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Why Illinois treasurer gifted Pope Leo a certificate worth $8.65

This sum had been held in Illinois’ unclaimed property account

The Independent UK · Jun 5

Soft Audits Are Up — And Most People Who Get One Never See It Coming

Soft audits are quietly becoming one of the most common financial compliance checks today. Unlike traditional audits that arrive with intense paperwork requests and high stress, these versions slip in more gently and often start with a simple letter or digital notice. They focus on inconsistencies, missing details, or unusual…

The Free Financial Advisor · Jun 5

What Most Users Still Don’t Know About Venmo, PayPal, and Their Taxes

Cash apps changed how money moves in everyday life, but tax rules moved just as fast behind the scenes. Venmo and PayPal now sit at the center of income reporting conversations, especially for freelancers, side hustlers, and small sellers. Many users treat these apps like casual wallets, yet the IRS…

The Free Financial Advisor · Jun 4

The $687 million irony of Peter Thiel’s reported plan to ditch the US for Argentina

ANALYSIS: With a stream of government contacts and his protégé in the White House, the billionaire is at the height of his influence in the US, writes Josh Marcus. So why head off for other shores?

The Independent UK · May 29

China's Tencent to allow PayPal payments through its WeChat networks

Chinese tech giant Tencent is enabling PayPal users to pay with QR codes across China through its WeChat Pay network. This move aims to attract more foreign tourists by simplifying cashless transactions. Initially available to US PayPal users, the feature will expand to other markets.

The Economic Times · May 28

In a tourist-friendly move, China's Tencent to allow PayPal payments through its WeChat networks

Tencent says users of PayPal will be able to make payments in China using QR codes through WeChat Pay's extensive merchant network, in a tourism friendly move

The Independent UK · May 28

Best Arizona Betting Sites – Top AZ Sportsbooks for 2026

Arizona residents have it better than most — sports betting went live in the state in 2021, and the market has matured fast, with a solid mix of local operators and international sites all competing for your action.

Dot Esports · May 26

PayPal's online checkout empire is under siege as rivals squeeze its core business

PayPal, a pioneer in online payments, is facing significant challenges nearly three decades after its inception

AAP · May 26

Los Angeles man orders iPad Mini from Best Buy. Then he opens the package and is shocked by what he gets: ‘I’m staring at a HIPAA violation’

A Los Angeles man tried to order an iPad Mini from Best Buy. Then he received something else entirely that made him “super p—ed” and “concerned.” Writer and activist Steven Underwood (@blaqueword) claimed that he received a package with someone’s prescriptions, which he said were a “HIPAA violation.” Instead of…

The Mary Sue · May 24

PayPal Stock Just Got a Vote of Confidence From Michael Burry. That Doesn’t Change Its Broader, Lumpy Trajectory.

Michael Burry opened a roughly 3.5% position in PayPal in April 2026 at around $49 per share, drawing fresh attention to PYPL stock.

Barchart · May 21