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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...

Security & Fraud
Fraud Uncertainty Climbs to 28%, Disrupting Operations for Mid-Market Firms
March 28, 2025

There is a growing concern for middle-market firms in the United States, and it surrounds fraud and risk management. 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...

Fintech Investments
FinTech IPO Index Slips 1.3% as Huize Sinks After Earnings
March 28, 2025

FinTech IPO Index names were mostly in the red this past week, and the companies that did manage to post gains barely made it out of the low single-digit percentages. The majority of the headlines through the last several days were centered on partnerships tied...

Regulation
Resolution to Repeal Overdraft Fee Rule Passes Senate, Awaits House Vote
March 27, 2025

The U.S. Senate voted Thursday (March 27) to repeal the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s final rule capping overdraft fees. 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...

Regulation
Cleo AI Settles $17 Million FTC ‘Fast Money’ Case
March 27, 2025

The FTC has won a $17 million settlement against online cash advance company Cleo AI. 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. By...

Regulation
DOJ Launches Task Force to Police ‘Anticompetitive’ Regulators
March 27, 2025

The Department of Justice wants to eliminate “anticompetitive” state and federal laws and regulations. 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...

B2B Payments
SpendHQ Adds Supplier Risk Management Solution to Procurement Platform
March 27, 2025

SpendHQ launched a Supplier Risk Management solution that can be added to its procurement platform. 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,...