digital payments

Stripe launched Link, a digital wallet that enables autonomous AI agents to make purchases through secure approval flows connected to cards, banks, and subscriptions. This infrastructure development creates the payment foundation for AI agent commerce, potentially enabling automated transactions across multiple sectors.

1.4 million tax filers face refund delays as the IRS phases out paper checks, with affected taxpayers receiving CP53E notices. This digital transition impacts payment processing infrastructure and creates temporary cash flow disruptions for affected individuals and businesses.