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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

ARCA notified reclassifications of office in the monotributo: what to do to appeal these decisions

ARCA has notified taxpayers of reclassifications in their tax status due to discrepancies in declared income, leading to appeals processes amid controversy over the use of virtual wallets.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

"My concern is that younger men are appealing." Estonians candidly discuss emptying wallets on first dates

Estonians share differing views on who should pay during a first date, with some believing the inviter should cover the bill while others advocate for splitting or even women paying in full.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

After the 'slap' from the court: How do Trump's new tariffs affect Arab economies and wallets?

The article discusses the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Trump's tariffs and how it will affect Arab economies differently, with some benefiting from lower tariffs and others facing increased rates.

Feb 23 โ€ข 14:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Consumption Drives the Economy. January Shows the Strength of Polish Wallets

Retail sales in Poland grew more than expected in January 2025, reflecting strong consumer confidence and spending.

Feb 23 โ€ข 09:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

"We're talking about hundreds of thousands" โ€“ Roope discusses the collapse that could impact many Finnish wallets

The value of Bitcoin and altcoins plummeted in October, leading some investors to sell off their holdings due to significant losses.

Feb 19 โ€ข 05:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

YPF Intensifies Competition with Virtual Wallets: Has Partnered with Santander and Will Pay Interest in Pesos on Users' Money in the App

YPF has partnered with Santander Argentina to offer users interest on their virtual wallet balances, intensifying competition with existing digital wallet services.

Feb 18 โ€ข 15:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

How will motoristsโ€™ wallets fare in the major reform? Ranne hints at abandoning car tax

The Finnish government's major reform in transportation financing and taxation is delayed, with the minister suggesting that abandoning the car tax is being considered.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Labor reform: together with the PRO, virtual wallets insist on being included for salary payments

The fintech sector in Argentina is lobbying for the inclusion of virtual wallets in salary payments as the Chamber of Deputies reviews the Labor Reform law.

Feb 15 โ€ข 22:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Virtual wallets, banks, and the tension between two ministers

The Argentine government successfully navigated a significant labor reform, reflecting on its economic direction and financial stability.

Feb 15 โ€ข 09:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Cash Loses Ground: Digital Wallets Surpass 50% Adoption in Mexico

Digital wallets in Mexico have surpassed 50% adoption among mobile phone users, driven by the rise of e-commerce and a demand for contactless payment experiences.

Feb 15 โ€ข 06:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

The draught in the wallets of Czechs has slightly eased, statisticians found

Households in Czechia saw a 3% increase in real net income, allowing families to afford more compared to the previous years impacted by high inflation.

Feb 12 โ€ข 10:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"They Maintain a Privilege": The Fintech Response After Losing a Key Battle with the Banks

Fintech companies in Argentina express discontent after the government retracts a proposal allowing salary payments through digital wallets, capitulating to pressure from traditional banks.

Feb 11 โ€ข 19:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"Lobby won": the response of virtual wallets after losing to banks in the Senate fight

Virtual wallets in Argentina reacted negatively after the Senate, under pressure from banks, excluded a crucial proposal for direct salary payments to fintech from a labor reform bill.

Feb 11 โ€ข 17:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"Your Salary, Your Decision": Hours Before the Labor Reform Debate, the Article Allowing Salary Payments in Virtual Wallets is at Risk

The Argentine government is facing pressure from banks that may jeopardize an article allowing salaries to be credited to virtual wallets in the upcoming Labor Reform debate.

Feb 10 โ€ข 17:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Diverse disputes at Bifrรถst: "When you touch people's wallets, dissatisfaction flares up"

At Bifrรถst, various disputes have emerged related to financial issues, provoking dissatisfaction among the community.

Feb 10 โ€ข 14:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Various disputes at Bifrรถst: "When you touch people's wallets, dissatisfaction flares up"

The article discusses various disputes at Bifrรถst related to financial issues and the resulting dissatisfaction among the community.

Feb 10 โ€ข 14:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Inflation: How Much It Has Emptied Households' Wallets โ€“ The Data for the Six-Year Period

Households in Greece are struggling with rising living costs, with food prices seeing over 30% increases between 2020 and 2025, despite a decline in the annual inflation rate recently.

Feb 10 โ€ข 09:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Poles' Wallets Still Under Pressure: High Living Costs

Polish consumers are feeling financial strain largely due to escalating living costs, with a significant portion struggling to manage their financial obligations.

Feb 10 โ€ข 05:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

War over salaries: the fintechs' response to banks' complaint about salary payments in virtual wallets

Fintech companies are defending the use of virtual wallets for salary payments against pressure from traditional banks to maintain exclusive control over such transactions.

Feb 9 โ€ข 20:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Labor Reform: Fintechs Respond to Banks Regarding Salary Payments in Virtual Wallets

Fintech companies in Argentina are defending the use of virtual wallets for salary payments in response to banks' opposition as labor reform is set to be discussed in the Senate.

Feb 9 โ€ข 16:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Days before the Labor Reform Debate, a new clash between banks and fintech over salary payments

In Argentina, a week before the Senate debates a proposed Labor Reform, banks clash with fintech companies over a provision allowing salaries to be paid through virtual wallets.

Feb 8 โ€ข 22:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Banks request changes in the bill that allows salaries to be paid through virtual wallets

Banks in Argentina are requesting amendments to a bill that would enable salaries to be paid via virtual wallets, raising concerns over Article 35 as the Congress debate approaches.

Feb 8 โ€ข 00:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

'Stop right now' to check if you have 2p coin in your wallet worth ยฃ1,000

Brits are urged to check their wallets for a rare 2p coin from 1983 that could be worth ยฃ1,000 due to a production error.

Feb 7 โ€ข 08:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

"Eleftherios Venizelos": What is in the lost and found office of the airport, from mobile phones and wallets to... ironing boards and dentures

The article explores the unusual items found in the lost and found office of Eleftherios Venizelos Airport, including everything from mobile phones and wallets to ironing boards and dentures.

Feb 6 โ€ข 06:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Inflation does not hit the wallets of a large group of Icelanders

Despite rising costs, many Icelanders are managing to maintain their financial stability.

Feb 5 โ€ข 10:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Comment: The rumors of the decline of the Social Democrats were not true - The people support with their wallets

Despite expectations of a decline, the Social Democratic Party saw an increase in support, attributed to various factors including technical polling reasons.

Feb 5 โ€ข 05:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The thin wallets of Narva residents are devastated by heating prices, prompting city authorities to write to the government

The Narva City Council has appealed to the national government to implement exceptional subsidy measures to help reduce heating costs for residents.

Feb 4 โ€ข 14:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Itaรบ and Mastercard suffer new defeat in court action regarding digital wallets

The 14th Chamber of Private Law of the Rio de Janeiro Court of Justice unanimously decided to maintain a lower court ruling requiring Itaรบ and Mastercard to stop obstructing or blocking the use of their credit cards in digital wallets as a payment method.

Feb 3 โ€ข 22:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
World

Olympics: between lodging and tickets, a weekend of races costs up to two salaries

Attending the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina can be extremely expensive, with costs for lodging, transport, and tickets potentially emptying attendees' wallets according to a study by Altroconsumo.

Feb 2 โ€ข 09:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
Life & Tech

Spotify price increase forces wallets to lighten or seek alternatives

Spotify's price hike in the Baltics, raising subscription costs by 18-25%, has sparked discussions about its impact on local musicians' incomes, with mixed opinions among critics.

Feb 2 โ€ข 07:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
Life & Tech

Cat and dog owners will have to reach into their wallets. A change in the law is just around the corner

Policymakers and animal advocates are pushing for a new law mandating the microchipping of dogs and cats to create a national database for pet ownership.

Jan 31 โ€ข 22:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

About one third of Danes receive a 50,000 krรณnur 'food voucher' directly into their wallets from the state

The Danish government has agreed to provide direct cash support to families with children, pensioners, benefit recipients, and students to address the rising cost of food.

Jan 27 โ€ข 11:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Life & Tech

The Golden Age of Pets โ€“ How Loneliness Fills The Coffers of a Growing Market

An insider and a psychologist explain how the need for companionship translates into revenue and the effects of 'humanizing' our pets on both our wallets and the animals themselves in a time of rising inflation and consumer distrust.

Jan 16 โ€ข 06:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

Keep your belongings located at all times: seven wallets and purses with a compartment for AirTag

The article discusses seven wallets and purses designed with special compartments for Appleโ€™s AirTag, allowing users to track their belongings via Bluetooth.

Jan 16 โ€ข 05:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Malicious Mac extensions steal crypto wallets and passwords

Security researchers have identified new malicious Mac extensions that can steal cryptocurrency wallet data, passwords, and Keychain credentials, exploiting users' sense of security.

Jan 14 โ€ข 15:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Just one phone call and they empty your account: beware of the digital wallet scam

A new scam allows criminals to link victims' bank accounts to their digital wallets with just a phone call, leading to empty accounts.

Jan 8 โ€ข 10:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
National & Local

Gasoline, the only relief for wallets, maintains price over the last year

The price of gasoline in Spain has remained stable over the past year despite increased competition from low-cost stations.

Dec 31 โ€ข 03:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

Syria: Revolution in the Wallet

Even a year after the regime's fall, Syrians still carry the images of Bashar al-Assad and his father Hafiz in their pockets and wallets.

Dec 30 โ€ข 14:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
World

From Trump's Rhetoric to the African Copper Belt Buckles over which the US and China Battle with Wallets

The article explores Trump's populist strategies that juxtapose labor interests with corporate demands, particularly in the context of AI regulation and the geopolitical tussle for resources in Africa.

Dec 28 โ€ข 07:55 UTC

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