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May 20, 2026
On the web
Tether Brings USDT Payments to Over 200,000 Merchants in New Partnership
Crypto News
"Stablecoin issuer Tether has announced a significant expansion of its $USDT payment capabilities, enabling transactions at more than 200,000 merchant locations worldwide. The initiative is the result of a collaboration with decentralized treasury management protocol Lydian and U.S.-based payments company Shift4, marking one of the largest integrations of a stablecoin into traditional retail and online commerce."
October 22, 2025
On the web
Shift4 To Acquire Worldline’s North American Subsidiaries
Shift4
"Shift4 has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire Bambora Inc, Bambora Holding Corp, Bambora Corp, and Worldline SMB US, Inc., Worldline’s North American subsidiaries. The contemplated transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to usual customary approvals."
December 5, 2024
On the web
Space Trump Nominates Jared Isaacman, Private Astronaut and SHIFT4 CEO, for NASA Chief
CNBC
"President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated Jared Isaacman, the billionaire CEO of Shift4 who has led two private spaceflights , to be the next head of NASA...Isaacman said he plans to leave Shift4 once he’s confirmed as NASA administrator."
July 27, 2023
On the web
Shift4 Announces Program to Pay Restaurants $1 for Every Online Order Received Through SkyTab POS & Offers a Signing Bonus To New Customers
Shift4
"Shift4, the leader in integrated payments and commerce technology, has launched an initiative that combats the junk fees that are increasingly being imposed on businesses and consumers. Starting today, restaurants that install the company’s SkyTab POS system will be paid $1 for every online order they receive for the first three months of service."