Cryptocurrency
Report: Tether Aims to Launch Stablecoin in US Within a Year
May 02, 2025

Tether reportedly plans to launch a new dollar-pegged stablecoin in the United States within a year. 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...

Consumer Insights
Cash App Slowdown Highlights Shifting Consumer Behavior as They Focus on Essentials
May 02, 2025

Shares of Block fell more than 20% Friday (May 2), as slowing growth has prompted management to issue cautious guidance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Cryptocurrency
UK’s FCA Seeks Comment on Cryptoasset Trading Platforms Before Proposing Rules
May 02, 2025

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is seeking feedback on the regulation of cryptoasset trading platforms, saying clear regulation will boost confidence in the sector and boost its growth. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Cryptocurrency
Peeking Under the USDT Hood: Tether Releases Partial Audit Amid Growing Scrutiny
May 02, 2025

The cryptocurrency market has virtually no regulatory oversight or transparency. Those are features, not bugs, of the system. 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...

Cryptocurrency
Stablecoin Market Cap Reaches All-Time High Amid Widespread Crypto Growth
May 02, 2025

Stablecoin market capitalization reached an all-time high in April amid strong performance across cryptocurrency sectors, CoinDesk Data said in a report released Friday (May 2). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

B2B Payments
Inside U.S. Bank’s Push to Simplify Global Payments in an Era of ‘Co-opetition’
May 02, 2025

In the digital age, it’s easier than ever to start a business, to build a commerce platform. But getting operations up and running is one thing; thriving is quite another. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Payments Innovation
Payments Processors Turn to Analytics and Embedded Finance to Combat Margin Pressure
May 02, 2025

Value-added services, once the free sprinkles card networks tossed on top of plain vanilla processing contracts, have become core product offerings in an industry racing to stand out and shore up margins. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

B2B Payments
Bank of America Bets on Value-Added Services for Merchant Growth
May 02, 2025

With the emergence of cloud computing, 5G and advanced technologies, merchants can take advantage of enterprise-grade solutions designed to run their operations more efficiently. The lines between providers of those solutions are blurring.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

artificial intelligence
90% of Healthcare Execs Already See Positive ROI From GenAI Investments
May 02, 2025

Healthcare firms are aggressively increasing their investments in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), viewing it not merely as a technological upgrade but as a strategic imperative poised to deliver significant returns. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...