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Banking
OCC Finds Outdated Core Systems Threaten Future of US Regional Banks
July 01, 2025

Across the country, thousands of community and regional banks are facing a seismic challenge: adapt to the demands of a digital-first world or risk obsolescence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
Amazon Prices on Chinese Products Reportedly Exceeding Inflation
July 01, 2025

Prices on Chinese-made goods selling on Amazon have reportedly been increasing faster than overall inflation. 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....

Banking
Circle Applies to Establish National Trust Bank to Oversee USDC Reserve
June 30, 2025

Circle Internet Group has applied for a national trust charter, aiming to establish a national trust bank called First National Digital Currency Bank, N.A. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Banking
Surging Nonbank Lending Triggers New Risks Across Financial Markets
June 30, 2025

Last week, news came that Meta was moving toward obtaining $29 billion from private equity firms to help finance artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, according to the Financial Times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Artificial Intelligence
The AI Tech Stack: A Business Guide to the Moving Parts of the AI Ecosystem
June 30, 2025

As artificial intelligence becomes more deeply embedded in business operations — from customer service and logistics to decision making and product innovation — understanding the layers of technology that underpin its capabilities becomes essential. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Security & Fraud
Federal Agencies Say Iran-Linked Hackers May Target US Firms
June 30, 2025

Four federal agencies said Monday (June 30) that fraudsters linked to Iran may launch cyberattacks on organizations in the United States, especially those involved with critical infrastructure, following the recent U.S. bombing of sites associated with Iran’s nuclear program. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Banking
Tax ID Rule Changes Open Door for AI-Powered Bank Verification
June 30, 2025

The digital age demands banks find new ways to ascertain at the point of onboarding that customers, whether enterprise clients or individuals, are who they say they are. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Security & Fraud
Know Your Sector, Know Your Scam: eCommerce Fraud in 2025
June 30, 2025

Across today’s online marketplaces, understanding the customer isn’t enough. eCommerce firms need to also understand the criminal. 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...

Acquiring
Nuvei Expands Acquiring Capabilities to Home Country of Canada
June 30, 2025

Canadian FinTech Nuvei says it is now a direct payment acquirer in its home country. 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....