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OpenAI Hires Former UK Treasury Chief to Lead ‘OpenAI for Countries’ Initiative

OpenAI Hires Former UK Treasury Chief to Lead ‘OpenAI for Countries’ Initiative
OpenAI Hires Former UK Treasury Chief to Lead ‘OpenAI for Countries’ Initiative
December 16, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

OpenAI has hired former U.K. Treasury chief George Osborne to lead the artificial intelligence (AI) startup’s work with governments. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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US Considers Fining EU Companies in Response to Bloc’s Regulatory Actions
US Considers Fining EU Companies in Response to Bloc’s Regulatory Actions
December 16, 2025  |  Regulation

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) said Tuesday (Dec. 16) that the U.S. will consider imposing fees or restrictions on foreign companies in response to...

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CFOs Confront Real-Time Money Movement as Weekends Go Live
CFOs Confront Real-Time Money Movement as Weekends Go Live
December 16, 2025  |  Real-Time Payments

Real-time money movement is rapidly moving toward always-on status. The Federal Reserve has laid out a path to expand the operating days of its largest...

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Fashion Retailer Revolve Expands Affirm’s Flexible Payment Options to Canada and UK
Fashion Retailer Revolve Expands Affirm’s Flexible Payment Options to Canada and UK
December 16, 2025  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Revolve Group, a fashion retailer for millennial and Generation Z consumers, now offers Affirm’s flexible payment options to shoppers in Canada and the United Kingdom....

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Third-Party Risk and AI Gave Cyberattacks the Upper Hand in 2025
Third-Party Risk and AI Gave Cyberattacks the Upper Hand in 2025
December 16, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

The threats snowballed in 2025. Cyberattacks stopped being episodic crises and instead became a persistent condition of doing business. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Ottu Adopts Mastercard Merchant Cloud to Facilitate Digital Payments in GCC Region
Ottu Adopts Mastercard Merchant Cloud to Facilitate Digital Payments in GCC Region
December 16, 2025  |  Digital Payments

Mastercard partnered with regional FinTech Ottu to expand access to local and global payment methods across four Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including Kuwait, Qatar,...

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FDIC Proposes Rule for Banks Seeking to Issue Stablecoin Payments
FDIC Proposes Rule for Banks Seeking to Issue Stablecoin Payments
December 16, 2025  |  Digital Payments

In its first action to implement the GENIUS Act, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is considering a proposed rule that would establish procedures under which the...

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Wix Turns to Stripe to Expand Local Payment Offerings in Europe
Wix Turns to Stripe to Expand Local Payment Offerings in Europe
December 16, 2025  |  Partnerships

Wix has teamed with Stripe to offer more local payment options in Europe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Speed Raises $8 Million to Expand Bitcoin and Stablecoin Payment Solutions
Speed Raises $8 Million to Expand Bitcoin and Stablecoin Payment Solutions
December 16, 2025  |  Fintech Investments

Speed raised $8 million to accelerate the growth of its payments solutions built on the Bitcoin Lightning Network. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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