Digital Payments

New research proves the 'pain of payment' is a real emotional brain response. As digital payments surge in 2026, Israeli households face rising debt through installments.

According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, Stripe and the investment fund Advent offered $60.50 per share for PayPal in July, based on a valuation of $53 billion, but were rejected. The parties are now discussing a higher price, and a deal could turn Stripe into one of the world's largest payment giants.

Samsung is opening a new door to the crypto world by integrating stablecoin support into its Galaxy devices. This move could fundamentally change how millions of users manage money and make payments.