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When are February 2026 SNAP payments coming?
Tens of millions of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients are set to get payments in February. While SNAP—also commonly known as food stamps —is a federal benefit, it is administered by state and local officials…
DWP urgent message to benefit claimants over 'higher payments
The DWP has issued a plea to benefit claimants to ensure they get their rightful payments. Senior officials from the department have appealed to claimants to 'please let us know' if their circumstances change, as this could unlock additional…
Best Ways to Buy Cryptocurrency in Australia (2026) | Platforms, Payment Methods & Tips
The Australian government is in the midst of tightening regulations on the crypto industry, which could increase consumer protections while strengthening crypto's reputation as a financial asset. In September, the government released draft…
Third round of January Social Security payments goes out in five days
The third round of January Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in five days. Retirees born on or after the 21st of a month will receive this payment on Jan. 28. The first round of payments went out on Jan. 14…
UPI payments app PhonePe's $1.5 billion IPO to see Walmart cut stake
Companies like PhonePe are entitled to an annual incentive for the promotion of low-value UPI transactions. This incentive has been coming down over years. Tiger Global and Microsoft will sell 1.039 million and 3.678 million shares The ban on real…
Trump says he's 'not a huge fan' of 401(k) withdrawal plan for homebuyers' down payments
President Donald Trump on Thursday said he's 'not a huge fan' of a proposal his administration is developing that would allow prospective homebuyers withdraw from their 401(k) retirement accounts for a down payment. 'I'm not a huge fan,' Trump told…
Customers Bancorp targets 8-12% loan and deposit growth for 2026 as payments and AI drive expansion (NYSE:CUBB)
Earnings Call Insights: Customers Bancorp (CUBI) Q4 2025 Jay Sidhu, Founder & Executive Chairman, opened by congratulating Samvir Sidhu on his CEO appointment and highlighted the company's transformation: 'what began as an approximately $175…
Universal Credit reminder as Brits could lose DWP payments
There are certain circumstances you must report to the DWP or risk losing payments Brits are being warned that failure to notify the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) of specific changes could lead to their payments being suspended. Latest…
Key DWP payments rising from April from State Pension to PIP - full list
Key DWP benefits are rising from April including State Pension, Pension Credit and PIP Households across the UK claiming certain benefits will see a boost to their income from April as new payment rates take effect. The Department for Work and…
DWP urges PIP claimants 'let us know' to claim up to £633 in extra payments
DWP permanent secretary Peter Schofield spoke to MPs about his department's work The DWP has spoken about its work to make sure people get the benefit payments they are entitled to. Top officials from the department urged claimants to 'please let…
This Week in Stablecoins: Payment Pain Points, Tokenization and Davos
The clearest signals of the sector's maturation came not from a startup demo day, but from the World Economic Forum in Davos this week, where tokenization was discussed not as a moonshot but as a cost-reduction tool. Executives from market…
Stop Payment Fraud without Stopping Customers with Stream-First Signals and AI
Cards, bank transfers, mobile applications, cross-border remittances, and digital payments are increasing, so are fraud. Banks are in a dilemma of ensuring that they stop criminals yet they do not want to block genuine customers in the process. The…
Affirm and Esusu to Launch Flexible Payment Option for Renters
This offering will include 0% interest and no late fees, according to the report. The companies are running a pilot program and have not announced a launch date, per the report. The program is designed to offer renters “a flexible option for…
ZBD Raises $40 Million to Expand Game and App Payments
Payments platform ZBD has raised $40 million in Series C financing to support its growth in game and app payments. The round was led by Blockstream Capital Partners (BCP) and will fund ZBD's expansion as a licensed, vertically integrated payments…
From Future To Venture: Turning Innovation Into Commercial Success
An idea becomes a business when people vote with their wallets Marco Bertini is Professor at the Department of Marketing at Esade Innovation sparks possibility, but possibility alone doesn't pay the bills. At some point, every entrepreneur and…
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