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Kieran O'Connor
Business Journalist Kieran joined SBC in January 2024, after graduating from Emerson College, Boston in 2023 with a Masters degree in Journalism. Previously, Kieran has written for InBoston Magazine as well as several UK publications such as The Sunday World, Female First and The Warrington Guardian.
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Cary, North Carolina - August 12 2025: Tether Logo on Screen on Computer CPU Stock Chart Trends and Keyboard Background
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Stablecoins
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MiCA cloud looms over Tether's strong Q2 results
August 3, 2026
Lloyds Bank branch in Chelsea.
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Cross-border payments
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Lloyds' tokenised deposits pass first real test
July 31, 2026
Contactless Credit Card RFID Chip and Symbol NFC payment security.
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Transactions
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Maryland finally brings chip technology to EBT cards
July 31, 2026
Abstract digital display with concept image KYC.
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Compliance
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KYC essentials for payment providers in 2026
July 30, 2026
credit: Darshika Maduranga / Shutterstock.com
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Opinion
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Why X Money's paper cheque policy is genius
July 29, 2026
Washington, DC is the capital of the USA. The state capitol buildings in Washington, DC. The Congress in Washington, DC. American flag waving. The Capitol Hill in Washington, DC
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Cryptocurrencies
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Russia bill puts CLARITY Act at risk of missing August deadline
July 28, 2026
BNPL-Buy Now Pay Later shopping online icon , Online banking businessman using smartphone holding credit card online shopping concept.
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Regulation
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Oregon adds to patchwork of US BNPL regulations 
July 28, 2026
Patented Brand Identity License Product Copyright stamp.
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Blockchain
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Circle tops US blockchain patents following IBM acquisition
July 28, 2026
Sunrise skyline drama over Dubai’s downtown as the Burj Khalifa pierces the warm skies — aerial view of modern skyscrapers, urban architecture and golden hour cityscape in the UAE.
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Transactions
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Checkout.com prepares UAE card issuing debut
July 27, 2026
Zelle's NY court battle
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Fraud
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Zelle's $1bn fraud lawsuit cleared to proceed
July 24, 2026
IBM Q System One Quantum Computer at the Consumer Electronic Show.
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Cryptocurrencies
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Coinbase readies Bitcoin for quantum computing risk
July 23, 2026
Keenan Mayet, Head of Retail International Banking and Payments at Absa.
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Executive Ledger
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Q&A: Absa’s Keenan Mayet on PayShap and inclusion
July 23, 2026
Samsung Sign displayed on the facade of the modern HQ of Samsung Electronics Device Solutions America in Silicon Valley.
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Mobile wallet
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Why Samsung's card is less about credit and more about control
July 22, 2026
Revolut headquarters building in Canary Wharf, London, UK on 24 April 2025.
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Oceania
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Revolut opens door for challenger banks in Australia
July 21, 2026
Yoti, Post Office and Lloyds digital IDs recognised by UK govt
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UK
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Why Andy Burnham's digital ID scrap isn't straightforward
July 20, 2026
Contactless Payments Transaction Between Two Individuals with Modern Technology.
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Transactions
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How contactless payments took over after COVID-19
July 20, 2026
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