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Banks test stablecoins for faster cross-border payments

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Banks and multinationals trial tokens to slash cross-border settlement times, as clearer rules and backing bolster wider business use.
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Banks issue warning over AI-powered identity fraud risks

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US banks and regulators are urged to adopt passkeys, mobile driving licences and tougher verification as generative AI fuels deepfake fraud.
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Amplitude unveils autonomous AI agents for analytics

Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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Amplitude has launched autonomous AI analytics agents that watch product usage, flag metric shifts and recommend fixes across popular tools.
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Square launches AI assistant to help UK SMEs use data

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Square rolls out free AI assistant in the UK, helping SME owners query their own sales data in plain English to speed up decisions.
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Linux Foundation launches Agentic AI open standards hub

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Linux Foundation unites Anthropic, Block and OpenAI in new Agentic AI hub to standardise tools and protocols for autonomous AI agents.
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Stampede & Square launch PayOS to boost hospitality personalisation

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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Stampede has partnered with Square to launch PayOS, a unified hospitality platform integrating sales, payments, and guest data to boost customer engagement and revenue.
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Amplitude named leader in digital analytics by Forrester report

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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Amplitude leads in digital analytics, topping Forrester's Q3 2025 report for ease of use, AI innovation, and customer satisfaction.
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Square unveils portable Handheld for UK restaurants & cafes

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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Square has launched its portable Handheld device in the UK, offering restaurants a lightweight tool to streamline operations and improve service efficiency.
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Salesforce unveils AI-driven Data Cloud innovations to boost CX

Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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Salesforce introduces major Data Cloud innovations enhancing AI-driven customer experiences, unifying data, and launching Datablazers Community for real-time insights.
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Admin work stifling UK hospitality growth, says new research

Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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Administrative tasks are stifling growth for 88% of UK hospitality businesses, despite anticipated revenue increases.
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Square & SevenRooms team up to enhance restaurant operations

Fri, 17th May 2024
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Square's new integration with SevenRooms aims to revolutionise hospitality management, enabling seamless data sharing for personalised guest experiences.
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UK businesses set for growth in 2024, according to report

Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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UK businesses are projected to see significant growth in 2024, amidst the post-pandemic landscape, suggests Square's Future of Commerce report.
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Block completes Afterpay buyout as Square & Cash App first to offer integration

Fri, 4th Feb 2022
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Block, the company behind payment apps including Square, Cash App, Spiral, and TIDAL, is already making the most of Afterpay's buy now, pay later offering.
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One in four Australian businesses now 'cashless', according to Square report

Tue, 30th Mar 2021
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1 in 4 Australian businesses are going cashless as consumers opt for contactless payments during the COVID-19 pandemic, says Square report.