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Crypto Leaders Call for Negotiations as Senate Postpones Markup of Crypto Bill

Crypto Leaders Call for Negotiations as Senate Postpones Markup of Crypto Bill
Crypto Leaders Call for Negotiations as Senate Postpones Markup of Crypto Bill
January 15, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

The Senate Banking Committee postponed its markup of digital asset market structure legislation after cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase withdrew its support for the draft. Get the...

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Visa, Mastercard and Revolut Lose UK Battle Over Interchange Fees
Visa, Mastercard and Revolut Lose UK Battle Over Interchange Fees
January 15, 2026  |  News

Visa, Mastercard and Revolut lost a fight over a proposed transaction fee cap in the United Kingdom. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Stripe Completes Purchase of Billing Firm Metronome
Stripe Completes Purchase of Billing Firm Metronome
January 15, 2026  |  Acquisitions

Payments infrastructure FinTech company Stripe has completed its acquisition of billing company Metronome. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Amazon and Walmart Swap Scripts as Retail’s Agentic Future Looms
Amazon and Walmart Swap Scripts as Retail’s Agentic Future Looms
January 15, 2026  |  Retail

The retail landscape is officially closer to 2050 than it is 2000. That is redefining the traditional roles of Amazon and Walmart as both seek...

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Spotify Raises Price of Premium Subscription in US
Spotify Raises Price of Premium Subscription in US
January 15, 2026  |  Subscriptions

Spotify is increasing the price of its Premium subscription service by $1 a month in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Thredd and Paywith Team to Launch Australian Card Programs
Thredd and Paywith Team to Launch Australian Card Programs
January 15, 2026  |  Partnerships

Payment processor Thredd launched a partnership with Australia-based payment orchestration platform Paywith. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Central Banks Hit Next Stage in Agora Cross-Border Payment Project
Central Banks Hit Next Stage in Agora Cross-Border Payment Project
January 15, 2026  |  Cross-border Payments

A group of central and commercial banks are reportedly stepping up testing of the Agora cross-border payments project. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Amazon Blasts Saks, Objects to Bankruptcy
Amazon Blasts Saks, Objects to Bankruptcy
January 15, 2026  |  Amazon

Amazon is reportedly challenging luxury retailer Saks Global’s bankruptcy filing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Insurance Policyholders Now Rate Insurers by How Fast They Pay
Insurance Policyholders Now Rate Insurers by How Fast They Pay
January 15, 2026  |  Insurance

With policyholders facing more choices, more transparency and fewer switching barriers, insurers are discovering that retention is no longer protected by inertia but earned through...

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