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Regulation
9 States Consider Requiring App Store Operators to Verify Users’ Ages
February 25, 2025

At least nine states are reportedly considering bills that would require app store operators to verify users’ ages and get parental consent for minors before allowing them to download apps. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Investments
Bitwise Raises $70 Million to Support Crypto as an Asset Class
February 25, 2025

Cryptocurrency-focused asset manager Bitwise completed a $70 million equity raise. 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 completing this...

Retail
Restaurant Association: Tariffs Could Cost Industry $12 Billion
February 25, 2025

The restaurant industry has urged the White House to avoid tariffs on food and beverages. 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,...

B2B Payments
DebtBook Debuts ‘Sizing’ Feature for Its Debt Management Solution
February 25, 2025

DebtBook, a software provider for government and nonprofit treasury teams, has a new debt management tool. 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...

B2B Payments
3 Ways CFOs Balance the Capital Stack to Drive Growth
February 25, 2025

How businesses manage their working capital can be the difference between surviving and thriving. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
DeepSeek Resumes Allowing AI Access Following Capacity Shortages
February 25, 2025

Artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek reportedly resumed allowing customers to access its API. 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...

Investments
Thoma Bravo Launches $1.8 Billion Fund for EU Software Firms
February 25, 2025

Thoma Bravo has closed a fund of 1.8 billion euros ($1.89 billion) dedicated to European software deals. 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...

Delivery
DoorDash Pays ‘Dashers’ $16.7 Million Following NY Tip Investigation
February 25, 2025

DoorDash will pay a $16.7 million settlement following an investigation into its tipping practices.  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...

Payments Innovation
CEO Interview: ‘Regulatory Relaxation’ and Simplicity Key to FinTech Growth
February 25, 2025

The new administration is barely a month old, so it’s too soon to tell exactly what financial services regulation will look like. But with the pause on rulemaking and the overall pause on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in place, it seems like we’re headed...