Partnerships
Kraken Acquires CFTC-Licensed Designated Contract Market Small Exchange
October 16, 2025

Cryptocurrency platform Kraken has acquired Small Exchange, a Commodity Futures Trading Commission-licensed designated contract market, from IG Group for $100 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Artificial Intelligence
Apple AI Crises Deepen as Search Exec Ke Yang Moves to Meta
October 16, 2025

Apple’s top executive overseeing its ChatGPT-like search initiative is leaving the company for Meta, marking another senior departure from Apple’s artificial intelligence division. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Investments
Deel Secures $300 Million for Global Expansion of HR and Payroll Platform
October 16, 2025

Deel secured $300 million in a Series E funding round to expand the capabilities and the global reach of its human resources and payroll platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Artificial Intelligence
MIT Pushes AI Toward Self-Learning With SEAL Framework
October 16, 2025

Until now, large language models have relied on human-led retraining to adjust their reasoning and update the parameters that shape their understanding. Once deployed, their weights remain static, they can process new information but cannot internalize it, a limitation that could keep these models reactive...

Blockchain
Visa Says Stablecoins Are Powering ‘a New Lending Space’
October 16, 2025

On-chain lending has accelerated, with stablecoins becoming the infrastructure powering “a new lending space,” according to Visa. 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...

CFPB
White House Budget Director Aims to Shutter CFPB
October 16, 2025

White House budget director Russell Vought announced Wednesday that he intends to shut down the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a position that appears to contradict the Trump administration’s arguments in ongoing court proceedings, according to Courthouse News. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Artificial Intelligence
AI and Embedded Humans Join Forces to Outwit Fraudsters
October 16, 2025

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Bank Regulation
Merchant Service Providers Become Banks’ Front Line Against Real-Time Fraud
October 16, 2025

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Opinion
Data Becomes the New Currency in B2B Payments
October 16, 2025

Industries are scrutinizing B2B payment methods to drive liquidity and resilience, Boost Payment Solutions Head of Customer Data and Insights Zach Lynn writes in a new PYMNTS eBook, “Headlines That Will Shape the Close of 2025.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...