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Blockaid Raises $50 Million to Scale Support for Blockchain Security Platform
February 18, 2025

Blockaid raised $50 million in a Series B funding round to scale to meet the demand for its blockchain security platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Regulation
Trump’s Tariff Plans Reframe Compliance’s Role in a Protectionist Era
February 18, 2025

When it comes to managing for uncertainty, chief financial officers are expected to nimbly handle both a sea of change and changing seas. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Security & Fraud
DOJ Bars 10 Individuals and Businesses From Making Unauthorized Debits
February 18, 2025

The Department of Justice said Tuesday (Feb. 18) that a district court in Miami permanently barred 10 individuals and entities from making unauthorized debits to the bank accounts of consumers and small businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Regulation
FTC Taps Deputy With Background in ‘Contentious Merger Review’
February 18, 2025

Big business had hoped the Trump administration would approach regulation somewhat differently than its predecessor. 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,...

Banking
Regulations Are On Hold. Does That Mean More FinTechs Will Look to Become Neobanks?
February 18, 2025

The neobank model has, through the past several years, taken two paths as FinTechs bring accounts, cards and other digital-first financial offerings to customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Artificial Intelligence
AI and Humans: A Complex Partnership in the Workplace
February 18, 2025

The rise of artificial intelligence agents — bots that not only provide information to users but also execute tasks for them — has sparked talk of an agentic staff working alongside humans and managing other bots. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

B2B Payments
Mastercard Debuts Accelerator For Middle-Market Companies
February 18, 2025

Mastercard has unveiled a tool to help financial providers service their middle-market customers. 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, PYMNTS Today....

B2B Payments
What a B2B Stablecoin Strategy Looks Like
February 18, 2025

Stablecoins are having a moment. The asset-backed tokens boast a market capitalization of over $230 billion, and while much of the conversation has revolved around their role in retail crypto adoption and decentralized finance (DeFi), B2B businesses are now considering exploring how they can leverage...

B2B Payments
Freightos Adds Index Linking Tool to Freight Booking Platform
February 18, 2025

Freightos expanded the capabilities of its digital freight booking and payment platform by adding a tool that enables dynamic contract pricing that automatically adjusts to market fluctuations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...