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JPMorgan Wants to Open 160 Branches in 2026
February 18, 2026

J.P. Morgan Chase is reportedly planning a 160-location wave of branch openings this year. 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...

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Quantum Can’t Do Much Yet, but Banks Can’t Afford to Wait
February 17, 2026

Here is the strange math confronting every bank, payment network and FinTech on the planet: Quantum computing is simultaneously overhyped and underestimated. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Provident Bank Says Strategy Focused on Simplicity Over Shiny Tech
February 11, 2026

Scott Hurlbert’s clearest reminder that customer experience is still personal came through a text from his daughter. 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...

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Bank Charters Are Reshaping Who Can Compete for Consumer Deposits
February 10, 2026

Bank charters represent the operating system (OS) for the U.S. financial sector. 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...

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Why Banks Want to Issue Stablecoins
February 09, 2026

The idea of a bank-issued digital asset was once an oxymoron. Today, it’s one that’s gaining momentum. 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...

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Digital Banks Win With Younger and Lower-Income Consumers
February 09, 2026

Digital bank users are not simply early adopters of new payment methods. They represent a distinct slice of the U.S. banking population, shaped by age, income, education and daily payment habits in ways that set them apart from customers of traditional banks. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Erebor Becomes First Bank OK’d Under New Administration
February 08, 2026

Startup-focused lender Erebor has become the first bank chartered under the second Trump administration. 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...

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Nubank to Challenge US and Asian Banks With Lean Digital Model
February 05, 2026

Nubank’s effort to get a banking license in the United States is part of a global expansion planned by the digital bank, Bloomberg reported Thursday (Feb. 5). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Industrial Loan Charters Take Center Stage as De Novo Banking Makes a Comeback
February 05, 2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent used his House testimony Wednesday (Feb. 4) to spotlight an urgency for new bank formation. 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...