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mirror.co.uk - Nicholas Dawson - Martin Lewis £800 payments warning as 'you won't know
Martin Lewis £800 payments warning as 'you won't know
The Mirror

Martin Lewis wants people to check their old paperwork or risk missing out on more than £800. He spoke about the widespread issue on his BBC podcast, warning that people won't realise they're entitled to compensation. Millions are believed to…

wwd.com - Glenn Taylor - USPS Halts Pension Payments, Hikes Stamps to Avoid Cash Crisis
USPS Halts Pension Payments, Hikes Stamps to Avoid Cash Crisis
WWD

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is pulling more levers as it attempts to stave off a possible cash crisis, temporarily suspending pension contributions in a move that will free up to $2.5 billion this year. Starting Friday, the beleaguered…

express.co.uk - Alex Evans - Older state pensioners handed £739.60 state pension payments every 4 weeks
Older state pensioners handed £739.60 state pension payments every 4 weeks
Daily Express

Older state pensioners will get a £440 boost Older state pensioners are being handed a financial boost for the new tax year, with basic rate payments now increasing to a maximum of £739.60 every four weeks, the DWP has confirmed. The…

indianexpress.com - Anish Mondal - Why RBI proposes 1-hour delay for digital payments above Rs 10,000
Why RBI proposes 1-hour delay for digital payments above Rs 10,000
The Indian Express

RBI transaction delay proposal: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed one-hour delay for digital payments exceeding Rs 10,000 per transaction. In its report, ‘Discussion Paper – Exploring Safeguards in Digital Payments to Curb…

reason.com - Jacob Sullum - In new tariff cases, Trump asserts 'unreviewable' power to invent a balance-of-payments deficit
In new tariff cases, Trump asserts 'unreviewable' power to invent a balance-of-payments deficit
Reason Magazine - Free Minds and Free Markets

Hours after the Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump's 'emergency' tariffs on February 20, he revealed a backup plan. Instead of relying on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which the justices held does not authorize…

cointelegraph.com - Sam Bourgi - Iran Eyes Bitcoin Payments for Strait of Hormuz Oil Transit
Iran Eyes Bitcoin Payments for Strait of Hormuz Oil Transit
Cointelegraph

Bitcoin is emerging as a potential component in the fragile ceasefire that is taking shape between the United States and Iran after a 39-day conflict disrupted the region and forced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran is unlikely to…

fool.com - Bram Berkowitz - Stanley Druckenmiller Says Stablecoins Will Dominate Global Payments Within 15 Years. Are Visa and Mastercard Stock in Trouble?
Stanley Druckenmiller Says Stablecoins Will Dominate Global Payments Within 15 Years. Are Visa and Mastercard Stock in Trouble?
The Motley Fool

Stablecoins have made a big splash in payments. The tokens leverage the same blockchain technology as cryptocurrencies, but without the inherent volatility. Stablecoins are often pegged to fiat currencies like the U.S. dollar, meaning they try to…

wsws.org - USPS moves to suspend pension payments amid deepening financial crisis
USPS moves to suspend pension payments amid deepening financial crisis
World Socialist Web Site

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has suspended payments to its employees' pension program, amid a mounting liquidity crisis. Postmaster General David Steiner told the House Oversight Committee in March: “At our current rate we will be…

independent.ie - Rory McGinn - SuperValu, Mr Price and Applegreen get fixed payment notices by consumer watchdog
SuperValu, Mr Price and Applegreen get fixed payment notices by consumer watchdog
Irish Independent

Cedarglade Ltd, trading as SuperValu on Aston Quay in Dublin, received two notices for failing to display correct prices. Corajio Unlimited Company, trading as Mr Price, was issued six notices for failing to display unit prices on certain products…

the-sun.com - Jacob Willeford - 3 grocery giants shake up checkout process with new payment change
3 grocery giants shake up checkout process with new payment change
The US Sun

AT least three grocery giants are updating their checkout processes to offer customers a new way to pay for merchandise. The move from the retailers comes as several make adjustments to checkout areas this year to improve the store experience. Your…

birminghammail.co.uk - James Rodger - DWP sending automatic bonus payments to state pensioners born before 1960
DWP sending automatic bonus payments to state pensioners born before 1960
Birmingham Live

The Department for Work and Pensions is sending automatic bonus payments to state pensioners born before 1960 this winter. The DWP has confirmed the return of the £300 Winter Fuel Payment. State pensioners will be eligible for this year's…

walesonline.co.uk - Nicholas Dawson - Martin Lewis explains 'only way to know' if you are due payment
Martin Lewis explains 'only way to know' if you are due payment
Wales Online

Martin Lewis says people need to check their paperwork or risk missing out on more than £800. He highlighted the issue on his BBC podcast, warning that people will be completely unaware they are affected. Millions of consumers are believed to…

kristv.com - By Matt Scherer/www.miltrac.org - Department of Veterans Affairs streamlines claims process to deliver faster payments to veteran families
Department of Veterans Affairs streamlines claims process to deliver faster payments to veteran families
KRIS 6 News Corpus Christi

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Faster time and quicker payments for veteran families submitting a VA disability claim are now taking place to add those who serve to obtain them. According to the VA, the organization was required to separately…

washingtonexaminer.com - Emily Ekshian - Congress balks at crypto regulation - adversaries push for market dominance
Congress balks at crypto regulation - adversaries push for market dominance
Washington Examiner

The United States is currently underperforming in a critical area where it stands to gain or lose the most. Unlike China's e-CNY or Russia's digital ruble, U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins are private, market-driven, and globally portable. They…

winnipegfreepress.com - The Associated Press - Judge bars Arizona from regulating prediction market operators and pauses prosecution of Kalshi
Judge bars Arizona from regulating prediction market operators and pauses prosecution of Kalshi
Winnipeg Free Press

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