Legal & Regulation
Coinbase Files Lawsuits Challenging States’ Efforts to Control Prediction Markets
December 19, 2025

Coinbase filed lawsuits in Connecticut, Michigan and Illinois, challenging each state’s efforts to control or block prediction markets. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
BNP Paribas Unveils AI Tool for Investment Teams
December 19, 2025

BNP Paribas has rolled out an internal artificial intelligence (AI) portal designed to speed up pitch preparation for its investment bankers, according to a Friday (Dec. 19) report from Financial News. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Blockchain
Coinbase Launches Stablecoin-as-a-Service
December 19, 2025

Coinbase launched a program that helps businesses create their own stablecoins, and, in a separate project, will help Klarna implement stablecoin funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

eCommerce
AI-Driven Convenience Is Replacing Traditional Shopping for Consumers
December 19, 2025

Consumers are increasingly comfortable completing purchases directly inside artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, signaling a potential shift in how digital commerce journeys are structured. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Banking
FinTech Company Mercury Submits Applications to Become National Bank
December 19, 2025

FinTech company Mercury has applied for a national bank charter with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and for federal deposit insurance with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Legal & Regulation
UK Allows Firms to Set Their Own Limits for Contactless Payments
December 19, 2025

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said rule changes that will take effect in March 2026 will allow banks and payment service providers to set their own limits for contactless payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Mobile
DraftKings Enters Prediction Markets With Rollout of App and Web Product
December 19, 2025

DraftKings entered prediction markets with the launch of DraftKings Predictions, a standalone app and web product. 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...

Cross-border Payments
How AI and Orchestration Rewired Cross-Border Payments in 2025
December 19, 2025

When times get tough, payments need to get easier. That was the case in 2025 for cross-border payments. 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...

Legal & Regulation
Defense Spending Law Restricts US Investment in Chinese Tech Companies
December 19, 2025

A defense spending bill signed into law Thursday (Dec. 18) by President Donald Trump reportedly includes provisions that restrict United States investment in Chinese tech firms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...