PayPal stories - Page 2
Instabase appoints Omkar Pendse to lead AI product push
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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uc
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data protection
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digital transformation
Instabase appoints Omkar Pendse to spearhead product and technology as it doubles down on AI workflow automation after $100 million raise.
Microsoft tops global phishing brand rankings again
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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gaming
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mfa
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cloud security
Microsoft again tops global phishing brand list as attackers increasingly mimic big tech services to steal cloud and consumer credentials.
Google unveils AI shopping protocol & brand agents
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
Google launches a Universal Commerce Protocol and Business Agent tools as it bets on AI agents to drive the next era of online shopping.
Australians turn Boxing Day focus to essentials, safety
Fri, 26th Dec 2025
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phishing
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email security
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bnpl
Australians are reshaping Boxing Day, prioritising essentials, thrift and online safety over impulse spending amid cost-of-living strain.
Aspire secures key licences for global fintech rollout
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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payment technologies
Singapore fintech Aspire wins key licences in Australia, Europe and the US, paving the way for a global rollout of its business finance platform.
Australians lose AUD $432 each on fake online tickets
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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payment technologies
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e-commerce
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cybersecurity
One in five Australians has been duped by fake online tickets, losing an average AUD $432 as scams surge ahead of the busy summer events season.
Australians embrace AI & flexible payments for online sales
Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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bnpl
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ai
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payment technologies
Seventy percent of Australians plan to shop online this holiday season, with AI tools and Buy Now, Pay Later options driving a digital surge in sales.
One Inc posts 244% revenue growth & joins Fast 500 rankings
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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crypto
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fintech
One Inc achieved 244% revenue growth, ranking 311th on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, signalling rapid expansion in digital payments for insurance.
Ship4wd unveils platform helping US SMBs buy direct from China
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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supply chain
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payment technologies
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paypal
Ship4wd launches platform enabling US SMBs to buy directly from Chinese factories, offering pricing in USD, order protection, and integrated global shipping.
Bluwhale launches AI Stablecoin Agent as market tops $300bn
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
Bluwhale launches AI-powered Stablecoin Agent to manage digital dollars as stablecoin market tops $300bn, aiming to boost individual investor returns.
PayPal partners with Liverpool FC to launch fan reward scheme
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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payment technologies
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paypal
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sportstech
PayPal becomes Liverpool FC's official digital payments partner, launching PayPal+ loyalty scheme for fans to earn rewards on matchday purchases.
BNPL popularity surges as young Australians demand flexible payments
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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crypto
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fintech
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cx
One in three Australian online shoppers use BNPL services, with Gen Z and Millennials driving a rise in demand for flexible payments like PayPal Pay in 4.
Phishing attacks surge as criminals exploit trusted platforms in 2025
Wed, 12th Nov 2025
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mfa
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Phishing attacks surged in 2025, with a 67% rise exploiting trusted platforms like Zoom and PayPal, and a 449% increase in phone-based vishing incidents targeting businesses.
PayPal launches PayPal Open for unified business payments in Australia
Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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data protection
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crypto
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payment technologies
PayPal launches PayPal Open in Australia, a unified platform offering global payments, lending, and insights for businesses of all sizes.
AI-driven platforms drive efficiency & service quality gains
Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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cx
Organisations using NiCE's AI-driven CXone Mpower platform report faster response times, better service quality, and improved staff efficiency across sectors.
PayPal provides $1.5 billion in flexible loans to Aussie SMBs
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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fintech
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payment technologies
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e-commerce
PayPal Australia has loaned over AUD $1.5 billion to 13,000+ SMBs via its flexible Working Capital programme, offering swift funding without collateral.
PayPal launches Fastlane to boost guest checkout in Australia
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
PayPal has launched Fastlane in Australia, speeding up guest checkout to cut cart abandonment and boost conversion rates for local retailers.
PayPal offers Comet browser early access trial valued at USD $200 in AU
Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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ai
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payment technologies
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agentic ai
PayPal offers Australian customers early access to Perplexity's AI-powered Comet browser, including a 12-month USD $200 trial of Perplexity Pro.
Nearly half of Australians use AI assistants for online shopping
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
Nearly half of Australians use AI assistants for online shopping, with 78% expecting such tools to become mainstream within a year, says PayPal research.
Oracle launches global Exadata service for AI & analytics
Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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storage
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data analytics
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hyperscale
Oracle launches Globally Distributed Exadata Database on Exascale Infrastructure, enabling scalable AI workloads and analytics with global data residency compliance.