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Thunes wins best cross-border payment solution award
Crypto

Thunes wins best cross-border payment solution award

Rising demand for faster, cheaper international transfers has sharpened competition among payment providers serving merchants and marketplaces.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
EarnIn tops 1m Live Pay uses as real-time wages grow
Fintech

EarnIn tops 1m Live Pay uses as real-time wages grow

EarnIn says US workers have made over 1m Live Pay transactions since July 2025, underscoring rising demand for real-time access to wages.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
AI plans threaten junior hiring as staff left unready
Data Analytics

AI plans threaten junior hiring as staff left unready

Employers plan to cut junior hiring as AI expands, leaving most staff feeling unprepared for rapid shifts in work and skills demand.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Sessions hits 5m orders as virtual kitchens fuel growth
Digital Transformation

Sessions hits 5m orders as virtual kitchens fuel growth

London's Sessions hits 5m delivery orders as its 400-plus virtual kitchens offer embattled independent restaurants a lower-cost growth route.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
From side hustles to scalable brands: How marketplaces are paving the way for female entrepreneurs
Digital Transformation

From side hustles to scalable brands: How marketplaces are paving the way for female entrepreneurs

Digital marketplaces are empowering UK women to turn side hustles into scalable brands, bypassing traditional funding bottlenecks.

By Temu App • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
The future of work could be women's biggest opportunity in tech
Digital Transformation

The future of work could be women's biggest opportunity in tech

As work shifts to flexible, capability-led models, women in tech gain a rare chance to turn non-linear careers into leadership power.

By Sara Kahlau • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
TerraPay & Raenest boost payouts to India, Philippines
Fintech

TerraPay & Raenest boost payouts to India, Philippines

TerraPay links its global payments network to Raenest to speed local-currency payouts to freelancers in India and the Philippines.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Laundryheap pushes into four new markets worldwide
Customer Experience

Laundryheap pushes into four new markets worldwide

On-demand laundry platform Laundryheap has expanded into Colombia, Mexico, Malaysia and Scotland, as it accelerates its global rollout.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026

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HelpHive launches home support platform for seniors
Health Technologies

HelpHive launches home support platform for seniors

HelpHive debuts a Vancouver platform linking seniors with vetted local helpers, easing pressure on families juggling unpaid care and work.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 21st Mar 2026
Bitcoin Depot unveils ReadyBucks for US gig workers
Fintech

Bitcoin Depot unveils ReadyBucks for US gig workers

Bitcoin Depot debuts ReadyBucks, offering USD $500-$2,000 online cash advances to US gig workers and small firms across nine states.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Mar 2026
Gumtree launches verified badges to boost marketplace trust
Multi-factor authentication

Gumtree launches verified badges to boost marketplace trust

Gumtree introduces verified badges and stricter checks for business sellers in the UK, aiming to boost user trust and deter fraud.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
AI trainers surge as NZ firms ramp up global hiring
Crypto

AI trainers surge as NZ firms ramp up global hiring

AI trainer jobs are booming as NZ firms tap global talent, while startups abroad chase specialists and remote staff drift back to cities.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Gym app SPORTL launches in London after GBP £250,000 raise
Health Technologies

Gym app SPORTL launches in London after GBP £250,000 raise

Gym booking app SPORTL launches in London after GBP £250,000 pre-seed, offering pay-as-you-train access at 50 studios with no memberships.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
'Imbosster Syndrome' hits confidence of sole traders
Digital Transformation

'Imbosster Syndrome' hits confidence of sole traders

'Imbosster Syndrome' is eroding the confidence of Australian sole traders, with self-doubt stalling key decisions and slowing business growth.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Courier boom makes transport Australia's top new trade
Manufacturing

Courier boom makes transport Australia's top new trade

Courier and home-delivery firms have powered transport to become Australia's fastest-growing new business sector over the past decade.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Hopp targets Canadian firms with new Toronto rollout
Fleet Management

Hopp targets Canadian firms with new Toronto rollout

Ride-hailing brand Hopp has launched its Hopp for Business corporate travel service across Toronto and the wider Greater Toronto Area.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
UK restaurants back tech, prioritising online ordering
Robotics

UK restaurants back tech, prioritising online ordering

UK restaurants plan fresh tech investment for 2026, betting most heavily on online ordering and delivery ahead of AI and smart kitchens.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026