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Investments
Connected Healthcare Platform b.well Raises $40 Million
February 26, 2024

Connected healthcare platform b.well has raised $40 million in a Series C funding round led by Leavitt Equity Partners. 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...

Investments
Spain to Invest $22 Billion in High-Tech Sectors
February 26, 2024

In an effort to boost Spain’s semiconductor and audiovisual industries, the country is set to launch a new state-owned technology investment company with a capital of €20 billion ($22 billion). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Banking
Cross River Adds Investment Banking Services for FinTechs
February 26, 2024

Cross River Bank and CRB Securities are moving into the investment banking space. 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
Allure Bridals Offers New Stock Financing Program to Merchants
February 26, 2024

Bridal and formalwear brand Allure Bridals has debuted a finance program for retailers. 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...

Security & Fraud
LoanDepot Says 16.9 Million Customers Impacted by January Data Breach
February 26, 2024

LoanDepot said Friday (Feb. 23) that a data breach that impacted the company in January affected 16.9 million customers. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Google to Relaunch AI Image Generation Tool After Pausing It
February 26, 2024

Google’s artificial intelligence image generation tool offered through Gemini is set to be relaunched in the next few weeks after being paused due to inaccuracies in historical depictions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

CFPB
CFPB Establishes Supervisory Authority Over World Acceptance
February 26, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has taken action to establish supervisory authority over installment lender World Acceptance Corp., saying it aims to ensure compliance with federal consumer financial protection laws. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Banking
OCC Head Concerned About Bank-FinTech Collaboration
February 26, 2024

Michael Hsu, CEO and acting comptroller of the currency for the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), recently reiterated his agency’s commitment to mitigating any perceived risks in banking — especially those triggered by collaborations with FinTechs. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Artificial Intelligence
UK Government Breaks With EU, Takes Pro-Innovation AI Approach
February 26, 2024

There’s a global race going on with artificial intelligence at its center. 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...