Cryptocurrency
EU Commission to Ignore Central Bank’s Warnings on Stablecoins
June 25, 2025

The European Commission is reportedly set to announce rules governing the stablecoin market. 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....

Apple
Apple’s CarPlay Ultra Gets Red Light From Automakers
June 25, 2025

Apple’s in-vehicle software system CarPlay Ultra is reportedly facing backlash from automakers. 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...

Security & Fraud
Worldline Defends Itself Against Claims in ‘Dirty Payments’ Probe
June 25, 2025

Worldline’s shares plunged Wednesday (June 25) as media reports alleged the company concealed customer fraud. 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...

Acquisitions
Xero Acquires B2B Bill Pay Platform Melio for $2.5 Billion
June 25, 2025

New Zealand-based small business platform Xero is set to acquire Melio for $2.5 billion. 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...

Real-Time Payments
Canada’s New Real-Time Rails Get Bank of America’s Attention
June 25, 2025

Watch more: Bank of America Equips Canadian Businesses for Real-Time Treasury 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...

artificial intelligence
B2B Payments Get Their AI Moment
June 25, 2025

Watch more: Secret AI Agents Could Redefine Nearly Every B2B Payments Touchpoint 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Velera Builds Governance Framework to Shield Credit Unions From AI Risk
June 25, 2025

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Credit Cards
Single-Card FinTechs Fall Behind in Customer Lifetime Value Race
June 25, 2025

The card issuing sector doesn’t just rely on convenience and security. Customer lifetime value (CLTV) is the space’s currency. 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...

SMBs
Small Businesses Lose Vital Financing as Banks Struggle to Verify Who They Are
June 25, 2025

A solo dental practice in a small town. A mom-and-pop Italian restaurant in a large city. Or a one-of-a-kind hair salon somewhere in between. Tiny, independently owned businesses with fewer than 10 employees and, typically, brick-and-mortar storefronts are a bulwark of private-sector entrepreneurship that contributes significantly...