B2B Payments
CFOs Payments Paradox: Tap-to-Pay for Coffee, Paper Checks for Vendors
September 04, 2025

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Legal
FINRA Hits Synapse Execs With Misconduct Claims
September 03, 2025

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is reportedly investigating misconduct allegations against two former executives of collapsed banking-as-a-service (BaaS) provider Synapse Financial Technologies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Consumer Payments
Klarna Expands Debit Card to Anchor US Payments Strategy
September 03, 2025

As consumers lean on the simplicity and control of debit payments, FinTechs are weaving these cards into their platforms, not just as payment tools, but as vital threads that stitch together expanding ecosystems. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

artificial intelligence
Mistral Targets $14B Valuation in New Round
September 03, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) startup Mistral AI is reportedly nearing the close of a funding round in which it would raise €2 billion (about $2.3 billion) and be valued at €12 billion (about $14 billion). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Apple
Apple Plots AI Search to Challenge OpenAI, Perplexity
September 03, 2025

Apple is reportedly developing an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered web search tool that could be added to its Siri voice assistant, its Safari web browser and its Spotlight search features on the iPhone. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Cryptocurrency
SEC and CFTC Aim to Facilitate Trading of Spot Crypto Assets
September 03, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said in a joint statement issued Tuesday (Sept. 2) that SEC- and CFTC-registered exchanges are not prohibited from facilitating the trading of certain spot crypto asset products. Get the Full Story Complete...

Economy
Fed Says Businesses Face Pinch of Rising Costs and Weak Demand
September 03, 2025

The Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book survey—a qualitative assessment of the economy, small business and consumer sentiment—indicated that caution is the rule of the day. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Meta
Meta Launches Instagram for iPad, Says Version for Android Tablets Coming Soon
September 03, 2025

Instagram has launched a version of its app that is optimized for Apple’s iPad and that device’s bigger screen. 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...

Partnerships
Synctera and LoanPro Partner to Help Companies Launch Banking and Credit Products
September 03, 2025

Synctera and LoanPro have partnered to provide a platform that helps companies launch banking and credit card products and tailor the experience to their customers’ needs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...