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Fed Governor Michael Barr: Bank-FinTech Relationships Will Drive GenAI Adoption
April 04, 2025

Bank-FinTech relationships are likely to drive the integration of GenAI into banking, Federal Reserve Governor Michael S. Barr said Friday (April 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Stripe Applies for US Banking License to Expand Merchant Acquiring Capabilities
April 04, 2025

Stripe’s application for a Merchant Acquirer Limited Purpose Bank (MALPB) charter has been accepted by the state of Georgia’s Department of Banking and Finance, bringing the financial infrastructure giant one step closer to directly accessing payment card networks. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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61% of Mid-Sized Banks Eye Fully Automated Lending
April 03, 2025

Digital lending is at a crossroads as financial institutions and banks grapple with modernizing their loan processes, revealing a significant divide between readiness for consumers and small businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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FinTech SmartBiz Eyes Full-Service Banking After Buying Centrust 
April 01, 2025

There are roughly 33 million small businesses in the United States, employing a bit less than half of workers in the country, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. All businesses need capital to survive and thrive, and yet banks’ servicing of those needs is...

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Chime Debuts Premium Tier and New Banking Features
March 31, 2025

Mobile banking app Chime launched a premium membership program alongside several new features. 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....

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Westpac to Enable Consumers to Block Accounts When Suspecting Fraud
March 24, 2025

Westpac, a bank operating in Australia and New Zealand, plans to enable customers to immediately block their account through its app or online banking. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Money Mobility Makes Embedded Banking Payments New Rising Star
March 19, 2025

The shakeup and shakeout of banking-as-a-service (BaaS), in the wake of the Synapse bankruptcy last year, has opened up new potential for embedded finance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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FinTechs and Crypto Firms Get Banking Ambitions 
March 18, 2025

A friendlier regulatory environment has cryptocurrency companies and FinTechs trying to become banks. 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....

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Revolut Aims to Pursue Global Growth After Building Out UK Banking Operations
March 18, 2025

After gaining a restricted banking license in the U.K. in July, Revolut is reportedly working to build out its banking operations there, expand globally and then launch an initial public offering (IPO). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...