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Brazil’s Pix Shows Why Real-Time Payments Need Real-Time Trust
PayPal’s decision to add Pix to checkout for small and medium-sized businesses in Brazil reflects how deeply the payment method is now embedded in the country’s commerce. According to Central Bank data cited by PayPal, more than 170 million individuals, representing over 90% of Brazil’s adult population, have already used Pix.
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5 Things You Can’t Miss at SBC Summit 2026
For anyone attending SBC Summit 2026, prepare yourself. You’re in for a busy three days.
60% US States Need Two Years of Welfare Checks to Cover One Year of Childcare, Study Finds
Nearly 60% of US states, plus Washington, D.C., would take more than two years of welfare checks to cover just one year of childcare, according to a new analysis from SingleMothersGrants.org.
SNICKERS Launches Digital Candy Bar Designed For ‘Hungry’ AI
SNICKERS has launched a digital candy bar designed specifically for artificial intelligence, extending its long-running “You’re Not You When You’re Hungry” campaign into the era of generative AI.
Salesforce Leads $166M HiBob Investment Looking for Trusted Workforce Data for AI Workflows
Salesforce is leading a $166 million investment in HiBob, the company behind the Bob people management platform. This major funding round brings the startup’s valuation up to $3.2B. It comes at a time when enterprises increasingly look to connect artificial intelligence (AI) with reliable information about their workforce and organisational structures.
