Many businesses today are preparing for a shift in how people shop online. Instead of traditional checkout methods, AI assistants might soon pick and buy products for customers. A recent study found that over half of merchants believe AI-driven shopping will become a major way people buy things onli
Business owners in Maine have long complained about the high costs of swipe fees. A former entrepreneur who helped local shops sell gift cards has seen how these charges eat into profits. He sold his company but kept the lessons learned. Now he urges lawmakers to reject a new bill that would let cr
Big banks are quietly trying to block stablecoins from offering rewards. Why? Because they rake in billions from fees and interest on the money you park in their accounts. They don't want stablecoins to steal even a slice of that profit. Stablecoins could offer better deals, like rewards for using
Everygame Casino is making waves by focusing on quick and easy payments. They know that players want their money fast, so they've teamed up with big names like Visa, Mastercard, and Skrill. This means players can choose from different ways to deposit and withdraw money, with some options being super
The Federal Reserve is considering a new idea: a "skinny" account for crypto firms. This account would give them limited access to the Fed's payment system. It's not the full deal, but it's a step forward. This idea comes from Christopher Waller, a Fed governor. He thinks it could help stablecoin c
The European Central Bank (ECB) is seriously considering a digital euro. Why? Because in today's world, where technology is everywhere, having a backup payment method is crucial. Imagine a scenario where banks or payment services are hit by a cyberattack. What happens then? That's where a digital eu
The popular game Fortnite is back on iPhones in the US. This is a big deal because it had been missing from the App Store for nearly five years. The reason for its return is a recent court ruling that changed the rules for app stores. This ruling stopped Apple from taking a cut of purchases made out
Spotify is making a bold move. It has sent an update for its iOS app to Apple. This update is a direct response to a recent court ruling. The ruling said Apple can't take a cut from payments made through non-Apple systems. It also stops Apple from controlling how developers talk about outside paymen
Imagine that. A guy like Elon Musk is trying to get under the hood of the US Treasury's payment system. This is not good. People in the know are worried. Let’s start with the guy who actually knows how this system works. Many of the people who read this website may not have heard of David Le
Imagine Germany’s new payment system for inpatient mental health care, where hospitals get paid based on the patient’s diagnosis. This system is called diagnosis-related payment, and it’s designed to encourage hospitals to treat patients more efficiently. But which hospitals are jumping on board? Tu
