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Payments Innovation
Plaid: Bank Account Connectivity Underpins ‘Data Revolution’ in Financial Services
April 03, 2025

For Plaid, the connectivity — tying bank accounts to a broad range of providers across financial systems — lays the groundwork for double-digit growth. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Regulation
Senate Banking Committee Advances SEC Chair Nominee in Party-Line Vote
April 03, 2025

The Senate Banking Committee voted Thursday (April 3) to advance President Donald Trump’s nominee as chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Paul Atkins, to the full Senate, which will vote whether to confirm the appointment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Investments
Thatch Raises $40 Million For Employee Health Coverage Offering
April 03, 2025

Health insurance startup Thatch has reportedly raised $40 million in Series B funding. 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....

Retail
GoodRx Launches eCommerce Offering for Retail Pharmacies
April 03, 2025

GoodRx has launched an eCommerce experience for retail pharmacies in collaboration with grocery chain Hy-Vee. 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....

Investments
Runway Raises $308 Million to Speed Filmmaking With AI
April 03, 2025

Video AI firm Runway has reportedly been valued at $3 billion after raising $308 million. 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,...

Investments
Plaid Raises $575 Million Amid Focus on New Products
April 03, 2025

Digital finance platform Plaid says it has raised $575 million in new funding. 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...

Payments Innovation
Visa to Launch New Unified Checkout and Fraud Detection Solutions
April 03, 2025

Visa has unveiled three new value-added services designed to make accepting payments easier and more secure. 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...

Payments Innovation
APIs and Innovation Help Merchants Put Payments ‘in the Background’
April 03, 2025

For merchants, omnichannel innovation comes in several flavors. 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 form, you...

B2B Payments
How Data Quality Is Powering the Future of Intelligent B2B Payments
April 03, 2025

While the back offices of many large enterprises are hindered by technologies from the 1990s, others are embracing new digital solutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...