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Security & Fraud
DOJ Bars 10 Individuals and Businesses From Making Unauthorized Debits
February 18, 2025

The Department of Justice said Tuesday (Feb. 18) that a district court in Miami permanently barred 10 individuals and entities from making unauthorized debits to the bank accounts of consumers and small businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Regulation
FTC Taps Deputy With Background in ‘Contentious Merger Review’
February 18, 2025

Big business had hoped the Trump administration would approach regulation somewhat differently than its predecessor. 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,...

Banking
Regulations Are On Hold. Does That Mean More FinTechs Will Look to Become Neobanks?
February 18, 2025

The neobank model has, through the past several years, taken two paths as FinTechs bring accounts, cards and other digital-first financial offerings to customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Artificial Intelligence
AI and Humans: A Complex Partnership in the Workplace
February 18, 2025

The rise of artificial intelligence agents — bots that not only provide information to users but also execute tasks for them — has sparked talk of an agentic staff working alongside humans and managing other bots. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

B2B Payments
Mastercard Debuts Accelerator For Middle-Market Companies
February 18, 2025

Mastercard has unveiled a tool to help financial providers service their middle-market 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 to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

B2B Payments
What a B2B Stablecoin Strategy Looks Like
February 18, 2025

Stablecoins are having a moment. The asset-backed tokens boast a market capitalization of over $230 billion, and while much of the conversation has revolved around their role in retail crypto adoption and decentralized finance (DeFi), B2B businesses are now considering exploring how they can leverage...

B2B Payments
Freightos Adds Index Linking Tool to Freight Booking Platform
February 18, 2025

Freightos expanded the capabilities of its digital freight booking and payment platform by adding a tool that enables dynamic contract pricing that automatically adjusts to market fluctuations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

eCommerce
Refunds, Right Now. Reshop Targets Gen Z and Millennial Shopping Pain Points
February 18, 2025

Anthony Eisen is no stranger to shaking up the financial landscape. As the co-founder of Afterpay, he helped transform the buy now, pay later (BNPL) sector, giving consumers a more flexible way to shop without the immediate burden of full payment. Now, he’s turning his...

Payments Innovation
Payments Go From Mono to Modular: Why North Says ISVs Are the Big Winners
February 18, 2025

For decades, payments infrastructure was largely controlled by major financial institutions and legacy processors, with limited flexibility for customization. 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...