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Klarna tops 1 million merchants as leisure spend surges

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Klarna has topped 1 million merchants worldwide as it accelerates into everyday and leisure spending, led by sport, hobby and wellness.
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MONEYME unveils 1% cashback card as points lose shine

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MONEYME launches 1% cashback credit card as new research shows Australians are turning away from complex points-based rewards schemes.
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Tap into the future: How the University of Sydney transformed campus life with digital ID

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University of Sydney swaps ageing plastic cards for tap-and-go digital IDs, transforming access, security and sustainability across campus.
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Revolut unveils unified merchant payments suite in Australia

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Revolut launches a unified merchant payments suite in Australia, tying in‑person, online and A2A payments directly to its business accounts.
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Revolut unveils unified payments platform for Australia

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Revolut Business launches an all-in-one acquiring platform in Australia, unifying online, in-person and account-to-account payments.
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Google unveils open UCP standard for AI-driven shopping

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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Google has launched an open Universal Commerce Protocol to standardise AI shopping flows across search, apps, merchants and payments.
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Google unveils AI shopping protocol & brand agents

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Google launches a Universal Commerce Protocol and Business Agent tools as it bets on AI agents to drive the next era of online shopping.
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Ant backs Google's Universal Commerce Protocol push

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Ant backs Google's new Universal Commerce Protocol to standardise how AI agents handle shopping, payments and post-purchase support.
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Worldpay link lets Australians buy crypto instantly

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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Block Earner links with Worldpay to let Australians fund accounts instantly and buy crypto via major cards and mobile wallets.
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CloudTech launches CobWeb Pay card to bring crypto to retail

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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CloudTech launches CobWeb Pay Mastercard in Australia, letting users spend cryptocurrency on everyday purchases wherever Mastercard is accepted.
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One Inc posts 244% revenue growth & joins Fast 500 rankings

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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One Inc achieved 244% revenue growth, ranking 311th on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, signalling rapid expansion in digital payments for insurance.
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10 cybersecurity tips to survive Cyber Monday

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Cyber Monday shoppers face scams and cyber threats; follow 10 expert tips to safely secure your data and enjoy the season's best online deals.
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Cyber Monday shoppers urged to safeguard data amid online scams

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Cyber Monday shoppers are urged to protect their data from scams like fake sites, phishing emails and insecure payments during the online shopping surge.
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Constantinople & Paymentology team up to expand Aussie bank card tech

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Constantinople teams up with Paymentology to enhance Banking-as-a-Service in Australia, boosting card issuing and payment tech for local banks and fintechs.
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Hana Wallet launches Web3 Debit Mastercard with USD $5 bonus

Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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Hana Wallet launches its Web3 Debit Mastercard in Australia, letting users spend crypto like Bitcoin with USD $5 bonus on first use.
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8x8 reports surge in AI-powered CX adoption & unveils new tools

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8x8 reports a 150% rise in AI-powered customer interactions and unveils new tools enhancing CX with AI-driven insights and secure payment options.
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Travelopedia boosts global growth with new Ecommpay platform

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Travelopedia partners with Ecommpay to enhance global growth through faster, flexible payment solutions, boosting sales and customer satisfaction worldwide.
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Google unveils AI-driven shopping with virtual try-on feature

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Google launches AI Mode shopping in the US, featuring smart guidance, virtual try-on for billions of clothes, and a streamlined checkout with Google Pay.
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Google unveils expanded AI search features with Gemini upgrade

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Google expands its AI search in the US with Gemini upgrade, adding advanced features like AI Mode, Deep Search, and live visual interactions.
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8x8 unveils new AI tools, RCS messaging & digital wallet pay

Mon, 5th May 2025
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8x8 enhances its Customer Experience platform with AI tools, RCS messaging, and digital wallet payments for improved, personalised user interactions.