Newswire Summaries
Mesh secures $75M Series C, reaches $1B valuation
Friday, January 30, 2026 17:08:38 (UTC)
Mesh Secures $75M Series C, Reaches $1B Valuation to Build the Universal Crypto Payments Network Unicorn status validates momentum as the only unified global payments network for today's borderless, tokenized economy SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mesh, the leading crypto payments network, today announced it closed a $75 million Series C funding round, bringing its total amount raised to over $200 million and valuing the company at $1B. Dragonfly Capital led the roun...
US consumer confidence fell sharply in January
Friday, January 30, 2026 17:06:30 (UTC)
US Consumer Confidence Fell Sharply in January Confidence collapsed to lowest point since 2014, surpassing pandemic depths NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® fell by 9.7 points in January to 84.5 (1985=100), from an upwardly revised 94.2 in December. A 5.1-point upward revision to December's reading of the Index resulted in a slight increase last month, reversing the initially reported decline. However, January's preliminary re...
XBITU named leading crypto wallet after Apple Pay Crypto Payments launch
Friday, January 30, 2026 17:05:08 (UTC)
XBITU Selected as Leading Cryptocurrency Wallet After Apple Pay Crypto Payments Launch WROCLAW, Poland, Jan. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- XBITU, a global crypto wallet and payment platform, has been officially selected as one of the "Top Cryptocurrency Wallets 2026", recognising its advances in technology, security, usability, and real-world applicability. With millions of readers worldwide, XBITU's inclusion in the list signifies that the platform has been recognised not merely as...
In China, the most cutting-edge AI is stepping into everyday life, China.org.cn finds
Friday, January 30, 2026 17:02:54 (UTC)
In China, the most cutting-edge AI is stepping into everyday life BEIJING, Jan. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from China.org.cn on China's AI application: Anyone who has watched "Iron Man" has likely dreamed of having a J.A.R.V.I.S. of their own — highly intelligent and remarkably efficient. After all, who wouldn't want such a capable assistant? In China, that vision is being turned into a reality. Recently, Chinese tech giant Alibaba rolled out an updated vers...
Verisave launches credit card processing fee optimization for professional services
Friday, January 30, 2026 17:00:56 (UTC)
Verisave Launches Credit Card Processing Fee Optimization Program For Professional Services Firms Partner Network Offers Business Advisors, Consultants, CPAs, and Private Equity Firms a New Revenue Stream by Delivering Card Processing Optimization to Their Clients. SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Verisave, a merchant account cost-reduction and consulting firm specializing in credit card processing fee optimization, today launched a new Partner Network, giving busin...
Ransomware gangs recruit malicious insiders as attacks surge over holidays
Friday, January 30, 2026 16:49:03 (UTC)
Ransomware Gangs Recruit Malicious Insiders as Attacks Surge Over Holidays Ransomware levels rose for the fourth consecutive month in December 2025, increasing by 13% to total 783 attacks Industrials accounted for 29% of ransomware attacks in December Qilin was responsible for 22% of all attacks in December 2025, with 92 (12%) more attacks than its closest follower, Akira Manchester, UK, January 29, 2026 – Cyber crime is increasingly operating as an organized industry, accordin...
CSI appoints Abe Kuruvilla as Chief Information and Technology Officer
Thursday, January 29, 2026 17:30:00 (UTC)
CSI Appoints Abe Kuruvilla as Chief Information and Technology Officer PADUCAH, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CSI, a leading provider of end-to-end financial software and technology, today announced Abe Kuruvilla as its new chief information and technology officer. Kuruvilla oversees architecture, engineering and platform operations, focusing on modernizing CSI’s ecosystem to drive customer acquisition, engagement and growth for community and regional financial institutions. Kuruvilla br...
Q2 Holdings releases 2026 Retail Banking Trends and Priorities report
Thursday, January 29, 2026 17:28:43 (UTC)
Jan 29, 2026 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time Q2 Releases 2026 Retail Banking Trends and Priorities Report Highlighting New Paths to Competitive Advantage Survey data highlights a decisive shift toward advanced technology, persistent execution challenges, and growing reliance on partnerships to accelerate innovation AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Q2 Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:QTWO), a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for financial services, today announced the release o...
Convera appoints industry leader Meaghan Riley as Chief Commercial Officer
Thursday, January 29, 2026 17:26:42 (UTC)
Jan 29, 2026 11:14 AM Eastern Standard Time Convera Appoints Industry Leader Meaghan Riley as Chief Commercial Officer to Scale Commercial Growth and Expand Revenue Opportunities Former Google Cloud and SAP executive will build on Convera’s success and leadership in the commercial payments sector original Meaghan Riley, Chief Commercial Officer, Convera SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Convera, a global leader in commercial payments, today announces the appointment of Meaghan Rile...
Argentina B2C ecommerce business report 2025-2029 available
Thursday, January 29, 2026 17:25:28 (UTC)
Jan 29, 2026 11:42 AM Eastern Standard Time Argentina B2C Ecommerce Business Report 2025-2029: Platform Ecosystems, Payments, and Logistics Drive Competitive Intensification - DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Argentina B2C Ecommerce Market Size & Forecast by Value and Volume Across 80+ KPIs - Databook Q4 2025 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The ecommerce market in Argentina is expected to grow by 11.2% annually, reaching US$20.41 billion by 2025. ...
