Mastercard Denies It Pressured Steam, Itch.io to Delist Adult Games
Rebekah Valentine / ign - Mastercard has issued a statement claiming is has "not required restrictions of any activity on game creator sites and platforms", despite allegations from both Steam and itch.io to the contrary.
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Handwave raises $4.2M to launch palm-based payments in Europe and the US
Cate Lawrence / tech - Latvian biometric startup- Handwave has raised $4.2 million in Seed funding to launch its palm-based payment and identity platform in Europe and the US. Handwave turns your palm into a secure, contact...
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Klarna granted UK EMI licence, as looks to position itself as "global digital bank"
John Reynolds / tech - Klarna has been granted a licence in the UK, which will allow it to launch a debit card and offer savings accounts to its 11m UK customers as it looks to compete against UK challenger and established ...
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Coinbase lets you buy Crypto with Samsung Pay in Canada
Brad Bennett / mobilesyrup - If you want to enter the world of buying crypto and you are a Samsung user, then it’s about to get a lot easier. Samsung and Coinbase have partnered to allow users of the crypto exchange to purchase digital currency using Samsung’s payment platform. The p…
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PayPal launches 'Pay with Crypto' to integrate digital currencies
PayPal has unveiled its "Pay with Crypto" service, enabling merchants to accept more than 100 cryptocurrencies. This strategic move is aimed at seamlessly integrating digital currencies into global commerce, reflecting the evolving payment landscape and the firm’s drive to capitalize on the crypto trend.
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Cash App opens up to Apple Pay and Google Pay with a group payment option
Kris Holt / engadget - Cash App has debuted a new group payment feature that allows folks who don't even use the app to contribute to a kitty. Pools enables Cash App users to invite folks to chip in for a large purchase (such as a group vacation) via Apple Pay and Google Pay. A…
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PayPal Enables Low-Fee Crypto Payments for U.S. Businesses
Usman Qureshi / iphoneincanada - PayPal’s new Pay with Crypto lets US businesses accept 100+ cryptocurrencies, converting instantly to PYUSD or fiat with just a 0.99 % fee.The post PayPal Enables Low-Fee Crypto Payments for U.S. Businesses first appeared on iPhone in Canada.
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Itch.io Suddenly Pulls NSFW Adult Content From Browse and Search Pages, After 'Critical' Pressure From Payment Partners
Tom Phillips / ign - Itch.io has "deindexed" all NSFW content from the storefront's browse and search pages, making swathes of adult games impossible to find.
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No More Waiting: New Crypto Law Unlocks Cheaper, Faster Money for Everyone
Luc Olinga / gizmodo - The GENIUS Act gives stablecoins real legal backing, paving the way for instant payments, lower fees, and a safer digital dollar you can actually trust.
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Steam's Wildly Unclear New Rules On 'Adult Content' Have Already Seen Hundreds Of Games Delisted
John Walker / kotaku - If you’re a regular user of Steam, you’ll know that Valve’s industry-dominating PC games store is absolutely buried in adult-themed games. Sex stuff. Porn. So much of it. Scrolling the new release lists reveals the astonishing number of both crap and qual…
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Apple, Mastercard and Visa's antitrust lawsuit over payments has been dismissed
Ian Carlos Campbell / engadget - Apple, Mastercard and Visa have successfully dodged a lawsuit that claimed the companies were colluding to maintain the current status quo in point-of-sale-payment card services, Reuters reports. The original 2023 lawsuit filed by beverage retailer Mirage…
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Patreon will increase the cut it takes from new creators
Amanda Silberling / techcrunch - Patreon is bumping its take fee from creators from 8% to 10%, but only for new signups.
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Shopify Enables Crypto Payments via Coinbase, Stripe
Usman Qureshi / iphoneincanada - Shopify has enabled USDC stablecoin payments via Solana Pay, Coinbase, and Stripe—offering fast, low‑fee, global checkout with instant settlements.The post Shopify Enables Crypto Payments via Coinbase, Stripe first appeared on iPhone in Canada.
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Apple fails to block court order on App Store payment rules
Apple’s legal gambit to halt a court-mandated overhaul of its App Store payments has fallen apart as an appeals court denied its request. The ruling forces the tech giant to comply with the existing order, sharpening the spotlight on its controversial policies amid growing regulatory and consumer pressure.
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Google Wallet Ends PayPal Integration for US Users
Google Wallet users in the US will soon lose the convenient option to link their PayPal accounts. Starting in June, this removal forces users to rethink their payment methods as the app streamlines its functions—leaving many to wonder if convenience is sacrificed for simplicity.
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Google Wallet Drops PayPal Payment Option in the US
Google Wallet is set to remove PayPal as a payment option in the United States, leaving users and merchants scrambling for alternatives. The official change, confirmed via a help center update, marks a significant realignment in the digital payments landscape.
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Apple App Store Blocks Billions in Fraudulent Transactions
Apple has reported that its App Store successfully halted billions in fraud—over $2B blocked just last year and $9B in total over five years. The company is touting its robust security as a key defender in the digital marketplace ahead of WWDC.
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Apple Expands iPhone Tap-to-Pay Across New Countries
Apple is rolling out its tap-to-pay feature across additional territories, letting merchants use iPhones as payment terminals in a wider array of markets. This targeted upgrade represents another incremental step in Apple’s relentless push to integrate its devices into everyday financial transactions—surprisingly, even skeptics must tip their hats.
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Apple Pay outage hits users briefly, quickly resolved
A sudden glitch in Apple Pay, Apple Cash, and related payment services left users in a lurch for over an hour on Friday. Despite the momentary chaos and mounting social media grumbles, Apple swiftly restored normalcy, proving that even tech giants can have their off moments.
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X Platform Under Fire for Cash from Sanctioned Groups
Elon Musk’s X is once again finding itself in hot water over its business dealings. Recent reports reveal that the platform has accepted payments from entities linked to sanctioned and terrorist groups, prompting eyebrows raised from Washington to Wall Street. Regulatory oversight appears as elusive as the platform’s checkmarks.
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