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The Swiss National Bank and SIX Interbank Clearing have launched a new instant payments solution in Switzerland. This solution enables 60 financial institutions to receive and process instant payments as of Tuesday (Aug. 20), the Swiss National Bank said in a Wednesday (Aug. 21) press release. The new instant payments...

Swiss National Bank and SIX Launch New Instant Payments Solution

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Chicago, IL

The American Fintech Council (AFC), the premier industry association representing responsible fintech companies and innovative banks, today announced the addition of Republic Bank of Chicago as its newest member. As a family-owned bank founded in 1964, Republic serves Chicago communities and businesses with personalized solutions that meet unique local needs. Through a growing suite of innovative fintech products, Republic Bank of Chicago enables customers to access leading technology through a reliable community banking partner.

Republic Bank of Chicago Joins American Fintech Council (AFC)

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Pierson, FL

Apiture, a provider of digital banking solutions, announced that Surety Bank, a Florida-based community bank with customers nationally, has selected the Apiture Digital Banking Platform to power online and mobile banking for its commercial and retail customers. Surety Bank sought a new digital banking partner “to enhance its operational efficiency...

Apiture Digital Banking Platform Selected By Surety Bank to Enhance Online and Mobile Banking

Kem, the fastest-growing P2P payment app in Kuwait, has received a $3 million investment from Tether, the largest company in the digital asset industry. This landmark deal is set to improve regional adoption of USD₮, combining Tether’s commitment to expanding access to digital finance systems with Kem’s position as an emerging real-time payments leader in the Gulf region.

Tether Makes Strategic $3mln Investment in Kuwaiti Fintech Kem

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I would much rather spend my time at the beach than doing chores around the house! There are many things I would rather do other than clean my home! With these 50 quick & easy decluttering tips you will spend much less time cleaning your home too and more time having fun!

50 Quick & Easy Decluttering Tips!

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While inflation has slowed, its grip hasn’t completely loosened on those most affected by its impact. Nearly 70% of Native Americans report significant financial struggles as a result of inflation, the highest of any other demographic. Prices have yet to come down, squeezing budgets for American businesses and consumers...

The 2% credit card swipe fee charged to merchants adds up

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

Denver, CO

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

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Princeton Junction resident faces severe penalties after being found guilty of evading $1.25 million in taxes over four years. Princeton Junction, N.J. - A Mercer County man has been found guilty of evading federal income taxes and filing false tax returns, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced Friday, August 16, 2024. Gordian A. Ndubizu, 69, of Princeton Junction, New Jersey, was convicted on August 15, 2024, on all eight counts of an indictment that included four counts of tax evasion and four counts of filing false tax returns for the tax years 2014 through 2017.

NJ Professor Guilty of Tax Evasion: $1.25M Fraud

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Starting in May 2025, UK citizens traveling to the European Union (EU) will need to comply with a new visa waiver system, which will apply not only to Schengen Area countries but also to certain non-Schengen nations. The EU is introducing this visa waiver as part of broader efforts to strengthen border security and streamline entry procedures across the continent. The waiver, expected to be operational in time for the May 2025 half-term, will be valid for three years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. UK citizens under the age of 18 and over 70 will be exempt from this requirement.

Visa's will be required for 2025 travel

Insurity, the leading provider of cloud-based software and analytics for insurance carriers, brokers, and MGAs, has announced findings from its 2024 Severe Weather Consumer Pulse Survey, revealing deeper insights into consumer opinions on how severe weather events influence their insurance coverage decisions. Insurity’s survey uncovered a shift in consumer priorities, emphasizing that cost is no longer the greatest driver for policy selection. The survey highlights the value consumers place on the technology their insurance providers use to offer a better experience during severe weather events.

52% of Consumers Would Buy From Insurers that Actively Invest in New Technologies to Improve Claims Experience Following Severe Weather, According to Insurity Survey

Yellow Card, Africa’s leading stablecoin on/off ramp, has announced that it is integrating digital asset infrastructure provider Fireblocks to improve cross-border transactions for both businesses and individuals. By utilizing Fireblocks, Yellow Card seeks to remove obstacles for global corporate treasury, in accessing African markets, by offering secure and effective on-chain solutions. This includes leveraging Fireblocks’ Wallets-as-a-Service (WaaS) which enables Yellow Card to create, manage, and secure up to 14 million multi-party computation (MPC) wallets at scale and safeguard customer assets.

Yellow Card Leverages Fireblocks to Streamline Cross-Border Transactions in Africa

According to the study, 40% of surveyed Puerto Ricans prefer debit or credit cards for in-person purchases. Mastercard presented new research on the payment behavior of Puerto Rican consumers, revealing a growing adoption of digital payment methods on the island. According to the study, 40% of surveyed Puerto Ricans prefer...

Mastercard study shows growing use of digital payment methods in Puerto Rico

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When I studied Anthropology in college, I learned that teeth have been indicators of economic status just about forever. Archaeologists look at the teeth in ancient skeletons and know who the rich were based on their tooth decay. During the Renaissance period, it became fashionable for women to blacken their teeth to look like they were better off than they were, because the royals and aristocrats, who could afford sugar and sweets, had more rotten and missing teeth than the poor.

Opinion: Stop Stereotyping Bad Teeth as a Sign of Drug Addiction

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A Reddit post on the r/Cruise subreddit has caused a stir after a user uploaded a photo appearing to show a mannequin taking a picture from the balcony of Royal Caribbean's new ship, Icon of the Seas.

Is that a Mannequin? Image from Balcony of Largest Cruise Ship Raises Questions

NatWest Group has collaborated with Visa, a world leader in digital payments, to launch a new travel reward credit card, available now in the UK for NatWest customers. 1% back on eligible travel spending, including on planes, trains, car rental, ferries, buses, hotel accommodation, travel agents, cruises, campsites and more.

NatWest and Visa Launch New Credit Card to Support and Reward UK Customers

On Thursday, the ONDC introduced credit as a new offering to offer unsecured loans to salaried and self-employed individuals. The new APIs are significant because they underscore how India, one of the biggest developing economies in the world, is using a government-backed framework to boost both digital inclusion and tech-fueled GDP.

India’s open commerce network expands into digital lending

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Instant Payments Launch in Switzerland

Instant payments were launched in the Swiss market on 20 August 2024. Around 60 financial institutions are now able to receive and process instant payments, covering...

Instant Payments Launch in Switzerland

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