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- 1Australian banks slash rewards programs ahead of surcharge ban●Banks cut rewards programs, free travel insurance amid surcharge ban By Adelaide Miller Sweeping reforms from the Reserv
Sweeping reforms from the Reserve Bank of Australia take effect this week, including a ban on card surcharge practices. In preparation, Australian banks are hiking fees, cutting rewards programs and scrapping free travel insurance perks. Consumer commentators warn customers will effectively pay for the reforms through lost benefits and higher costs, while banks point to regulatory pressure on payments.
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Bilt Rewards has added Amtrak as its first rail transfer partner, allowing members to convert Bilt points into Amtrak Guest Rewards points. The move makes it the first time the rewards program supports a train operator, giving travelers a new way to fund rail trips alongside its existing airline and hotel partners.
- 3Bitcoin posts on X can pay even when Bitcoin doesn't●Bitcoin posts on X can pay even when Bitcoin doesn’t
CryptoSlate reports that posts about Bitcoin on X can generate payouts for their authors even when the Bitcoin price itself is flat or falling. The claim points to X's monetisation program, which rewards engagement rather than market performance, meaning creators can earn from Bitcoin discussion regardless of how the asset trades.
- 4IHG Card Changes, StubHub Credits and Delta Travel News▼IHG Card Changes, StubHub Credits & Delta Travel News
A roundup of travel updates covers changes to IHG hotel credit cards, new developments involving StubHub credits, and the latest Delta Air Lines travel news. Cardholders and frequent travelers are watching how the IHG adjustments affect rewards and perks, while StubHub credit terms and Delta announcements add to the week's travel-related developments being circulated among points and miles enthusiasts.
- 5Google pauses open-source bug bounty over AI-generated junk reports●Google freezes open-source bug bounty program amid flood of invalid AI slop submissions Google suspends product vulnerab
Google has suspended vulnerability submissions to its Open Source Software Vulnerability Reward Program after a wave of invalid, low-quality reports widely attributed to AI-generated research. The company says the flood of bogus submissions is overwhelming its review process. Security researchers are pointing to the suspension as an example of automated tools mass-producing submissions in pursuit of bounty payouts, undermining programs meant to reward genuine discoveries.
- 6The Points Guy flags top beginner mistake with travel cards▼The No. 1 mistake beginners make with travel cards, according to The Points Guy
The Points Guy says the biggest mistake beginners make with travel credit cards is misusing them, costing newcomers significant value. The guidance, reported by MarketWatch, is drawing attention from travelers looking to maximize points and rewards as interest in travel rewards programs keeps growing.
- 7Rivemont launches trading terminal for major decentralized exchanges●Rivemont opens today, 07:00 UTC. One terminal for Hyperliquid, Lighter, Aster, dYdX and Extended: trade, run bots with a
Rivemont opened today at 07:00 UTC, launching a unified trading terminal that connects Hyperliquid, Lighter, Aster, dYdX and Extended. Users can trade from their own wallets, run bots with backtesting, and copy other traders. The platform charges a flat 0.05% per fill and kicked off its Points Season 1 rewards program at launch.
- 8Credit card reward points can expire — check yours now●Your credit card points have an expiry date. Do you know when? Depending on the issuer, reward points commonly expire 1–
Credit card reward points commonly expire one to three years after they are earned, depending on the issuer, though some programs let them stay valid indefinitely. Personal finance commentators are urging cardholders to check their balances in their card apps before the end of the festive season and redeem any points set to lapse, particularly those expiring before March.
- 9Best Airline Loyalty Programs for Last-Minute Travel●My Favorite Airline Loyalty Programs for Last-Minute Travel
Travel publication Upgraded Points has published a rundown of its favorite airline loyalty programs for travelers booking trips at short notice. The piece highlights which reward schemes offer the best value when plans come together late, a recurring topic of interest for frequent flyers comparing points and status benefits. No further details were available from the headline alone.
- 10Alaska Airlines expands Atmos Rewards loyalty program●Atmos™ Rewards expands with customized ways to earn, more benefits, new partners, broader access to premium experiences and a new debit card offering
Alaska Airlines announced an expansion of its Atmos Rewards loyalty program, adding customized ways to earn points, more benefits, new partners and broader access to premium experiences. The program also introduces a new debit card offering, giving members additional options to earn and use rewards in everyday spending.