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NeoCurrency reaches 10-year milestone

NeoCurrency will mark its 10th anniversary in 2026,
celebrating a decade of delivering global digital rewards,
incentives and payouts. Founded in 2016 by Geoff Miller
and Josh Storm, the profitable, self-funded company
has grown rapidly, with sales volume up 418 percent
over the past three years, the company reported, adding
that it now delivers rewards in more than 140 countries
and 50 currencies through a single API supporting
promotions, loyalty, research and employee programs.
NeoCurrency's platform offers thousands of global and
local brands, cash-like payouts and crypto options, with
its Reward Choice allowing recipients to select their pre-
ferred reward.

Proposed payment account framework
could shake up online gambling

In response to the Federal Reserve's Payment Accounts
ANNOUNCEMENTS proposal, which would allow certain non-bank financial
institutions limited access to FedNow and Fedwire,
Minimum Deposit Casinos stated the move could sig-
BLogic recognized for paytech innovation nificantly affect online gambling payments by enabling
faster settlements and direct clearing, while also intro-
BLogic Systems was named a finalist for both the Retail ducing new compliance, auditing and fraud prevention
Tech Innovation Hub (RTIH) Awards and PayTech
Awards USA 2025, spotlighting its rapid growth and requirements.
impact in payments technology for small and mid-
market businesses. The proposal, opened for public comment on Dec. 19,
2025, reflects growing regulatory scrutiny of digital
payments. MDC warned that added oversight could
The company stood out for its hybrid, "always-on" archi- increase costs for payment partners, potentially leading
tecture, which allows uninterrupted payment processing
even during internet outages, judges noted. Its offerings to slower withdrawals, stricter verification or higher fees
for players.
include a customizable POS platform and the ZeroPay
Program, which was devised to enable merchants to pro- StubHub app integrates with ChatGPT
cess credit card payments without fees. Erick Tu, BLogic
founder and CEO, said the recognition reflects BLogic’s StubHub launched one of the first ticketing apps inte-
customer-focused innovation and commitment to reli- grated into ChatGPT, enabling fans to discover live
able, flexible payment solutions that help businesses events through natural conversation rather than tradi-
reduce costs and improve operational efficiency. tional search. Users can ask for specific games, dates,
prices or seat quality, refine results in real time, and
Consumer365 honors Sage for invoicing platform view live inventory and pricing directly within ChatGPT.

Consumer365 recognized Sage in its 2026 evaluation of The app remembers preferences across exchanges and
UK invoicing platforms, citing the company’s compre- applies StubHub intelligence such as value scoring and
view quality.
hensive, adaptable tools for businesses ranging from
sole traders to midsize firms. The assessment highlight- Once tickets are selected, users are directed to StubHub
ed Sage’s strong performance in automation, usability,
payment flexibility and compliance with the UK’s digital to complete purchases. The integration is available
on desktop, mobile web, and iOS and Android apps,
finance requirements, including Making Tax Digital.
Sage’s invoicing software supports real-time tracking, expanding how fans find and buy tickets globally.
multi-currency billing, automated reminders and mul-
tiple payment options, while integrating with broader RESEARCH
accounting and reporting tools.
Strong support exists for
Consumer365 noted that Sage’s tiered product offerings preserving cash acceptance
allow businesses to scale without disruption, aligning
invoicing with modern, digital-first operational needs. NCR Atleos highlighted new national survey findings
from the Siena Research Institute and the Payment
Choice Coalition showing strong public support for pre-
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