Paysafe research: First-time and casual betting to surge for 2026 World Cup 60% of World Cup fans plan to bet online, marking a major revenue opportunity for online sportsbooks with optimized payments tailored to local preferences January 14th, 2026. London, U.K. – 19% of global consumers with an interest in following this summer’s 2026 World Cup plan to place their first ever online bet during the soccer tournament, according to research issued today by leading payments platform ...

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Citizens State Bank Partners with MANTL to Unify and Modernize Deposit Account Opening Across All Banking Channels The Indiana-based bank will create one front door for all deposit accounts across consumer and business segments to scale growth and unlock institution-wide efficiencies PLANO, TX – Jan. 14, 2026 – MANTL, an Alkami solution team and leading provider of loan and deposit account opening technology, today announced a partnership with Citizens State Bank, headquartered in New ...

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Jan 14, 2026 7:00 AM Eastern Standard Time Subscriptions Are Entering a Smarter, More Mature Era AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Recurly, a leading subscription growth platform trusted by top subscription brands, today released its 2026 State of Subscriptions report. Consumers are changing how they use subscriptions, and the shift is making the business model stronger. Rather than treating subscriptions as set it and forget it expenses, consumers are managing them more actively. T...

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ATMIA Releases New India IAD Market Study Highlighting the Critical Role of White Label ATM Operators Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Sioux Falls, S.D.—The ATM Industry Association (ATMIA) has released a new in-depth report, The ATMIA India National IAD Study, offering a timely and rigorous examination of India’s rapidly evolving payments landscape and the critical role played by Independent ATM Deployers (IADs), known locally as White Label ATM Operators (WLAOs). As India continues...

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Broncos Playoffs, Powder Days and Tight Budgets: Coloradans Won’t Sacrifice the Fun They Love Most New Red Rocks Credit Union survey finds sports and outdoor fandom run far deeper in Colorado than nationally, shaping how residents make financial tradeoffs LITTLETON, Colo. – January 14, 2026 – As the Denver Broncos charge into the NFL playoffs with home-field advantage, a new survey from Red Rocks Credit Union finds Colorado fans are literally budgeting around game day and time ou...

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Hawk Unveils Analytics Studio, Enabling Financial Institutions to Optimize AI Model Lifecycle for Fraud and AML Munich, January 14, 2026 — Hawk, the leading provider of AI-powered anti-money laundering, screening and fraud prevention solutions, today announced the launch of Analytics Studio, its AI lifecycle management solution giving banks and payment companies more control over the creation, maintenance, and governance of their AI models. With 91% of banks now encouraging the ...

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FINTECH’S FIRST COMMS THINK TANK SETS NEW INDUSTRY STANDARD Manchester, UK, Jan. 14, 2026—Fintech’s most influential leaders have issued a formal challenge to the way the industry communicates, with a new benchmark report identifying a major opportunity to strengthen how fintech explains itself, earns trust and connects with the world beyond its own echo chambers. With the release of the new Started Advisory Board Report, a clear line has been drawn for fintech communication. As ...

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Epirus Bank Selects NCR Atleos to Modernize and Expand ATM Network Across Greece A TLANTA -- NCR Atleos Corporation (NYSE: NATL) (“Atleos”), a leader in expanding self-service financial access for financial institutions, retailers and consumers, today announced a collaboration with Epirus Bank to modernize their ATM network and expand access to cash across Greece. This strategic agreement leverages the Atleos ATM as a Service (ATMaaS) model, and its Cashzone network resources,...

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Ingenico Launches Digital Currency solution, enabling stablecoin payments at physical checkouts, in partnership with WalletConnect Pay New York, NY, January 13, 2026 — Ingenico, the global leader in payment acceptance and services today announced a partnership with WalletConnect Pay to enable stablecoin payments directly at checkout. The integration allows merchants to accept supported stablecoins, giving customers additional payment options and convenience when making purchases. Mil...

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Payfinia Expands Leadership Team, Appoints Nizal Khan to Drive Real-Time Payments Growth ~Seasoned industry expert to expand institutional partnerships and strengthen market presence nationwide~ PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 13, 2026 — Payfinia, an independent payment services provider, today announced the addition of Nizal Khan as Senior Sales Executive. Khan brings more than 20 years of experience in payments and banking, with a proven track record of building strategic partnerships and dri...

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