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Google Wallet now lets parents send money securely to their kids
Google Wallet has introduced a new feature allowing parents to securely send money to their children. The funds can be used anywhere Google Pay is accepted, providing a convenient way for families to manage allowances and payments.
Wemade Earns $5.4 Million from Blockchain in Q1 2026 Revenue
Wemade reported $111 million in consolidated revenue for Q1 2026, with blockchain revenue surging 867% year-on-year to $5.4 million. The company is focusing on service fees from games like Night Crows and Legend of YMIR, leveraging WEMIX tokenomics to drive recurring revenue and expand its ecosystem, with a significant portion of revenue originating from Asian markets.
Remember when Mastercard pressured Steam to remove a bunch of NSFW games? The FTC says that's not cool—sort…
The US Federal Trade Commission has sent letters to major financial services companies like Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, and Stripe, expressing concerns about potential political or religious discrimination in their services. This action follows Valve's report that Mastercard pressured Steam to remove NSFW games, a claim Mastercard denies, stating they only allow lawful purchases. The FTC's investigation could impact how payment processors handle content restrictions.
