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Banking
Report: US Banks OK With Regulations in Canada Despite Trump’s Complaints
March 06, 2025

While banks in the United States face obstacles to doing business in Canada, they are reportedly not clamoring for changes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Artificial Intelligence
AI Models: Google Debuts ‘AI Mode’ for Search; Perplexity Unveils Uncensored DeepSeek Model
March 06, 2025

Google has introduced a new capability in search it calls “AI Mode.” 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...

Retail
Home Depot Reportedly Banking on AI to Rebuild Sales
March 06, 2025

Home Depot has reportedly begun using generative AI to bolster its online shopping services. 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....

IPO
Klarna Reportedly Targeting $15 Billion IPO Valuation
March 06, 2025

Klarna is perhaps just days away from filing for its $1 billion initial public offering (IPO). 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...

Loyalty & Rewards
Debit Rewards Platform Broadens Loyalty Rewards Beyond Credit
March 06, 2025

Tens of millions of U.S. consumers use debit cards — one of the most popular ways to pay — and in doing so, have been largely shut out of the chance to earn rewards for that spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Artificial Intelligence
90% of CFOs Report ‘Very Positive’ ROI From GenAI in Just 9 Months
March 06, 2025

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is changing the business landscape, especially in the financial sector. CFOs of U.S. companies with more than $1 billion in revenue are adopting GenAI to improve efficiency, decision-making and operations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Cross-border Payments
UK Consumers Lag as Small Businesses Embrace Digital Wallets for Cross-Border Payments
March 06, 2025

While digital wallets are gaining traction globally, a surprising divide has emerged in the United Kingdom. Businesses rapidly adopt digital wallets for international transactions, but consumers lag. This raises a critical question: Why aren’t more consumers embracing these wallets if they offer such efficiency? The...

CFPB
CFPB’s Payment App and Overdraft Rules Face Challenges in Congress
March 05, 2025

Two rules announced by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) during the Biden administration suffered setbacks in Congress on Wednesday (March 5). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

B2B Payments
Flex Raises $225 Million for Finance Platform for Business Owners
March 05, 2025

Flex raised $225 million in debt and equity funding to continue building its platform that manages business owners’ transactions, both business and personal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...