Cryptocurrency
Crypto Firms Chase Bank Charters as Circle Launches Stablecoin Orchestration Layer
April 22, 2025

The changing cryptocurrency landscape in the United States could have a downstream impact on how businesses move, hold, store and monetize payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

ANTITRUST
M&A Activity Remains Quiet Amid Uncertainty About New Administration
April 22, 2025

The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market has reportedly remained quiet so far this year as potential dealmakers try to get a sense of the Trump Administration’s stance on antitrust regulation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Economy
Bryzos CEO Says US Steel Market Squeezed by Trump’s ‘Anaconda Plan’ — Will Pain Bring...
April 22, 2025

Many United States businesses involved in global trade are experiencing a sea of change and a sea change. 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...

Security & Fraud
Tap-to-Pay Metal Cards Touted as Sleek Shield Against Digital Fraud
April 22, 2025

The two most fundamental elements of digital banking and financial services are often the two most in conflict: user experience and security. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Money Mobility
Instant Payment Adoption Surges as Microbusinesses Race to Fill Paycheck Gaps
April 22, 2025

The payments landscape for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) is undergoing a transformation thanks to the growing adoption of instant methods. Such businesses rely on receiving nonrecurring, or ad hoc, disbursements for an increasing share of their monthly income. Thus, the speed and efficiency of...

Bank Regulation
Reports: FDIC Plans Further Staff Reduction
April 21, 2025

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) reportedly plans to make a further staff reduction, eliminating another 750 positions in addition to the 500 it cut through voluntary reductions in February. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Mobile Commerce
Sand, Soccer and Smartphones: Why Brazil Leads the Mobile Shopping Revolution
April 21, 2025

Sandy beaches and soccer aren’t Brazil’s only calling cards. The South American nation is far ahead of some more developed countries in mobile commerce, with shoppers routinely pulling out their smartphones to buy everything from groceries and clothing to electronics and beauty products. Get the...

eCommerce
Shopify to Face Data Privacy Class Action After Court Ruling
April 21, 2025

Shopify is facing a data privacy class action lawsuit in the U.S. 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...

Retail
Investors Expect Secondhand Stores to Profit as Tariffs Challenge Retailers
April 21, 2025

Investors reportedly expect new U.S. tariffs to be good for sellers of secondhand goods. 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...