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UK retailers hit by surge in AI-powered phishing & vishing scams
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UK retailers hit by surge in AI-powered phishing & vishing scams

UK retailers like M&S and Harrods face soaring AI-driven phishing and vishing scams, with phone attacks rising 449% and losses hitting hundreds of millions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Mobile wallets rise among young UK shoppers as card use persists
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Mobile wallets rise among young UK shoppers as card use persists

Mobile wallets are gaining popularity with young UK shoppers, while older generations continue to prefer debit and credit cards for online purchases.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
European survey shows payment trends, sustainability focus
Digital Transformation

European survey shows payment trends, sustainability focus

A Nexi survey of 28,000 Europeans reveals regional online payment preferences and growing demand for sustainable retail practices across the continent.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025

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Bluwhale launches AI Stablecoin Agent as market tops $300bn
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Bluwhale launches AI Stablecoin Agent as market tops $300bn

Bluwhale launches AI-powered Stablecoin Agent to manage digital dollars as stablecoin market tops $300bn, aiming to boost individual investor returns.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
PayPal partners with Liverpool FC to launch fan reward scheme
Payment Technologies

PayPal partners with Liverpool FC to launch fan reward scheme

PayPal becomes Liverpool FC's official digital payments partner, launching PayPal+ loyalty scheme for fans to earn rewards on matchday purchases.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Phishing attacks surge as criminals exploit trusted platforms in 2025
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Phishing attacks surge as criminals exploit trusted platforms in 2025

Phishing attacks surged in 2025, with a 67% rise exploiting trusted platforms like Zoom and PayPal, and a 449% increase in phone-based vishing incidents targeting businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
AI-driven platforms drive efficiency & service quality gains
Unified Communications

AI-driven platforms drive efficiency & service quality gains

Organisations using NiCE's AI-driven CXone Mpower platform report faster response times, better service quality, and improved staff efficiency across sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025
Nearly half of Australians use AI assistants for online shopping
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Nearly half of Australians use AI assistants for online shopping

Nearly half of Australians use AI assistants for online shopping, with 78% expecting such tools to become mainstream within a year, says PayPal research.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Oracle launches global Exadata service for AI & analytics
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Oracle launches global Exadata service for AI & analytics

Oracle launches Globally Distributed Exadata Database on Exascale Infrastructure, enabling scalable AI workloads and analytics with global data residency compliance.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025

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BNPL popularity surges as young Australians demand flexible payments
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BNPL popularity surges as young Australians demand flexible payments

One in three Australian online shoppers use BNPL services, with Gen Z and Millennials driving a rise in demand for flexible payments like PayPal Pay in 4.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Singapore firms hit USD $1.6 billion in global PayPal sales
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Singapore firms hit USD $1.6 billion in global PayPal sales

Singapore firms have reached USD $1.6 billion in global PayPal sales, driven by exports in gaming, fashion, and beauty sectors to markets like the US and Mexico.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2025
PayPal launches PayPal Open for unified business payments in Australia
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PayPal launches PayPal Open for unified business payments in Australia

PayPal launches PayPal Open in Australia, a unified platform offering global payments, lending, and insights for businesses of all sizes.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
PayPal provides $1.5 billion in flexible loans to Aussie SMBs
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PayPal provides $1.5 billion in flexible loans to Aussie SMBs

PayPal Australia has loaned over AUD $1.5 billion to 13,000+ SMBs via its flexible Working Capital programme, offering swift funding without collateral.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
PayPal launches Fastlane to boost guest checkout in Australia
Customer Experience

PayPal launches Fastlane to boost guest checkout in Australia

PayPal has launched Fastlane in Australia, speeding up guest checkout to cut cart abandonment and boost conversion rates for local retailers.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
PayPal offers Comet browser early access trial valued at USD $200 in AU
Artificial Intelligence

PayPal offers Comet browser early access trial valued at USD $200 in AU

PayPal offers Australian customers early access to Perplexity's AI-powered Comet browser, including a 12-month USD $200 trial of Perplexity Pro.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Zoho boosts global SMB growth with new AI-driven features
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Zoho boosts global SMB growth with new AI-driven features

Zoho has grown its global SMB customer base by 40% in H1 2025, unveiling AI-driven features across six solutions to boost productivity and revenue.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Gumtree Australia adds PayPal Pay in 4 for flexible payments
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Gumtree Australia adds PayPal Pay in 4 for flexible payments

Gumtree Australia adds PayPal Pay in 4, letting customers split purchases up to AUD $2,000 into four interest-free instalments for more flexible payments.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025