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from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

I've Always Paid with a Debit Card, But Is a Credit Card Better?

Using a credit card can help build better credit, earn rewards like frequent flyer miles, and take advantage of other benefits that debit cards do not offer.
Cryptocurrency
#agentic-commerce
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
6 hours ago

American Express releases tools to build AI payments-and pledges to pay the price if agents go awry | Fortune

Agentic commerce is gaining traction, with American Express introducing a developer kit and purchase protection for AI-driven transactions.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
6 hours ago

American Express releases tools to build AI payments-and pledges to pay the price if agents go awry | Fortune

Agentic commerce is gaining traction, with American Express introducing a developer kit and purchase protection for AI-driven transactions.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
23 hours ago

PayPal Jumps 5%, Affirm Rockets 6%, SoFi Rises 4% in a Broad Payments and Fintech Rebound

Fintech stocks PayPal, Affirm, and SoFi are experiencing gains after significant declines in 2026, indicating a potential shift in investor sentiment.
#cross-border-payments
European startups
fromTearsheet
6 hours ago

How Wise is betting on infrastructure and brand - Tearsheet

Cross-border payments face inefficiencies; Wise aims to streamline this with direct connections to local payment systems.
European startups
fromTearsheet
6 hours ago

How Wise is betting on infrastructure and brand - Tearsheet

Cross-border payments face inefficiencies; Wise aims to streamline this with direct connections to local payment systems.
Games
fromTechCrunch
1 hour ago

How the rewards app Freecash scammed its way to the top of the app stores | TechCrunch

Freecash misled users by promoting itself as a money-making app while harvesting sensitive data.
Marketing tech
fromThe Cool Down
11 hours ago

AI chatbots are subtly trying to make you buy more stuff - here's how to protect yourself

AI can influence consumer purchasing decisions without their awareness, often through subtle persuasion methods.
#qr-codes
Web design
fromThedrum
2 hours ago

QR Code Marketing

QR codes have evolved from low adoption rates to widespread use, driven by smartphone accessibility and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Web design
fromThedrum
4 hours ago

QR Code Marketing

QR codes have evolved from low adoption rates to widespread use, driven by smartphone accessibility and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Web design
fromThedrum
2 hours ago

QR Code Marketing

QR codes have evolved from low adoption rates to widespread use, driven by smartphone accessibility and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Web design
fromThedrum
4 hours ago

QR Code Marketing

QR codes have evolved from low adoption rates to widespread use, driven by smartphone accessibility and the COVID-19 pandemic.
E-Commerce
fromForbes
1 day ago

Why The AI Checkout Debate Misses The Real Shift In Retail

AI is reshaping retail by determining visibility and influencing consumer decisions through personalized insights and streamlined processes.
fromNature
18 hours ago

Researchers: here's how to audit your fragmented digital identity

A search for 'Guo Wei' in ORCID returned 616 profiles, none affiliated with the Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, highlighting the difficulty in verifying academic identities.
Higher education
Poker
fromKotaku
2 hours ago

GameStop Is Taking Pokemon Card Gambling To The Masses

GameStop will launch its digital Power Packs program for trading cards to the general public on April 15, 2026.
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
8 hours ago

Y Combinator Makes First All-Stablecoin Startup Investment

Y Combinator's $500,000 investment in Totalis marks its first all-stablecoin deal, highlighting a shift towards onchain capital formation.
Marketing
fromDigiday
14 hours ago

Creator content has become critical for retail media networks

Retail media and the creator economy are increasingly interconnected, enhancing advertising effectiveness through data-driven creator partnerships.
Privacy professionals
fromRoute Fifty
1 day ago

Getting privacy policy right in a competitive digital economy

State and local leaders aim to balance privacy protection with economic competitiveness, as inconsistent privacy laws can hinder business operations and consumer trust.
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 days ago

Relics Of A Revolution, Part II: False Profits And Freedom

Revolutions leave behind artifacts - not always weapons or flags, but the quieter objects that carried a message before anyone knew how far it would travel. A wheat-pasted broadside on a Los Angeles overpass. A hand-lettered cardboard sign held up in the snow outside a Tokyo office building.
Arts
Podcast
fromRAIN News
4 days ago

RAIN Notes: April 9

Podcast campaigns often hit scale ceilings due to targeting and brand safety filters, not audience size.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Abhorrent': the inside story of the Polymarket gamblers betting millions on war

Horekunden expressed frustration with the Institute for the Study of War, describing their frontline maps as incoherent and unhelpful for settling bets on Polymarket.
Russo-Ukrainian War
Silicon Valley
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Visa is burning through nearly 2 trillion AI tokens a month and rewarding employees for building faster

Visa is significantly increasing its AI token usage, rewarding teams for impactful results rather than just output.
Apple
fromMail Online
5 days ago

Warning to all iPhone users over new scam draining bank accounts

iPhone users are warned about a scam involving fake Apple Pay alerts that drain bank accounts.
#cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
1 hour ago

Bitcoin, Ethereum approach two-month highs as markets grow optimistic over U.S.-Iran peace negotiations | Fortune

Crypto markets are optimistic about peace between the U.S. and Iran, driving Bitcoin and Ethereum prices higher.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
6 days ago

Demand For Crypto Pay Surges, But Payroll Systems Fall Behind: Research

A significant portion of workers are interested in receiving part of their pay in cryptocurrency, despite limited employer offerings.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
1 hour ago

Bitcoin, Ethereum approach two-month highs as markets grow optimistic over U.S.-Iran peace negotiations | Fortune

Crypto markets are optimistic about peace between the U.S. and Iran, driving Bitcoin and Ethereum prices higher.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
6 days ago

Demand For Crypto Pay Surges, But Payroll Systems Fall Behind: Research

A significant portion of workers are interested in receiving part of their pay in cryptocurrency, despite limited employer offerings.
UX design
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

The Hidden Risk Behind Every 'Frictionless' Digital Experience

Digital experiences should prioritize human agency over pressure tactics to foster trust and informed decision-making.
E-Commerce
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

Why Price Isn't the Real Reason People Buy Anymore

People prioritize ease, safety, and familiarity over price, with trust and habit influencing buying decisions more than discounts.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
4 hours ago

Betterment's 'AntiMarketing' Machine | AdExchanger

Betterment's marketing strategy focuses on long-term investment and customer retention rather than short-term trading engagement.
European startups
fromIndependent
6 hours ago

'Today, no, we won't be offering mortgages' - Monzo chief shares expansion plans as UK neobank enters Irish market

Monzo has launched in Ireland, aiming to compete with Revolut by offering superior customer service and anti-fraud tools.
#visa
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Why Visa Is One of the Safest Dividend Growth Stocks to Own

Visa's business model generates strong cash flow and consistent dividend growth, with a low payout ratio providing a margin of safety.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Wall Street Sees 28% Upside in Visa (V). Here's What the Market is Missing

Visa's stock shows a 28% upside potential according to Wall Street, despite a 13.56% year-to-date decline.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Why Visa Is One of the Safest Dividend Growth Stocks to Own

Visa's business model generates strong cash flow and consistent dividend growth, with a low payout ratio providing a margin of safety.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Wall Street Sees 28% Upside in Visa (V). Here's What the Market is Missing

Visa's stock shows a 28% upside potential according to Wall Street, despite a 13.56% year-to-date decline.
Artificial intelligence
fromForbes
1 day ago

The Hottest Debate In Tech: Ads In AI

The debate in AI centers on the introduction of advertising in chatbot interactions and the financial implications of running AI systems.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 hours ago

Tether Launches Consumer Wallet App With Human-Readable Addresses and No Gas Tokens

Tether launched tether.wallet, a self-custodial digital wallet, on April 14, 2026, for 570 million users to access USDT, XAUT, and bitcoin.
Marketing tech
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
2 hours ago

Social Media Powers Online's Ad Market Dominance, and Meta Eats 70 Percent of That Pie

Online advertising, particularly social media, is projected to dominate the global advertising market, reaching $1.5 trillion by 2030.
fromTearsheet
1 day ago

Consumer banking is back in focus - and looks nothing like 2019 - Tearsheet

Leading US banks are not just going digital; they are realizing that digital savings and loans alone do not ensure sustained engagement or profitability. These services must connect to the banks' core strengths: trust, scale, and long-term financial relationships.
Business
#ai-in-commerce
E-Commerce
fromForbes
1 day ago

OpenAI Just Did Retailers A Favor By Killing In-Chat Checkout

AI is excelling in the discovery phase of commerce but struggles with direct purchases.
E-Commerce
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Visa says AI could start making purchases for you. Not everyone wants that, but here's how close we are

AI is influencing consumer purchases and acting on behalf of shoppers in commerce.
E-Commerce
fromForbes
1 day ago

OpenAI Just Did Retailers A Favor By Killing In-Chat Checkout

AI is excelling in the discovery phase of commerce but struggles with direct purchases.
E-Commerce
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Visa says AI could start making purchases for you. Not everyone wants that, but here's how close we are

AI is influencing consumer purchases and acting on behalf of shoppers in commerce.
Retirement
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Most Americans would rather ditch social media than their beloved banking apps, Wells Fargo survey says | Fortune

Americans are increasingly rethinking their finances, with many delaying spending and seeking control over their financial decisions.
#bitcoin
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 hours ago

Bitcoin Pushes Toward Breakout as Wintermute Warns Unresolved Macro Risks May Shape Next Move

Bitcoin is testing breakout levels amid geopolitical tensions and unresolved macro risks, with energy prices influencing market sentiment.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Bitcoin (BTC) Hits $73K After CPI Surges to 3.3%: Here's Why the Market is Rallying

Bitcoin rallied to over $73,000 despite a two-year high inflation rate of 3.3%, driven mainly by rising oil prices from the Iran war.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 hours ago

Bitcoin Pushes Toward Breakout as Wintermute Warns Unresolved Macro Risks May Shape Next Move

Bitcoin is testing breakout levels amid geopolitical tensions and unresolved macro risks, with energy prices influencing market sentiment.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Bitcoin (BTC) Hits $73K After CPI Surges to 3.3%: Here's Why the Market is Rallying

Bitcoin rallied to over $73,000 despite a two-year high inflation rate of 3.3%, driven mainly by rising oil prices from the Iran war.
Poker
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Digital Wallets and the Future of Casino Payments in the UK

Digital wallets are preferred for online payments due to their speed, ease of use, and enhanced privacy, especially in casino transactions.
E-Commerce
fromEMARKETER
1 day ago

Department stores aren't dead, they just need new metrics for success

Successful department stores must focus on fashion and home furnishings, leverage social media, and evaluate individual store performance for future growth.
#paypal
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Analysts Still Rate PayPal a "Hold" Despite Seeing 14% Upside

PayPal's stock has potential upside despite recent declines and uncertainty in growth due to missed earnings and management changes.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Analysts Still Rate PayPal a "Hold" Despite Seeing 14% Upside

PayPal's stock has potential upside despite recent declines and uncertainty in growth due to missed earnings and management changes.
Marketing tech
fromTearsheet
2 weeks ago

PayPal doesn't have a growth problem - it has a positioning problem - Tearsheet

PayPal's growth is stalling, particularly in branded checkout, raising concerns about its relevance in the payments ecosystem.
Cryptocurrency
fromThe Verge
26 minutes ago

Elon Musk grilled by senator over X Money plans

Sen. Elizabeth Warren raises concerns about consumer safety regarding Elon Musk's upcoming payments platform, X Money, due to his track record with X.
#ai
fromForbes
1 week ago
E-Commerce

AI Shopping: Why The Universal Commerce Protocol Changes Everything

UCP enables AI agents to manage transactions directly with retailers, eliminating friction in the shopping journey.
E-Commerce
fromForbes
1 week ago

AI Shopping: Why The Universal Commerce Protocol Changes Everything

UCP enables AI agents to manage transactions directly with retailers, eliminating friction in the shopping journey.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Amazon vs. Walmart: The Retail War Just Picked a Winner

Amazon and Walmart have similar revenues but vastly different profit strategies, with Amazon relying on AWS and Walmart on physical stores and eCommerce.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
46 minutes ago

No Battery, No Screen, Full Control - Satochip Raises Bridge Round To Bring Its Bitcoin Wallet To America

Satochip SRL secures bridge financing to expand into the U.S. digital asset market with secure hardware solutions.
E-Commerce
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

2 Stocks I'd Add to the Shopping Cart for the Agentic Commerce Revolution

AI shopping has the potential to revolutionize e-commerce by enhancing transaction ease and price comparison.
#applovin
Marketing tech
fromInvesting.com Canada
5 days ago

Macquarie sees AppLovin's e-commerce push as a multi-year growth driver By Investing.com

Macquarie initiated coverage of AppLovin with an outperform rating, citing significant growth potential in e-commerce despite a stock decline.
Marketing tech
fromInvesting.com South Africa
5 days ago

Macquarie sees AppLovin's e-commerce push as a multi-year growth driver By Investing.com

Macquarie rates AppLovin as outperform with a $710 target, citing e-commerce expansion as a significant growth opportunity despite stock decline.
Marketing tech
fromInvesting.com Canada
5 days ago

Macquarie sees AppLovin's e-commerce push as a multi-year growth driver By Investing.com

Macquarie initiated coverage of AppLovin with an outperform rating, citing significant growth potential in e-commerce despite a stock decline.
Marketing tech
fromInvesting.com South Africa
5 days ago

Macquarie sees AppLovin's e-commerce push as a multi-year growth driver By Investing.com

Macquarie rates AppLovin as outperform with a $710 target, citing e-commerce expansion as a significant growth opportunity despite stock decline.
Digital life
fromInfoWorld
3 weeks ago

USAT Leverages Times Square Crowd to Demonstrate Instant Digital Dollar Payments

USAT launched a Times Square brand activation during St. Patrick's Day to introduce digital dollar payments to mainstream audiences through synchronized digital billboards and street-level distribution of promotional materials offering $10 in free USAT tokens.
#digital-payments
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago

Binance Pay Reaches 21M+ Merchants Signaling Mainstream Shift in Crypto Payments

Digital payment adoption is accelerating globally as over 21 million merchants now accept Binance payments, indicating crypto's growing role in commerce.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago

Binance Pay Reaches 21M+ Merchants Signaling Mainstream Shift in Crypto Payments

Digital payment adoption is accelerating globally as over 21 million merchants now accept Binance payments, indicating crypto's growing role in commerce.
fromBitcoin Magazine
21 hours ago

Strategy's STRC ATM Just Did $1 Billion In A Single Day - And The Machine Is Only Accelerating

April 13, 2026 marked a milestone that even the most aggressive STRC bulls didn't see coming this fast. Strategy's Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock - ticker STRC - just printed over $1 billion in single-day trading volume. Not over a week. Not a rolling average. One session.
Cryptocurrency
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Digital Transformation in UK Retail: E-commerce Trends Reshaping the Shopping Experience

The UK retail sector is transforming through digital adoption, innovative strategies, and evolving consumer expectations.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Clearbank Europe Becomes First Dutch Credit Institution Licensed as EU Crypto Provider

Clearbank Europe is the first Dutch credit institution to receive MiCA approval to operate as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

White House Study Finds Stablecoin Yield Ban Barely Moves Lending Needle Despite Policy Focus

White House analysis reveals stablecoin yield restrictions have minimal impact on lending and banking liquidity.
#payments-infrastructure
fromTearsheet
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

How Modern Treasury is building a payments platform for a hybrid money world - Tearsheet

fromTearsheet
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

How Modern Treasury is building a payments platform for a hybrid money world - Tearsheet

Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Trump Crypto Ventures Ranked: Full Performance Breakdown Across 4 Digital Asset Projects

WLFI dropped over 19% amid controversy, while USD1 stablecoin surged 476.3%, and Trump's NFT cards declined 34.8% from their initial price.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Shift4 Payments vs Corpay: Two Fintech Giants Fighting for the Future of Payments

We power the experience economy. We enable businesses to deliver the moments that matter and can be found anywhere you shop, dine, stay, or play. In a world where AI is evolving rapidly and investors are struggling to pick the future winners, we offer a physical payment experience in environments that demand a face-to-face interaction.
Business intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Why the Payments Industry Is Being Rebuilt From the Inside

The problem was not growth or demand or even competition. It was settlement. Payments took days to clear. Reconciliation took weeks. Cash piled up in the wrong places. Finance teams spent their time explaining why the numbers did not match instead of planning what came next.
Miscellaneous
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

CFTC Names Key Innovation Task Force Team Focusing on Crypto, AI and Prediction Markets

CFTC establishes an Innovation Task Force to enhance regulatory clarity for crypto, AI, and prediction markets.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

TD Cowen Initiates SharpLink With a Buy: Is This Crypto Sports Betting Play the Next Big Thing?

TD Cowen initiated coverage of SharpLink Gaming with a Buy rating, highlighting its unique position in sports betting and crypto treasury management.
fromZacks
2 months ago

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#stablecoins
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

Stablecoins Could Reach $719 Trillion by 2035, With Path Toward $1.5 Quadrillion Expansion

Stablecoins are set to reshape global payments, with projected volumes reaching $719 trillion by 2035, driven by younger investors and merchant growth.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

Morph Report Shows Stablecoins Reshaping Global Payments Infrastructure

Stablecoins reached a $312 billion market cap in 2025, indicating a significant shift towards everyday financial applications beyond trading.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

Stablecoins Could Reach $719 Trillion by 2035, With Path Toward $1.5 Quadrillion Expansion

Stablecoins are set to reshape global payments, with projected volumes reaching $719 trillion by 2035, driven by younger investors and merchant growth.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

Morph Report Shows Stablecoins Reshaping Global Payments Infrastructure

Stablecoins reached a $312 billion market cap in 2025, indicating a significant shift towards everyday financial applications beyond trading.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Circle Launches CPN Managed Payments for Banks and PSPs to Settle in USDC Without Holding Crypto

Circle launched CPN Managed Payments, enabling banks and fintechs to process USDC transactions without managing digital assets.
#cash-app
Cryptocurrency
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Cash App launches 'buy now, pay later' feature for P2P pay transfers | TechCrunch

Cash App introduces a deferred payment feature allowing users to pay for transfers over time with a 7.5% fee.
Cryptocurrency
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Cash App launches 'buy now, pay later' feature for P2P pay transfers | TechCrunch

Cash App introduces a deferred payment feature allowing users to pay for transfers over time with a 7.5% fee.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

Replacement for cash? How the new 'digital euro' would work for Europeans

Europe advances a digital euro to bolster financial sovereignty, enable free electronic payments, and reduce dependence on US payment systems amid privacy concerns.
fromTearsheet
1 week ago

How Paze is betting bank trust can crack the digital wallet market - Tearsheet

I'm the general manager of Paze, one of the business units of Early Warning Services. The mandate is really to take Paze and bring this new payment checkout system to the masses - both on the consumer side and on the merchant side - really making sure that our goal of becoming one of the top three wallets for checkout in the next five years becomes reality.
Cryptocurrency
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Visa is winning the AI race in payments, but the question is whether it will pay off

With relatively nascent industry players like Stripe and Block performing well - and showing their AI potential reflected in their valuations - the Index leaders cannot afford to drop off the pace. Payment companies - which move money around between banks, businesses, and consumers - run on technology. Evident's new industry ranking reveals how the companies we interact with every day are using AI, from deciding whether a transaction goes through to detecting fraud.
Artificial intelligence
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago

FTC Warns Visa, Mastercard, Paypal, Stripe as Debanking Concerns Shake US Financial Access

Federal regulators are intensifying scrutiny of payment giants over account restrictions that may conflict with consumer expectations and policies.
Cryptocurrency
fromTearsheet
3 weeks ago

The slow death of interchange as a standalone growth engine - Tearsheet

Interchange is essential for entry into payments, but ongoing customer relationships and services are crucial for sustained business growth.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago

The Architect of Instant Exchange: A Deep Dive Into CCE.Cash With Michael Jonas

Decentralized finance is evolving towards seamless automation, emphasizing user autonomy and privacy in trading without central authority.
E-Commerce
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

PayPal vs new digital wallets: Who wins the UK payments war in 2026? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

PayPal's UK relaunch adds rewards, card options and stronger fraud detection while integrating with major wallets to compete in a mobile-first, contactless-dominant London payments market in 2026.
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

The Two-Second Rule and Why Instant Crypto Payments are the Key to Boosting E-commerce Conversion Rates

Instant, near-real-time payments are essential to prevent revenue loss and meet modern consumers' two-second expectation for seamless transactions.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 months ago

39% Of U.S. Merchants Now Accept Crypto, Survey Finds

39% of U.S. merchants accept cryptocurrency, customer demand drives adoption, adopters report sales growth, and mainstream crypto payments are expected within five years.
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