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fromHackernoon
3 months ago

We Timed It: How Long Does It Really Take to Buy Crypto in the Top 5 Wallets? | HackerNoon

Mobile wallets are the primary means for purchasing crypto, increasingly important for new users.
#tipping-culture
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

Has Tipping Gotten Out of Hand? Here Are the Current Social Rules

Tipping culture in America is expanding, fueled by digital payment systems and evolving social expectations.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

Has Tipping Gotten Out of Hand? Here Are the Current Social Rules

Tipping culture in America is expanding, fueled by digital payment systems and evolving social expectations.
#payment-processing
fromTravelwith2ofus
2 weeks ago

Digital Nomads, Rejoice: Emirates Airlines To Accept Crypto For Flights

The MoU focuses on integrating Crypto.com Pay into Emirates' digital payments platform, allowing for payments in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, which will convert instantly into UAE dirhams.
Cryptocurrency
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

Beyond payments: How QR codes are reshaping everyday spending in 2025 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

According to a recent Juniper Research report, global spending via QR code payments is projected to exceed $8 trillion by 2029 - a huge leap that shows how this simple tool is becoming a vital part of everyday life.
E-Commerce
fromAmerican Banker
3 weeks ago

Card, cash or mobile app? People judge your status by how you pay

The last time such a dramatic transformation occurred in consumer payment behavior was about 50 years ago, during the transition to credit cards.
Mobile UX
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

'Tipflation:' The growing pitfalls of proper tipping DW 06/30/2025

Tipping norms have evolved, creating confusion for customers on when and how much to tip in various service contexts.
#gen-z
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

PayPal is adding hotel booking within its app, powered by Selfbook | TechCrunch

"Paying for a hotel has traditionally been the most fragmented part of travel-search one place, book another, pay somewhere else. With PayPal, we're collapsing all of that into a single flow embedded directly into AI-powered experiences like Perplexity."
Marketing tech
European startups
fromTearsheet
1 month ago

LATAM's Digital Payment Future w/ Mastercard's Walter Pimenta

Digital financial tools are transforming cash-dominated markets in Latin America, enhancing opportunities and inclusion.
#google-wallet
Wearables
fromZDNET
5 months ago

Google Wallet now alerts you to loyalty card benefits you're missing out on

Google Wallet enables contactless payments, storing cards, IDs, and more.
Nearly 5,000 banks now support Google Wallet for digital payments.
Revamped loyalty card updates optimize user experience.
Wearables
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Google now lets kids use Google Wallet for in-store payments in select countries | TechCrunch

Google Wallet now allows children to make in-store payments with parental supervision in select countries.
This feature lets kids access digital payment methods while ensuring parental control.
Wearables
fromZDNET
4 months ago

Google Wallet's latest feature is a game-changer for both parents and kids

Google Wallet introduces a secure way for kids to manage money, enhancing parental control over spending.
Wearables
fromZDNET
5 months ago

Google Wallet now alerts you to loyalty card benefits you're missing out on

Google Wallet enables contactless payments, storing cards, IDs, and more.
Nearly 5,000 banks now support Google Wallet for digital payments.
Revamped loyalty card updates optimize user experience.
#cybersecurity
#bitcoin
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 months ago

Block Announces Bitcoin Business Stack, Makes Historic Lightning Payments Push At Bitcoin 2025

Bitcoin is transitioning from a store of value to a usable currency for everyday transactions.
Block Inc. is enhancing Bitcoin's role in commerce by enabling direct payments through Square POS.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Farewell to TTC tickets and tokens: Old fare media disappear as transit system modernizes | CBC News

After this Sunday, passengers will need to use PRESTO cards, debit or credit cards, or cash to pay fares as Toronto phases out legacy transport payment methods.
Toronto
#apple-pay
Digital life
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Apple Pay is DOWN across the US as users report issues with purchases

Apple Pay experienced a worldwide outage, impacting users' ability to make transactions.
Digital life
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Apple Pay is DOWN across the US as users report issues with purchases

Apple Pay experienced a worldwide outage, impacting users' ability to make transactions.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Spotify says support for external payments on iOS has already boosted subscriptions | TechCrunch

Spotify's iOS app update positively impacts Premium subscriptions after allowing external payment links.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Transaction Processing Systems in Different Industries: From Banking to Ride-Hailing

Real-time payments are projected to exceed 39% of electronic transactions globally in 2024, highlighting the surge in demand for fast financial transactions.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Cuomo loses out on nearly $3M in public campaign funds over digital payment flubs

Cuomo's campaign lost out on nearly $3 million in public matching funds due to mishandling electronic payment submissions, against repeated warnings from the City Campaign Finance Board.
NYC politics
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Can Europe cut its dependence on US credit card firms? DW 05/02/2025

Europe is reevaluating its dependence on U.S. payment systems amid security concerns linked to geopolitical shifts.
Christine Lagarde emphasizes the need for European independence in digital payments.
Digital life
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Gen Alpha may need a financial reality check

Gen Alpha is developing a taste for luxury and holds high expectations for spending.
This generation prefers digital financial solutions over traditional banking methods.
fromTearsheet
3 months ago

With chargeback volume set to hit 324 million in 2028, merchants and issuers need to find a way to protect their bottom line - Tearsheet

The explosion of digital payments is driving chargebacks to unprecedented levels, projecting 324 million global chargebacks by 2028, with North America leading the surge.
Privacy professionals
#cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency
fromTearsheet
5 months ago

How PayPal is bridging crypto and commerce through payments - Tearsheet

The growing acceptance of cryptocurrency by major firms signals a shift towards mainstream adoption, with Bitcoin strategies becoming increasingly viable.
fromFortune Asia
8 months ago
Business

Asia's Wild West nature spurs its fintech surge-but Binance's CEO thinks Western companies will still have an 'outsized say' in the financial system

Cryptocurrency
fromTearsheet
5 months ago

How PayPal is bridging crypto and commerce through payments - Tearsheet

The growing acceptance of cryptocurrency by major firms signals a shift towards mainstream adoption, with Bitcoin strategies becoming increasingly viable.
fromFortune Asia
8 months ago
Business

Asia's Wild West nature spurs its fintech surge-but Binance's CEO thinks Western companies will still have an 'outsized say' in the financial system

fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Opinion: Monopoly money is going digital

The new Monopoly replaces paper money with a mobile banking app, signaling a shift towards digital payment methods in traditional games.
#cfpb
US politics
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

Trump claims CFPB "destroys" people. Senators say killing it is a gift to Musk.

Senate vote limits CFPB oversight, raising concerns over consumer protections and conflicts of interest involving Elon Musk.
fromEngadget
7 months ago
Miscellaneous

Google sues after Consumer Financial Protection Bureau orders supervision of its payment arm

US politics
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

Trump claims CFPB "destroys" people. Senators say killing it is a gift to Musk.

Senate vote limits CFPB oversight, raising concerns over consumer protections and conflicts of interest involving Elon Musk.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.engadget.com
6 months ago

CFPB fines Block $175m over Cash App's lax fraud controls

Block is fined $175 million for inadequate handling of fraud claims on Cash App, highlighting regulatory concerns in digital payment systems.
fromEngadget
7 months ago
Miscellaneous

Google sues after Consumer Financial Protection Bureau orders supervision of its payment arm

Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago

Stripe finalizes tender sale at a $91.5B valuation, says payment volumes grew to $1.4T in 2024 | TechCrunch

Stripe confirms a tender offer with a valuation of $91.5 billion, providing liquidity for employees while preparing for potential future growth.
#e-commerce
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
5 months ago

PayPal revolutionizes the world of online payments for secure and instant transactions

PayPal revolutionizes online payments by providing secure, instant transactions globally.
Cryptocurrency
fromMashable
5 months ago

Chase Bank may block Zelle payments to social media contacts as scams surge

Chase Bank is restricting Zelle payments to social media contacts to combat widespread scams.
fromSocial Media Explorer
5 months ago

Streamline Your Transactions with the Swipe Machines - Social Media Explorer

Swipe machines are crucial for businesses to efficiently process transactions and enhance customer satisfaction.
They support multiple payment options, including contactless methods.
#elon-musk
Business
fromFast Company
6 months ago

Elon Musk's X partners with Visa to move into financial services-and no, it's not for crypto (yet)

X is launching a digital wallet in collaboration with Visa to enhance profitability.
The X Money Account will provide real-time fund transfers similar to Venmo and Zelle.
Musk envisions X to be an all-encompassing app like China's WeChat.
Challenges in user retention and revenue generation are acknowledged by Musk.
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

Elon Musk's X strikes payments deal with Visa in push toward 'everything app' goal

Visa partners with Elon Musk's X to provide direct payment solutions, enhancing the platform's capabilities.
Business
fromFast Company
6 months ago

Elon Musk's X partners with Visa to move into financial services-and no, it's not for crypto (yet)

X is launching a digital wallet in collaboration with Visa to enhance profitability.
The X Money Account will provide real-time fund transfers similar to Venmo and Zelle.
Musk envisions X to be an all-encompassing app like China's WeChat.
Challenges in user retention and revenue generation are acknowledged by Musk.
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

Elon Musk's X strikes payments deal with Visa in push toward 'everything app' goal

Visa partners with Elon Musk's X to provide direct payment solutions, enhancing the platform's capabilities.
fromMail Online
6 months ago

Major US airline now accepting Venmo to pay for flights

Adding Venmo offers a seamless payment option for customers who enjoy the ease and convenience of the Venmo platform.
Miscellaneous
fromBKReader
8 months ago

Selecting the Ideal Payment Service Provider (PSP) for Your Company

The rapid growth of non-cash transactions underscores the importance of Payment Service Providers in managing digital payments effectively.
fromtime.com
9 months ago

Why You Shouldn't Store Your Money in Payment Apps

Tomasko warns that while payment apps offer convenience, they lack deposit insurance like traditional banks. This means funds can be at risk without the same protections.
Digital life
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