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CFPB
Treasury Union Files Suit to Combat CFPB Shutdown
February 10, 2025

The CFPB’s sudden weekend shutdown is now the subject of a federal lawsuit. 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
Retail’s Digital Tipping Point: Payments Plus Rewards With a Lot More Mobile
February 10, 2025

Before the pandemic pushed us all to live life electronically, going shopping was an active pursuit. 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
New Report Examines the Slick New Face of Digital Fraud
February 10, 2025

Scammers aren’t just throwing darts at a board anymore — they’re getting personal. 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....

Social Commerce
Musk Says He Has No Interest in Buying TikTok
February 09, 2025

Despite recent reports to the contrary, Elon Musk has no plans to buy TikTok. 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...

CFPB
CFPB HQ Shuts Down as Vought Freezes Enforcement
February 09, 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) new boss has put a hold on consumer protections. 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,...

IPO
Amid BNPL’s Surge, Stars Are Aligning for Klarna’s April IPO
February 07, 2025

On Friday (Feb. 7), markets swooned by roughly 1%, as measured by the S&P 500. 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,...

Artificial Intelligence
This Week in AI: Tech Giants’ Spending Soars; Meta Rethinks Metaverse
February 07, 2025

This week in artificial intelligence, Big Tech invests in AI, Meta rethinks its metaverse pivot and DeepSeek poses a potential security threat. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Retail
Luxury’s Lost Luster: Brands Grapple With Shifting Tastes, Economic Headwinds
February 07, 2025

As 2025 unfolds, the luxury market is undergoing a period of mixed results and shifting dynamics. Recent news and earnings reports reveal a sector experiencing notable evolution, per a ModernRetail report, requiring flexibility and strategic adjustments from its key players. Get the Full Story Complete...

Security & Fraud
UK’s FCA Urges Social Media to Prevent Illegal Financial Promotions
February 07, 2025

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority is urging social media platforms to do more to prevent illegal financial promotions. 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...