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XLM (Stellar Lumens) has become an essential player in the ever-evolving cryptocurrency landscape, particularly for freelancers and small businesses. With technical patterns recently signaling a potential breakout, it seems poised to redefine how we think about payroll and invoicing in a digital age. Let’s take a closer look at how XLM’s advancements in transaction speed and cost-effectiveness can enhance stablecoin payments, making them a more viable option for freelancers around the globe. The Market Impact of XLM’s Breakout Potential Recent analysis shows that XLM is forming an inverse head-and-shoulders pattern on the 12-hour chart—an indication that prices might surge. Currently…

GBP/USD found slim gains on Wednesday as markets await the latest inflation update.US PPI inflation eased in August, bolstering bets of a Fed rate cut next week.US CPI inflation is due on Thursday, and could complicate the Fed’s path into further rate cuts.GBP/USD caught a slim bullish step forward on Wednesday, testing the 1.3550 region for the fourth straight trading day, but thus far remains unable to make any further progress. US Producer Price Index (PPI) inflation eased lower in August, giving even further credence to the market’s expectations of a Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut on September 17.US PPI…

September 10 2025, 09:00 (EDT) Innovative integration will power faster transfers to select South American, APAC and European currencies NEW YORK, NY, September 10, 2025 — Wise Platform, Wise’s global payments infrastructure for banks and enterprises, today announced a partnership with Upwork Inc. (Nasdaq: UPWK), the world’s leading human and AI-powered work marketplace. This collaboration strengthens Upwork’s payment capabilities by adding Wise Platform as an infrastructure partner, supporting rapid international transfers for freelancers to select markets. As part of the integration, freelancers transferring their earnings to certain South American, APAC and European currencies via Upwork’s “Direct to Local Bank” method…

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning October 1, St. Charles Health System will no longer be considered in-network for Cigna Healthcare members, potentially impacting thousands of patients across Central Oregon. The change comes after contract negotiations between the two organizations reached a stalemate. According to Cigna Healthcare, the Bend-based health system notified the insurer of its intent to leave the network earlier this year. Cigna claims the breakdown in talks stems from what it describes as “unreasonable demands” by St. Charles leadership, including a “take it or leave it” ultimatum involving unpredictable reimbursement rates. “We recognize that St. Charles Health System,…

The government must ensure non-disclosure agreement (NDA) reforms protect those in the “most vulnerable positions” in the music industry, the Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) has warned. The 11 MPs making up the cross-party group have welcomed an announcement made earlier this summer to update how the controversial legal contracts operate – but they say the proposed changes “do not yet confer the totality of protections both WEC and the music industry are seeking”. The warning comes after the government committed to including a ban on any gagging orders intended to “silence” employees on abuse and harassment in the Labour Party’s…

US stocks broadly rose on Wednesday as Oracle’s (ORCL) blowout revenue forecast lifted AI hopes. Meanwhile, wholesale inflation unexpectedly declined last month, bolstering the case for the Federal Reserve to cut rates next week. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) climbed 0.3% while the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) added 0.2% on the heels of record closing highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI), which includes fewer tech stocks, fell 0.5%. Oracle stunned Wall Street as its CEO said its cloud revenue will skyrocket thanks to a big jump in bookings from the “who’s who of AI.” Its shares jumped over 40% Wednesday despite…

The idea of investing can be intimidating for many beginner investors who are just starting out, but it’s an important part of saving for various financial goals and building wealth. You’ll encounter many different market environments throughout your investing life, so don’t get too caught up in whether right now is the perfect time to get started. But before making any investment, it’s important for beginning investors to know what their tolerance is for risk. Certain investments carry more risk than others, and you don’t want to be surprised after you’ve made the investment. Think about how long you can…

With the gig economy booming, a growing number of UK workers are earning their income job-by-job from freelance creatives and delivery riders to stagehands and photographers at some of the year’s biggest events. But insurance expert Craig Morgan from SJL warns that many are operating without the right protection, leaving themselves vulnerable to huge financial losses if something goes wrong on the job. “Large-scale events like Oasis’ reunion shows, Coldplay’s Wembley dates, and the newly announced My Chemical Romance gigs attract huge crowds and tight deadlines,” says Craig. “Behind the scenes, hundreds of freelancers are making them happen but too often, they don’t…

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., Sept. 9, 2025.Brendan McDermid | ReutersS&P 500 futures jumped on Wednesday after a reading on wholesale prices unexpectedly declined, a welcome development for investors clamoring for a Federal Reserve rate cut next week to boost the economy. Oracle shares led the gains with a more than 30% premarket surge following an eye-popping forecast tied to artificial intelligence.Futures tied to the broad benchmark added 0.5%, as did Nasdaq 100 futures. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged higher. All three benchmarks closed…

A picture of Suffrago’s website, reading ‘Your voice online just became louder’ Polling platform Suffrago says it has employed 35 part-time video reporters with ambitions to have coverage in every UK parliamentary constituency. The start-up launched in November 2024 to more accurately reflect local opinion than existing national polling methods. It hired its first six reporters in April 2025, and says it has 35 reporters placed across the country at time of writing. They are paid £20 per video to produce video-based reports on local issues (with earnings capped at £500 per month). The company claimed 600,000 video views across…