CogniCurrent Icon

COGNICURRENT

A compact global news feed for the bigger picture.

โŒ•
Regions
Topics
Saved views:
Save your current filters to revisit or share.
22 stories
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

With 'Your 0km Without Barriers', passing through tolls is easier

A campaign by ACARA aims to simplify toll processes for new car owners in Argentina by integrating electronic toll payment systems in new vehicles.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

US sanctions force acceleration of the digital euro

US sanctions are pushing the European Central Bank to expedite the development of a digital euro to avoid dependence on foreign payment systems.

Feb 23 โ€ข 04:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Crime & Justice

Luxury holidays for one cent: a young man arrested for cyberattacks on hotels

A 20-year-old man was arrested for manipulating online payment systems to book luxury hotel rooms for just one cent.

Feb 20 โ€ข 08:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Spotify in the eye of the storm: Trumpism, denialism, and a future for music streaming in question

Spotify is facing investor skepticism despite strong financial performance, with concerns about payment systems for artists and a leadership transition.

Feb 20 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
Crime & Justice

A hacker was staying in luxury hotels in Spain for one cent per night

A Spanish National Police operation led to the arrest of a young hacker who manipulated online payment systems to stay in luxury hotels for just a cent instead of 1,000 euros per night.

Feb 18 โ€ข 15:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

A Spanish hacker found a flaw to sleep in palaces... for one cent euro a night

A Spanish hacker exploited a flaw in online payment systems to stay in luxury hotels for only one cent instead of 1000 euros per night.

Feb 18 โ€ข 15:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

The Guardian: British banks want to accelerate the creation of an analogue to the payment systems 'Visa' and 'Mastercard'

British bank leaders are planning a meeting to discuss creating a national alternative to international payment systems 'Visa' and 'Mastercard'.

Feb 17 โ€ข 10:15 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Ghana: GWL Deploys 200 Service Personnel to Recover GHยข866m Debt, Boost Digital Payments

Ghana Water Limited has launched an initiative deploying 200 service personnel to recover GHยข866 million in debts and promote digital payment systems.

Feb 13 โ€ข 14:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Passengers are tired of cardboard tickets. Cities respond to their expectations

More cities are transitioning from traditional cardboard tickets for public transport to modern mobile payment systems, reflecting passenger demand for convenience.

Feb 12 โ€ข 16:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

By the numbers.. Will the 'digital euro' save Europe from the dominance of American 'Visa' and 'MasterCard'?

The article discusses concerns in Europe regarding the dominance of Visa and MasterCard in the payment sector and explores the potential emergence of a digital euro as a solution.

Feb 11 โ€ข 10:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Pix is expected to be the payment method in 50% of transactions in e-commerce by 2028, says study

The instant payment system Pix is projected to account for half of e-commerce transactions in Brazil by 2028, reflecting its rapid rise over traditional credit cards.

Feb 10 โ€ข 15:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Pierro Tsipolone: The 2+1 Categories of Citizens Who Will Benefit from Digital Euro

Pierro Tsipolone highlighted the benefits of the digital euro for consumers, merchants, and payment service providers at a speech in Cyprus.

Feb 10 โ€ข 09:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

China takes gradual approach to digital yuan upgrade and expansion

China is adopting a gradual strategy to enhance and expand its digital yuan, but user adoption remains low despite government incentives.

Feb 10 โ€ข 07:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

EU needs to wean itself off Visa and Mastercard โ€“ banking chief

The head of a major European bank consortium has called for the EU to urgently reduce its reliance on US payment systems like Visa and Mastercard.

Feb 9 โ€ข 20:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Fines of up to 20,000 euros for POS and IRIS โ€“ Who is at risk

The Greek tax authority is conducting extensive checks on businesses that have not connected their POS systems to cash registers and the IRIS payment system, imposing fines for non-compliance.

Feb 9 โ€ข 17:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Warnings Against Europe's Reliance on American Visa and Mastercard

The CEO of the European Payments Initiative warns that Europe's dependence on American payment systems Visa and Mastercard poses significant risks.

Feb 9 โ€ข 12:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

The Age of AI Agents and Card Payments [Hello, Crypto]

The article discusses the growing role of AI agents in managing transactions and reservations, raising questions about the adaptability of existing payment systems like credit cards.

Feb 8 โ€ข 10:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Dodgy doctors who targeted NDIS clients are shifting to veterans

A $203 million initiative aims to crack down on fraudulent doctors and advocates exploiting veteran payment systems, after previously targeting the NDIS.

Feb 7 โ€ข 18:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The digital euro approaches your mobile: what it is, how it differs from cryptocurrencies, and why Europe stakes its sovereignty on this project

The European Central Bank is developing a digital euro to adapt to the digital economy and maintain control over payment systems amidst geopolitical tensions.

Feb 7 โ€ข 16:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
Life & Tech

Algorithms give another innovative boost to the booming payment business

Artificial intelligence is moving from experimental phases to becoming an operational layer in the payment systems ecosystem, driven by startups.

Jan 11 โ€ข 23:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Receipts, POS, payments: everything changes from 2026. What to know

Starting January 1, 2026, Italy will implement more technical measures in the fight against tax evasion, requiring cash registers and electronic payment systems to be interconnected for immediate financial tracking.

Dec 29 โ€ข 08:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Life & Tech

Mobile Payment: With Card, Please!

The convenience of mobile payments has increased in Germany, largely due to companies like Sumup, prompting discussions about the future of such payment systems.

Dec 27 โ€ข 18:28 UTC

Story in context

Loading Intelligence...

๐Ÿ“ก

Select a report from the feed to view analysis and related coverage.