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Stripe Launches Tempo Blockchain to Power AI-Driven Payments
Stripe is betting that the next evolution of payments won’t be drive by humans, but by autonomous AI agents transacting...
The EU Invites Turkey to Join SEPA
The European Union has made overtures to Turkey about joining the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), though Ankara has yet...
As Credit Card Balances Hit Record Highs, Is a Rate Cap the Answer?
A record 111 million U.S. consumers were carrying a balance on their credit cards at the end of last year—two...
In a Hands-Off Move, the SEC Says Most Crypto Is Not a Security
In a long-awaited announcement, the Securities and Exchange Commission has adopted a largely hands-off approach to regulating cryptocurrency. In coordination...
Crypto.com Brings Crypto Payments to Tourists Visiting South Korea
Sending money across borders has traditionally meant navigating delays, fees, and uncertainty. Digital assets are rewriting that experience. They reduce...
UK Banks Wary as Contactless Payment Limits Are Lifted
The UK’s £100 limit on contactless payments is being scrapped this week, potentially allowing shoppers to tap for purchases of...
Global Scam Reporting Platform Launches with OpenAI Support
One of main challenges in combating scams is defining them properly. Romance, investment, and impersonation scams can take many forms...
Top 5 Economic Factors That Drive New Credit Card Applications
Economic conditions often play a major role in how consumers manage credit. Changes in interest rates, inflation, and household finances...
American Airlines Introduces Gift Cards for AAdvantage Members
American Airlines is betting that miles are more than just a ticket to the skies. The airline has launched prepaid...
Study Finds That AI Is Organizations’ Top Cybersecurity Fear
More than half of organizations now rank generative artificial intelligence as their biggest security threat, surpassing stolen credentials. The rise...
Publix Is Shutting Down Its Payment App
As some merchants continue pushing customers to pay through their apps, one major retailer is moving in the opposite direction....
Cashless Payments Gain Ground at Self-Serve Laundries
The great American coin-op laundromat may be nearing the end of its lifespan. A new poll finds that more than...
