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Regulation
UK’s Antitrust Regulator Tests New Powers Targeting Google
January 14, 2025

Since Jan. 1, the U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has been granted new powers to regulate digital markets, investigate firms, impose remedies and enforce sanctions. The newly introduced Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCC) closely aligns with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act,...

Artificial Intelligence
Report: Amazon to Refashion Alexa Into AI Agent
January 14, 2025

Amazon is reportedly turning its digital assistant, Alexa, into an artificial intelligence agent. 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....

Payment Methods
Report: Half of US Consumers Use Plaid’s Payments Tech
January 14, 2025

Plaid’s revenue reportedly rose more than 25% in 2024 as more consumers encountered its tech. 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...

Social Commerce
Could Elon Musk Become TikTok’s New Owner?
January 14, 2025

China is reportedly considering selling TikTok to Elon Musk before the platform is banned. 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...

Banking
JPMorgan Eyes Commercial Banking Expansion in Germany
January 14, 2025

America’s largest bank reportedly wants to grow its presence in Europe’s largest economy. 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....

Artificial Intelligence
Conversational AI Stirs Up Spirit Sector’s Digital Transformation
January 14, 2025

You can order almost anything online, so why should booze be any different? 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....

Banking
How Payments Investigations Can Cement Customers’ Relationships With Banks
January 14, 2025

Untold millions of payments representing trillions of dollars wind their way across the globe each and every day. And for the most part, the funds flow seamlessly — where as many as 98% of transactions get where they’re supposed to be. Get the Full Story...

Regulation
Robinhood to Settle SEC Charges of ‘Broad Array’ of Violations
January 13, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said Monday (Jan. 13) that two Robinhood broker-dealers have agreed to pay $45 million in combined civil penalties to settle charges that they failed to observe a “broad array” of regulatory requirements. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Regulation
Report: FTC to Sue Property Management Firm Greystar, Alleging Hidden Fees
January 13, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reportedly preparing to sue real estate development and property management firm Greystar Real Estate Partners, alleging that the company charged tenants hidden fees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...