E-commerce news
One story a day from the e-commerce world, and what it means for your store.
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- Payments
Amazon blocks Meta's Muse agent while Shopify stores stay open to it
Amazon began blocking Meta's Muse AI agent from buying on Amazon.com, while Shopify merchants remain discoverable and purchasable in Muse by default. Sellers on both channels face a split in how AI agents can reach them.
- Payments
Circle to buy cross-border payments firm Tazapay in $400M stock deal
USDC issuer Circle agreed on September 8 to acquire Singapore-based cross-border payments company Tazapay, in a deal CoinDesk values at $400 million in stock. Closing is expected in 2027; Tazapay says nothing changes for its customers in the meantime.
- Payments
eBay UK stops accepting PayPal for Royal Mail postage labels from Sept 7
From September 7, 2026, eBay UK sellers can no longer pay for Royal Mail labels bought on eBay with PayPal. Labels are paid from eBay funds, with any shortfall charged to a debit card or bank account on file; Simple Delivery users are not affected.