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EU May Implement Tariffs on US Goods Amid Tensions Over Greenland

EU May Implement Tariffs on US Goods Amid Tensions Over Greenland
EU May Implement Tariffs on US Goods Amid Tensions Over Greenland
January 19, 2026  |  Economy

The European Union could implement tariffs on U.S. goods as soon as Feb. 7, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday (Jan. 19), citing a European...

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WalletConnect Pay CEO Bets Crypto Payments Can Finally Scale at Checkout
WalletConnect Pay CEO Bets Crypto Payments Can Finally Scale at Checkout
January 19, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

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India and the Gulf Race Ahead on Agentic AI Deployment
India and the Gulf Race Ahead on Agentic AI Deployment
January 19, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

With U.S.-based companies like Visa, Mastercard, Microsoft and AWS leading the Prompt Economy’s development, it’s understandable to see agentic AI from a Western lens. But...

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Regulators Rewrite How Blockchain Gets Built
Regulators Rewrite How Blockchain Gets Built
January 19, 2026  |  Blockchain

For much of blockchain’s commercial life, regulation functioned as a question mark rather than a framework. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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7 in 10 Banks Increase Fraud Spending as Losses and Complexity Grow
7 in 10 Banks Increase Fraud Spending as Losses and Complexity Grow
January 19, 2026  |  Fraud Prevention

Fraud is no longer just a cost line item for banks and payment firms. It is increasingly a force that shapes how institutions invest, modernize...

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Mastercard Says Embedding Payments Is Key to Commercial Payments Acceptance
Mastercard Says Embedding Payments Is Key to Commercial Payments Acceptance
January 19, 2026  |  Commercial Payments

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Pinterest Adds Shoppable TV With Roku Partnership
Pinterest Adds Shoppable TV With Roku Partnership
January 18, 2026  |  Social Commerce

Pinterest is reportedly launching a shoppable TV partnership with streaming platform Roku. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Meta-Owned Threads Overtakes X in Daily Mobile Usage
Meta-Owned Threads Overtakes X in Daily Mobile Usage
January 18, 2026  |  Social Commerce

Meta-owned social media platform Threads is reportedly surpassing X in terms of mobile usage. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Bitcoin Accumulation Among Larger Investors Hits Three-Year High
Bitcoin Accumulation Among Larger Investors Hits Three-Year High
January 18, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin accumulation among medium and large investors is reportedly at a three-year high. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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