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16:19:49 (UTC) 05-02-2025

Paycom secures Payment Institution license from Central Bank of Ireland

16:17:47 (UTC) 05-02-2025

Europe digital payments overview 2025 now available

16:16:04 (UTC) 05-02-2025

KuCoin CEO BC Wong joins industry leaders at TOKEN2049

16:14:29 (UTC) 05-02-2025

Abra joins Borderless.xyz, deepens stablecoin OTC liquidity in US

15:52:15 (UTC) 05-02-2025

Interlace debuts offering Web2-Web3 integration across MENA

15:50:08 (UTC) 05-02-2025

ezPaycheck + ezACH offer fast, secure, seamless paycheck distribution

15:47:55 (UTC) 05-02-2025

Tariff turmoil, cooling labor market spark shift In travel behavior

15:46:29 (UTC) 05-02-2025

MoneyGram Ramps: purpose-built to simplify cash, crypto connection



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Paycom secures Payment Institution license from Central Bank of Ireland

Friday, May 02, 2025 16:19:49 (UTC)

OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paycom Europe Limited, a subsidiary of Paycom Software, Inc. (NYSE: PAYC) (“Paycom”), a leading provider of comprehensive, cloud-based human capital management software, received authorization as a Payment Institution (PI) by the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI). This license presents future growth opportunities for Paycom across Europe. Paycom Europe Limited’s status as a PI supports the expansion of Paycom’s proprietary, single-database payroll software ...

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Europe digital payments overview 2025 now available

Friday, May 02, 2025 16:17:47 (UTC)

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Europe Digital Payments Overview 2025: Payment Methods, Trends, & Adoption Insights" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. How Digital Payments in Europe Will Experience Significant Growth in 2025, Driven by Innovation in Payment Methods and Shifting Consumer Habits. Digital Wallets and Mobile Payments Surge in Europe Digital wallets are taking the lead in Europe, driven by the widespread use of smartphones and growing consumer demand ...

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KuCoin CEO BC Wong joins industry leaders at TOKEN2049

Friday, May 02, 2025 16:16:04 (UTC)

VICTORIA, Seychelles, May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of TOKEN2049, one of the most influential gatherings in the digital asset space, KuCoin CEO BC Wong joined a high-profile panel discussion titled "What's Next for Crypto Markets: The Exchange Perspective." On stage, he and fellow panelists discussed the evolving role of crypto exchanges as they reach a critical turning point—balancing rapid innovation with increasing regulatory scrutiny. BC Wong emphasized that exchanges are no lon...

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Abra joins Borderless.xyz, deepens stablecoin OTC liquidity in US

Friday, May 02, 2025 16:14:29 (UTC)

NEW YORK, May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Borderless.xyz, a global payments infrastructure company that enables transactions using stablecoins and real-world assets (RWAs), has officially welcomed Abra, a premier U.S. digital-asset prime broker, to fortify Borderless.xyz's orchestration network with institutional-grade dollar liquidity. By plugging Abra's high-touch OTC desk and compliant banking rails into Borderless.xyz's single-API platform, financial institutions, payments companies, fintechs, a...

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Interlace debuts offering Web2-Web3 integration across MENA

Friday, May 02, 2025 15:52:15 (UTC)

NEW YORK, May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Interlace, a pioneering financial innovation platform bridging traditional (Web2) and decentralized (Web3) ecosystems, is making a high-impact debut at Token2049, the world's largest cryptocurrency conference. The event draws more than 15,000 global Web3 leaders, investors, developers, and policymakers to the heart of the Middle East's burgeoning digital economy. Interlace Debuts at Token2049 to Accelerate Web2-Web3 Integration Across MENA Interlace Debu...

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ezPaycheck + ezACH offer fast, secure, seamless paycheck distribution

Friday, May 02, 2025 15:50:08 (UTC)

Cost effective ezACH and ezPaycheck are designed with SMBs in mind—affordable with no recurring fees. REDMOND, Wash., May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Halfpricesoft.com offers applications ezPaycheck handling payroll, tax deductions, and paycheck generation and ezACH facilitating direct deposits of those paychecks. Together they provide a smooth workflow. We eliminate the need to manually enter data between systems. Other benefits to using the products together include, but are not limited to: ...

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Tariff turmoil, cooling labor market spark shift In travel behavior

Friday, May 02, 2025 15:47:55 (UTC)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With travelers facing mounting uncertainty driven by new tariffs and workforce instability, demand for flexible travel insurance coverage options is on the rise. As travelers contend with these overlapping stressors, Squaremouth, the nation's largest travel insurance comparison service, reports a major shift in consumer behavior in 2025. Flexibility Becomes a Priority Amid Tariff Turmoil Cancel For Any Reason Searches Climb: Since the Apri...

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MoneyGram Ramps: purpose-built to simplify cash, crypto connection

Friday, May 02, 2025 15:46:29 (UTC)

MIAMI, May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MoneyGram, a leading global payments network for consumers, businesses and communities, today announced the launch of MoneyGram Ramps, a developer-centric API that enables fast, compliant cash-to-crypto and crypto-to-cash integration through a single implementation. Introducing MoneyGram Ramps Introducing MoneyGram Ramps The latest evolution of the MoneyGram APIs is the most powerful yet, purpose-built by developers to simplify cash and crypto connection. ...

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Blockchain-as-a-service market is expected to reach USD 347.25B by 2031

Friday, May 02, 2025 15:44:43 (UTC)

Strategically, the Blockchain As A Service (BaaS) market presents strong growth potential, especially in regions like North America with mature digital infrastructure and regulatory support. Market entry should prioritize sectors like finance, supply chain, and healthcare, where blockchain adoption is accelerating. However, high implementation costs and regulatory uncertainty require careful risk assessment and strategic partnerships. Firms should offer scalable, compliant, and cost-efficient Ba...

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Independent workers say slow, unreliable payouts drive attrition, erode loyalty

Thursday, May 01, 2025 22:47:51 (UTC)

LONDON & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As the global independent worker economy continues its rapid growth, Runa, the leading global fintech infrastructure for payouts, has released new research providing businesses with data-driven insights into how to retain and engage gig workers, freelancers, direct sellers and other independent workers. "The prospect of being paid quickly on your own terms is among the primary reasons people choose independent work." -Runa CEO & Founder, Aron Alexander Shar...

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