Newswire Summaries
AEON expands to Georgia with local QR-based crypto payments
Friday, October 17, 2025 16:12:38 (UTC)
HONG KONG, Oct. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AEON, the next-generation crypto payment framework, has expanded its Web3 mobile payment solution AEON Pay to support local QR-based crypto checkout in Georgia. Users can now pay with digital assets at local merchants simply by scanning QR codes, while AEON settles payments directly in Georgian Lari (GEL). This expansion builds on the Keepz QR standard, which has already been adopted by over 20,000 merchants across the country. As the first company in ...
Gallup study shows less than half of U.S. workers have a quality job
Friday, October 17, 2025 16:11:16 (UTC)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A new nationally representative survey reveals that four in 10 U.S. workers are in jobs that meet the basic elements of job quality, such as providing fair pay, having predictable schedules, and offering opportunities to grow and advance - contributing to higher turnover, negative impacts to businesses' bottom lines, and economic instability in communities. The American Job Quality Study (AJQS), led by Jobs for the Future, The Families & Workers Fund,...
Campfire raises $65M Series B to redefine how finance works in AI era
Friday, October 17, 2025 16:08:59 (UTC)
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Campfire, the company reimagining ERP for modern finance teams, today announced a $65 million Series B co-led by Accel and Ribbit, with continued investment from Foundation Capital and Y Combinator, along with angel investors including Karim Atiyeh, Co-Founder & CTO at Ramp, Brad Floering, VP of Finance, FP&A at Snowflake, Steve Sidhu, Controller at Clay, Scott Buxton, CFO at Supabase, and Naeem Ishaq, Former EVP, CFO & Chief Strategy Officer at Check...
PayPal alerts consumers to phishing scams, encourages safety tips
Friday, October 17, 2025 16:07:09 (UTC)
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As trusted leaders in customer protection, PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) is committed to fighting continually evolving scams. With National Cybersecurity Awareness Month underway, the company is spreading awareness of phishing scams in which fraudsters impersonate well-known brands and use social engineering tactics to deceive people into sending money and divulging personal information. PayPal urges all consumers to practice vigilance and l...
Tariffs cast shadow on 2025 holiday shopping, spending slows
Friday, October 17, 2025 16:04:21 (UTC)
CHICAGO, Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- project44, the global leader in supply chain decision intelligence, today released its annual State of Consumer Holiday Shopping Report, providing a detailed look at how U.S. shoppers are preparing for the 2025 holiday season. The survey of more than 2,000 consumers reveals how tariffs, tighter budgets, and shifting behaviors are reshaping when and how families plan to spend. The report finds that tariffs are top of mind for holiday shoppers, with 80% wo...
LendingTree founder, chairman and CEO Doug Lebda passes away unexpectedly
Friday, October 17, 2025 16:02:43 (UTC)
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- LendingTree, Inc. (NASDAQ: TREE) announced that Doug Lebda, the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, passed away unexpectedly yesterday in an all-terrain vehicle accident. The Board of Directors and the entire LendingTree management team deeply mourns his passing and extends sincere and heartfelt condolences to his family. Scott Peyree, the Company's Chief Operating Officer and President, has been appointed by the Board to serve as th...
Streamline QuickBooks workflow with ezCheckPrinting virtual printer combo
Friday, October 17, 2025 15:59:17 (UTC)
REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Halfpricesoft.com Developers pledge that QuickBooks check printing is easier and more affordable than other options on the market. With the one of a kind, ezCheckPrinting and Virtual Printer combo, QuickBooks users can instantly print unlimited professional checks on blank stock for one flat rate of just $149.00 for a single installation. This upgrade slashes expenses and streamlines the entire process. Accountants can now turn a tedious, time-consum...
Clio introduces next chapter in financial innovation for legal
Friday, October 17, 2025 15:57:16 (UTC)
BOSTON, Oct. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Clio, the world's leading legal AI technology platform, today announced two major advances in its financial services offerings: Pay Later with Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM), the payment network that empowers consumers and helps merchants drive growth, and Clio Capital, a capital advance program. Together, these solutions mark a new chapter in Clio's long-standing commitment to transforming the financial experience of running a law firm. For decades, law firms an...
NCR Atleos unveils new white paper on utility ATM networks
Thursday, October 16, 2025 17:16:02 (UTC)
ATLANTA, Oct. 16, 2025 -- NCR Atleos Corporation (NYSE: NATL) (“Atleos”), a leader in expanding self-service financial access for financial institutions, retailers and consumers, today announced the release of a new thought leadership paper, “Cash in the Digital Age: How Utility ATM Networks Sustain Financial Access Worldwide.” The white paper explores the critical role utility ATM networks play in maintaining cash access and financial inclusion across diverse global markets. From the...
Recurly launches next era of AI-powered subscription growth
Thursday, October 16, 2025 17:14:19 (UTC)
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Recurly, the leading subscription growth platform, today announced its Fall Release, marking a major leap forward in how brands grow, retain, and scale subscribers in the booming subscription economy. Anchored by Recurly Compass, an AI-powered subscription strategist, the release positions Recurly as the industry’s first true subscription growth engine, transforming complexity into clarity and enabling businesses to meet soaring global demand. As consumer expect...
