the UK and the US. The AUKUS pact aims to arm…
James Van Der Beek's Rep Confirms He Secured a Down Payment For Home
James Van Der Beek secured a down payment for his family's ranch in Texas prior to his death. “James secured [a] down payment for the Texas ranch for the family with the help of friends through a trust so they could shift from rent to…
XRP Price Gains 19% Despite 70% Slump in On-Chain Payment Volume
Despite a sharp decline in on-chain payment activity throughout the XRP Ledger, XRP has experienced an unexpected short-term recovery, reporting a price increase of about 19%. It is difficult for traders to tell whether this move is the start of a…
B2B Payments Go Digital and Boost Cash Flow Control
And that means there's no one-size-fits-all payment mechanism for B2B. Unlike consumer payments, where a handful of rails dominate and user experience is the primary battleground, B2B payments sit at the intersection of finance, procurement…
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James Van Der Beek secured down payment to buy family's Texas ranch just before his death with help from friends
Before his death, James Van Der Beek purchased a multimillion dollar Texas ranch for his family with help from his friends. The Dawson's Creek star, who died at 48 on Feb. 11, left Los Angeles in 2020 with his wife and their six children to begin…
California offers up to 20% down payment aid for first-time homebuyers
SAN DIEGO — California is offering down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers through the California Dream for All Program. The program provides substantial financial support to eligible applicants. It offers up to 20 percent…
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