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• Airwallex Challenges Stripe Dominance With Launch Of Global In-Person Point Of Sale Infrastructure

  Published: Apr 16, 2026

  Section: Banking & Finance

  Airwallex, the Australian-born fintech valued at $8 billion, has officially moved into the physical payments market with a new Point-of-Sale (POS) product. Designed to rival Stripe...

• Impact on Irish Operations Remains Uncertain Following Block’s Announcement of Global Workforce Reductions

  Published: Feb 28, 2026

  Section: Companies & Industry

  Financial services firm Block, led by Jack Dorsey, has announced a significant round of global layoffs as part of a strategic tightening of its workforce. While the company has con...

• Jack Dorsey’s Block Slashes 50% of Workforce in Strategic Pivot to AI

  Published: Feb 27, 2026

  Section: Jobs & Careers

  Block Inc., the fintech giant led by Jack Dorsey, has announced a sweeping restructuring plan that involves cutting approximately 50% of its global workforce. The company is aggres...

• Jack Dorsey Implements Massive Block Layoffs as AI Integration Redefines Fintech Corporate Structure

  Published: Feb 27, 2026

  Section: Science & Tech

  Jack Dorsey has announced a workforce reduction of nearly 50% at Block, cutting staff from 10,000 to under 6,000. Citing AI-driven efficiencies, Dorsey stated the move is necessary...