CFPB
CFPB’s Payment App and Overdraft Rules Face Challenges in Congress
March 05, 2025

Two rules announced by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) during the Biden administration suffered setbacks in Congress on Wednesday (March 5). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

B2B Payments
Flex Raises $225 Million for Finance Platform for Business Owners
March 05, 2025

Flex raised $225 million in debt and equity funding to continue building its platform that manages business owners’ transactions, both business and personal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Artificial Intelligence
Fast-Food Chains Order Up AI Despite Early Missteps
March 05, 2025

The fast food industry is stepping up its adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, with market stalwarts including McDonald’s, Yum! Brands and Wendy’s expanding their deployment of the technology to streamline operations, improve profitability and enhance the customer experience. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Supply Chain
Toy Makers Consider Moving Production to Avoid Tariffs
March 05, 2025

Toy companies of all sizes are reportedly bracing themselves for the impact of the tariffs that have been imposed on China, Canada and Mexico. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Ridesharing
Uber and Waymo Launch Autonomous Vehicle Rides in Austin
March 05, 2025

Uber said Wednesday (March 5) that it is now offering rides in autonomous vehicles in Austin, Texas, and will later do the same in Atlanta. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Economy
Fed Beige Book Data Highlights Pressure on Consumer Spending
March 05, 2025

The word “uncertainty” appears in the Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book 34 times. 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....

Taxes
White House Announces 1-Month Delay of Tariffs on Cars From Canada and Mexico
March 05, 2025

Cars from Canada and Mexico imported into the United States through the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will be exempted for one month from the tariffs imposed on the countries Tuesday (March 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Regulation
Reports: Congress to Vote on DOGE’s Suggested Spending Cuts
March 05, 2025

Congress will reportedly get more say in the federal spending cuts and layoffs being made by the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Partnerships
Finastra and i2c Launch Payment Issuance Partnership for Banks and CUs
March 05, 2025

Financial services software provider Finastra has launched a collaboration with banking/payment solutions firm i2c. 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...