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Regulation
Trump Administration to Appeal Judge’s Preliminary Order to Keep CFPB Intact
March 31, 2025

The on-again, off-again saga of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) continues. The Trump administration on Saturday (March 29) filed a claim in the U.S. Court of Appeals asking it to weigh in on a decision issued Friday that seemingly gave the agency a new...

Social Commerce
Blackstone Reportedly Weighs Investment in TikTok US
March 30, 2025

The private equity outfit Blackstone reportedly could soon be an investor in TikTok’s American operations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Retail
GameStop to Close ‘Significant Number’ of Stores in Cost-Cutting Effort
March 28, 2025

GameStop said it expects to close a “significant number” of stores in fiscal 2025 after closing 970 stores in fiscal 2024. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Regulation
CFTC Says Digital Asset Derivatives Will Get Same Regulatory Treatment as Other Products
March 28, 2025

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission withdrew two advisories: one on the review of risks related to clearing digital assets, and the other on virtual currency derivative product listings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

B2B Payments
Tesorio Adds AI Agent for Supplier Portals to AR Automation Platform
March 28, 2025

Tesorio has added an AI agent for supplier portals to its platform for accounts receivable (AR) automation, collections and cash flow management. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

IPO
CoreWeave IPO Signals Issues With Microsoft-Centric Business Model
March 28, 2025

CoreWeave’s downsizing of its initial public offering (IPO) reportedly signals a cooling of investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence IPOs and for IPOs in general. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Payment Methods
The US’s $750 Million Bet: Ending Paper Checks to Drive Digital Finance
March 28, 2025

The federal government’s move to eliminate paper checks by Sept. 30 signals a massive shift toward digital transactions, potentially saving the Treasury $750 million. This transition, driven by an executive order, could accelerate the adoption of real-time payments across government and business. PYMNTS breaks it...

Cross-border Payments
Singapore’s Small Businesses Know the Score With Digital Wallets for Cross-Border Payments
March 28, 2025

Singapore stands at a crossroads in the digital payments revolution. While digital wallets are reshaping how businesses handle cross-border transactions, a noticeable gap persists in consumer awareness. This disparity, particularly when compared to the persistent dominance of traditional payment methods, presents both a challenge and...

Retail
Shopping Tools in Focus for Amazon and Walmart
March 28, 2025

Amazon is rolling out a feature to connect consumers to more of the goods they like. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...