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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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Payment Declines Hit Gen Z Harder Than Any Other Generation
Payment Declines Hit Gen Z Harder Than Any Other Generation
January 15, 2026  |  Checkout Conversion

Forget “access denied.” “Payment declined” is Gen Z’s new refrain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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