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Department of Education Delays Involuntary Collections on Federal Student Loans

Department of Education Delays Involuntary Collections on Federal Student Loans
Department of Education Delays Involuntary Collections on Federal Student Loans
January 16, 2026  |  Loans

The U.S. Department of Education said Friday (Jan. 16) that it will temporarily delay the implementation of involuntary collections on federal student loans so it can...

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Global Crypto Card Payment Volume Reaches $1.5 Billion Per Month
Global Crypto Card Payment Volume Reaches $1.5 Billion Per Month
January 16, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Global crypto card payment volume reached $1.5 billion per month in August, up from about $100 million per month in January 2023, Artemis said in a...

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Pay.com Adds Paysafe as a Recommended Acquirer for Card Transactions
Pay.com Adds Paysafe as a Recommended Acquirer for Card Transactions
January 16, 2026  |  Payment Methods

Pay.com has expanded the number of options offered by its payment orchestration platform by adding Paysafe as a recommended acquirer for card transactions for online merchants. Get...

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ClickHouse Raises $400 Million to Expand AI-Focused Data Infrastructure Platform
ClickHouse Raises $400 Million to Expand AI-Focused Data Infrastructure Platform
January 16, 2026  |  Investments

ClickHouse, a provider of data infrastructure for artificial intelligence systems, raised $400 million in a Series D funding round. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Italian Competition Authority Investigates Activision Blizzard’s Promotions and Parental Controls
Italian Competition Authority Investigates Activision Blizzard’s Promotions and Parental Controls
January 16, 2026  |  Legal & Regulation

The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) launched two investigations into the Microsoft-owned gaming company Activision Blizzard, alleging that it engaged in “misleading and aggressive practices.” Get...

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Walmart’s New CEO Names US and Intl Heads
Walmart’s New CEO Names US and Intl Heads
January 16, 2026  |  Personnel

Walmart Inc. named new leaders of Walmart U.S., Walmart International and Sam’s Club U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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OpenAI Brings Subscription Tier and Ads to US
OpenAI Brings Subscription Tier and Ads to US
January 16, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI is bringing a new subscription tier and ads to the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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JPMorgan Chase Forms Team to Help Companies Raise Private Capital
JPMorgan Chase Forms Team to Help Companies Raise Private Capital
January 16, 2026  |  Investments

JPMorgan Chase is reportedly forming a new team that will help companies raise private capital. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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