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Archive · November 20, 2025

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Cash App Tests New Lending Insights and Pay-Over-Time Features

Cash App is revolutionizing personal finance management by piloting new features that provide users with insights into lending decisions and the option to convert purchases into installment loans. This move aims to boost transparency and flexibility, potentially reshaping consumer lending habits and expectations.

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Visa Launches First Recurring A2A Transaction in the UK

Visa has successfully executed its first commercial variable recurring payment via its account-to-account service in the UK. This breakthrough could redefine transaction standards, offering a glimpse into the future of flexible and automated payment solutions.

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Lloyds Bank Acquires Fintech Innovator Curve, Stirs Market Buzz

Lloyds Banking Group's acquisition of Curve, a prominent fintech firm, is stirring the financial sector, raising questions about the impacts on competition and innovation. This strategic move could signal a shift in how traditional banks integrate technology to stay competitive.

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Klarna Nears Historic Billion-Dollar Revenue Quarter

Klarna is poised to record its first billion-dollar revenue quarter, driven by its expanding presence in the US and AI-enhanced operations. This milestone underscores Klarna's escalating influence in the payment solutions sector and its ability to adapt and thrive amidst fierce competition.

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French Crypto Startup Deblock Raises €30M, Eyes Expansion

Deblock, a French crypto-banking startup, has secured €30 million in Series A funding, led by Speedinvest. This investment highlights the burgeoning confidence in crypto-banking solutions in Europe and Deblock's potential role in shaping the regional crypto landscape.

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The Long Memory
Did you know that the first item ever purchased online was a Sting CD in 1994? This marked the beginning of e-commerce as we know it today.

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