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Everything you need to know about DWP Christmas bonus payment landing this week
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will pay a Christmas bonus worth £10 to people claiming the state pension and certain benefits, including Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Pension Credit. The payment has been previously…
Stablecoin Payments Get Real: Cross River's Blockchain Bet
Bitcoin, ethereum and the stablecoin USDT are promoted at a cryptocurrency store in Hong Kong on July 29, 2025. Stablecoin excitement has gripped Hong Kong as the city prepares to launch a licensing system for the less volatile type of…
Payments Modernisation: Gap Between Confidence and Readiness Among Industry Leaders Widens, ACI Worldwide Study Finds
Payments leaders remain confident about the pace of industry innovation, but many risk falling behind as expectations accelerate. New global research from ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW) and Globant reveals a widening gap between confidence and…
Millions of state pensioners to receive extra DWP payment this week
Pensioners will receive an extra £10 Christmas payment this week Millions of state pensioners are going to receive an extra Christmas gift from the Government paid directly into their bank account. December is notorious for being expensive.
December 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions plus cost of living support
As the end of 2025 draws nearer, higher bills combined with lower temperatures mean many will be facing increased costs in the approach to Christmas. For millions across the country, managing the cost of living remains a daily struggle as prices…
Element to acquire Car IQ, creating the fleet industry's first scaled platform for intelligent, vehicle-initiated payments
Acquisition accelerates Element Mobility's strategy and advances the Company's position as the leading connected-fleet ecosystem in North America TORONTO and SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2, 2025 /CNW/ - Element Fleet Management Corp. (TSX: EFN) ('Element'…
Global Payments Inc. (GPN) Presents at UBS Global Technology and AI Conference 2025 Transcript
Global Payments Inc. (GPN) UBS Global Technology and AI Conference 2025 December 2, 2025 1:35 PM EST Cameron Bready - CEO & Director Timothy Chiodo - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division UBS Investment Bank, Research Division All right. Welcome…
OneDine Selected by California Pizza Kitchen to Deliver a Unified Tablet Solution for Full Ordering, Payment, Gift, and Loyalty Capabilities
OneDine's enterprise-ready tablet platform delivers a unified solution for tableside ordering, secure payment, and loyalty engagement. The system integrates seamlessly with CPK's existing POS while leveraging OneDine's proprietary menu management…
Coinbase's x402 adds identity checks to power AI stablecoin payments
Coinbase's internet-native payment protocol, x402, has integrated Concordium's identity and age-verification system in a move aimed at enabling AI agents to make automated stablecoin payments. Announced Tuesday, the integration is designed to allow…
XRP News: Ripple Expands Payments Service With RedotPay Integration
/ Crypto News / XRP News: Ripple Expands Payments Service With RedotPay Integration CoinGape has covered the cryptocurrency industry since 2017, aiming to provide informative insights to our readers. Our journal analysts bring years of experience…
DWP Christmas Bonus 2025 payment dates, how much you get and who is eligible
Each year, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) distributes a £10 Christmas Bonus to those who qualify. This single payment aims to offer modest financial relief to support households with extra expenses over the Christmas season.
X402 ecosystem expands as Solana becomes number-one network for payments
Solana just logged its biggest week yet for x402, with daily payment volume hitting an all‑time high of about $380,000 on Sunday and about 750% week‑on‑week growth. The latest activity lifts Solana to the most active network by…
Adyen Processes Record $43 billion as Black Friday/Cyber Monday Weekend Sets New Benchmark for Global Payments
Contactless is the Standard: The share of contactless in-store POS transactions rose from 81% last year to 85% this year Shopper behavior varies globally, with online peaks ranging 12 p.m. on Black Friday in the US to 8 p.m. on Sunday in France At…
The Convenience Paradox: Why Instant Payments Need Instant Fairness: By Monica Eaton
Paying has never been easier. A tap, a glance, a swipe and it's done. That speed is brilliant for consumers but complex for the systems behind it. Every time we make payments faster, expectations rise for everything else. When a refund or dispute…
Why standards, stablecoins and speed will define the future of cross-border payments: By Kristaps Zips
Cross-border payments are the lifeblood of the global economy. For individuals sending money home to loved ones, they provide a financial lifeline, and for merchants, they are critical for growth and unlocking new markets. The numbers speak for…
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