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Full List of Lawmakers Backing $3,000 Direct Payments to Americans
A proposal that would send $3,000 direct payments to millions of Americans is gaining traction in Congress as supporters push to revive cash relief amid rising living costs. The plan is part of the Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act, a…
£2.5m payment is reversed using Monzo's tool for 'oh no moments'
News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. An “undo payments” tool from Monzo has…
Sony appears to be auto-refunding Highguard players their microtransaction payments
Sony has commenced refunding Highguard payments to PlayStation 5 players. In a now-deleted thread on Reddit reported by IGN earlier today, a player who had enjoyed their time with Wildlight's free-to-play hero shooter confirmed that they had…
Social Security update: COLA payments could change due to Iran War
Social Security recipients could see a larger‑than‑expected cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA) in 2027 if surging oil prices tied to the war with Iran continue to push inflation higher, experts say. Because oil prices have…
Mexican Banks Are Working to Boost Digital Payments in Tech Push
Mexican regulators and banks are seeking to boost the volume of payments that are sent digitally and curb consumers' preference for cash, according to the head of the country's banking industry group.
UK households to get new £200 payments from April
Households will be eligible for new cash payments Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed the rollout of a new Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF, delivering emergency support payments for hard-up families. Households will be eligible for hundreds of…
Stripe-backed crypto startup Tempo releases AI payments protocol, launches blockchain
The fintech giant Stripe along with Tempo, a blockchain startup incubated by the payments company as well as the venture firm Paradigm, launched a new payments protocol on Wednesday to make it easier for AI actors to send and receive money. Dubbed…
BBC Breakfast guest sets record straight on payment for TV appearances
A frequent face on BBC Breakfast has clarified the reality of being paid for her appearances on the show. Dr Helen Wall, an expert mental health speaker, has been a fixture on both BBC Breakfast and Morning Live since 2022, racking up more than 80…
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) Presents at Wells Fargo Payments/Fintech Symposium 2026 Transcript
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) Wells Fargo Payments/Fintech Symposium 2026 March 18, 2026 12:00 PM EDT James Kehoe - Corporate Executive VP & CFO Georgios Mihalos - SVP & Head of Investor Relations Jason Kupferberg - Wells Fargo…
Mattamy Homes Alberta to Cover First Year of Mortgage Payments
Homebuilder announces limited-time campaign to cover first 12 months of mortgage payments, helping buyers settle in with confidence CALGARY, AB, March 18, 2026 /CNW/ - Whether it's a first home, a place to grow into, or a home that better fits the…
The Refund Fraud Economy: Exploiting Major Retailers and Payment Platforms
Refund fraud is no longer just opportunistic abuse of return policies. Instead, it has evolved into a structured underground marketplace where fraud techniques are packaged and sold like digital products. An analysis of thousands of posts from…
Bybit Pay Brings Everyday QR Crypto Payments to Bolivia With Yape
DUBAI, UAE, March 18, 2026 /CNW/ -- Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has launched Yape QR payments on Bybit Pay in Bolivia, enabling users to make real-world crypto payments online and at local merchants…
Stripe-led payments blockchain Tempo goes live with AI agent protocol
Tempo, the payments-focused blockchain developed by payments giant Stripe and crypto investment firm Paradigm, launched its mainnet on Wednesday, bringing its stablecoin payment system out of testing and into live use. The network is built to…
Stripe-Backed Tempo Network Launches With Focus on AI Agent Payments
Tempo, the payments-focused layer-1 blockchain from Stripe and Paradigm, launched its mainnet on Wednesday, providing key infrastructure for the agentic economy in the process. Alongside the network's launch, Tempo unveiled a new open standard for…
Senator Raises Questions About Reported $10 Billion Payment to Trump Administration for TikTok U.S. Deal, Including Whether President Requested Any Compensation for Himself
Investors including Oracle and Silver Lake that acquired stakes in the new TikTok U.S. joint venture are reportedly paying a $10 billion fee to the Trump administration as part of the deal — and now a senior Democratic senator is looking for…
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