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Fintech Investments
FinTech Founder Turned FinTech Enabler Says Success Now Means Prioritizing Balance Sheets Over Growth
February 27, 2025

The FinTech business model has evolved the past decade and a half, well beyond its roots in the financial crisis of 2008. Back then, traditional financial institutions (FIs) were in the midst of upheaval, and digital players rose up to take advantage of that disruption....

Security & Fraud
30% of US Consumers Fall Victim to Financial Scams
February 27, 2025

Financial scams have become more sophisticated, targeting individuals through personalized and strategic methods. Scammers are using tools from legitimate businesses to make their scams appear more convincing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Retail
From Cautious Consumers to Tariff Jitters: Walmart and Amazon Face Q1 Headwinds
February 27, 2025

During their respective earnings calls earlier this month, Amazon and Walmart were cautious in their first-quarter 2025 outlooks, reflecting concerns about inflation and slowing consumer spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Artificial Intelligence
Emburse Bets on AI to Tackle Expense Management
February 26, 2025

Travel and expense solutions provider Emburse added artificial intelligence capabilities to its product suite. 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...

Ridesharing
Bolt Technology Reportedly Exploring IPO for Ride-Hailing Operation
February 26, 2025

Estonia-based Uber rival Bolt Technology is reportedly exploring an 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Investments
Vayu Raises $7 Million to Facilitate Hyper-Dynamic Pricing for B2B Tech Companies
February 26, 2025

Vayu raised $7 million in a seed funding round to accelerate the development of its billing and revenue management platform for B2B tech companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Investments
Raise Secures $63 Million to Build Blockchain-Backed Gift Card Program
February 26, 2025

Raise secured $63 million in a funding round to accelerate its efforts to bring gift cards and loyalty programs on-chain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Security & Fraud
FinCEN Highlights Ways Financial Institutions Can Combat Relationship Investment Scams
February 26, 2025

Financial institutions should watch for suspicious activity that may indicate relationship investment scams and should use specific Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filing instructions and key terms to help law enforcement detect these scams, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) said in a Wednesday (Feb. 26)...

B2B Payments
Payment Data Is Back-Office Automation’s Hidden Gold Mine
February 26, 2025

In the world of B2B payments, the shift from paper-based payments to digital solutions is often framed as a move toward efficiency and cost reduction. But beneath the surface lies a more profound transformation: the potential to harness vast amounts of payment data to drive...