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Iran Demands Bitcoin and Crypto for Strait of Hormuz Toll Payments
Iran is demanding that oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz make toll payments in the form of cryptocurrency, according to a new report from the Financial Times. The report cites Iran Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Products Exporters' Union…
Iran Demanding Huge Bitcoin Payments to Pass Through Strait of Hormuz
Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Late Tuesday evening, US president Donald Trump said the US had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran that included the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for the…
The Best Mobile Payment Apps We've Tested for 2026
Deeper Dive: Our Top Tested Picks April 8, 2026: With this update, our recommended mobile payment app lineup remains unchanged. The existing picks have been vetted for currency and availability. Quick and easy NFC payment system Anonymous…
Iran Gives Approved Hormuz Shippers 'Few Seconds' To Submit Payment In Bitcoin
Iran plans to require shipping companies to pay transit tolls in Bitcoin for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a Financial Times report. As Micah Zimmerman reports for BitcoinMagazine.com, this links bitcoin to one of the…
Providers wait for hundreds of millions in delayed Medicaid payments
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — Indiana nursing homes are owed hundreds of millions in back payments for services provided under the state's Medicaid program for long-term care. The federal Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services hasn't yet…
CashPro App Usage Rises 20% as Clients Approve $38,000 in Payments Every Second
'The CashPro App has been our saving grace,' said Daylon Bailey, Treasury Operations Manager of Highgate Hotels and member of the CashPro North America Board. 'It helps me make decisions everyday – including whether to approve someone's…
Polygon Labs In Talks To Raise Up To $100 Million For Payments Unit
According to a new report from The Information, Polygon Labs is currently in early-stage talks with investors to raise up to $100 million. The fresh capital is earmarked for the launch and expansion of a dedicated stablecoin payments business.
Mastercard: A Strong Investment Opportunity in the Payment Sector
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Pensioners could be missing out on extra £86 weekly payment
However, the latest figures from the DWP suggest there are still more than 700,000 eligible pensioners not claiming the benefit they are entitled to. Some older people believe that having savings or owning their home would make them ineligible for…
First Two Ships Pass Through Strait Of Hormuz Since Ceasefire As Iran Demands Payment In Crypto
Last night we reported that no less than 800 ships were still trapped in the immediate aftermath of the US-Iran ceasefire agreement, unsure what the fine print of the deal meant for transits. This morning we are down to ~798, after the first two…
Polygon Labs Eyes $100 Million to Launch Stablecoin Payments
Polygon Labs is in early talks to raise up to $100 million to scale a regulated stablecoin payments business, shifting its focus from generic blockchain support to real‑world money movement that boosts on‑chain transaction…
Swiss banks push CHF stablecoin pilot to bridge blockchain, fiat payments
A consortium of six major Swiss banks joined forces with Swiss Stablecoin AG to test use cases for a Swiss franc-pegged stablecoin, the country's largest bank UBS announced Wednesday. UBS, PostFinance, Sygnum, Raiffeisen, Zürcher Kantonalbank…
Full list of Adult Disability Payment changes you must report
The latest figures from Social Security Scotland show there are currently 484,055 people in receipt of Adult Disability Payment (ADP). The devolved benefit has now replaced Personal independence Payment (PIP) for new and existing claimants with a…
MAS reviews GIRO payment safeguards with banks
SINGAPORE – The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is working with the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) and banks to strengthen safeguards in using GIRO, said Minister of State for National Development Alvin Tan. The review will…
Capital One pushes deeper into AI, business payments
Key insights: Capital One has closed its $5 billion deal to buy business banking fintech Brex. What's at stake: Brex has about 35,000 clients, providing a boost to Capital One's business banking strategy. Forward look: Brex also has a suite of…
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