Beyond Bitcoin: What you need to know about the secret battle for the future of money
Behind the headlines about crypto prices falling, something more important is going on
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Gift vouchers: know your rights and the charges that might apply
On the Money: It can makes sense to use any gift cards you get sooner rather than later
‘Down to the wire’: ECB’s digital euro project faces decisive vote in 2026
Central bank aims to introduce the tokens in 2029 but parties in the European parliament are divided
How the culture war is remaking advertising
Brands are diluting or scrapping campaigns with social purpose as the movement against DEI intensifies
Workcations: Enjoy better weather and lower expenses without using up your annual leave
Workcations that allow you to spend some time abroad, possibly with lower living costs, are becoming increasingly popular
Spending in Dublin continues to rise but in subdued fashion
Overall outlay rises by 1.1% year on year
Top tips to avoid being scammed when you are on holiday
More than €100m was swiped from consumers in Ireland in various frauds and scams last year, according to data from the BPFI
Rising card fees causing big problems for businesses, industry group warns
Irish Small and Medium-sized Enterprise association warns on costs
‘In too many organisations, digital transformation operates in a strategic vacuum’
One smart move a company can make is to take digital transformation away from the IT department, an expert advises
Inflation drives value of retail spending in Dublin
MasterCard’s latest SpendingPulse report point to continued upward momentum in retail sales
Irish co-founded Atoa raises €6m in seed funding round
Company is going up against the established card networks Visa and Mastercard in the UK
Retail sales grow in Dublin for eighth consecutive quarter
Data underlines post-pandemic economic recovery combined with soaring inflation rates for consumer products
Dublin retail sales ‘stable’ despite stagnant tourism spending
Shoppers spent 6% more in final months of 2022 than 2021, MasterCard report highlights
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Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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