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CFPB
State AGs Join Suit to Block CFPB Shutdown
February 24, 2025

Twenty-three state attorneys general have joined a lawsuit fighting the shutdown of the CFPB. 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...

Payment Methods
Pay by Bank Is User Experience Grand Slam for Sports Betting
February 24, 2025

When it comes to sports betting, speed isn’t just for the players on the field. It’s also a critical factor in the flow of cash, where seamless deposits, lightning-fast payouts and frictionless transactions can make or break a bettor’s experience. Get the Full Story Complete...

B2B Payments
Procurement Fraud Is on the Rise; Here’s How to Stop It
February 24, 2025

Operational uncertainty remains an obvious, if persistent, challenge for middle-market firms. This would be enough to derail even the best-laid plans if it happened in a silo, but this operational uncertainty is one that fraud within the procure-to-pay (P2P) cycles of mid-market firms can significantly...

Regulation
US to EU: We Want More Clarity on Big Tech Regulations
February 23, 2025

The head of the House Judiciary Committee is demanding more clarity on Europe’s tech regulations. 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,...

CFPB
Trump Allies Reportedly Worried DOGE Attacks on CFPB Could Backfire
February 23, 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has long been a target of Republican ire. 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...

Retail
An Ode to Malls as Gen Z Craves IRL Experiences
February 22, 2025

“The currency of now” takes on a decidedly different form in this poem about the mall’s resurgence. It celebrates the brick-and-mortar comeback fueled by Gen Z’s desire for IRL (in real life) connections and the evolving role of physical space in a digitally-driven world. Join...

Investments
Trump Media to Create Strategic Acquisition Fund, Expand Into Other Industries
February 21, 2025

Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) plans to create a strategic acquisition fund with select investors and explore opportunities to partner, merge with or acquire other companies that would benefit from TMTG’s technology and branding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Regulation
Report: European Commission Finds Google’s Search Result Changes Insufficient
February 21, 2025

The European Commission is reportedly set to charge Google with violating European Union rules. 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...

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Fed Scrutiny Increases on Private Credit’s Risk and Reward
February 21, 2025

Generally speaking, the more capital in the markets, the better — as that money finds its way into new growth opportunities (including innovative firms) and provides the backing for lending and other financial services activities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...