News

Regulation
Treasury Department to Limit Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act
March 03, 2025

The Treasury Department said Sunday (March 2) that it will not enforce the Corporate Transparency Act’s penalties and fines associated with the beneficial ownership information reporting rule. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Retail
Private-Label Brands Gain in Popularity as Consumers Prioritize Value
March 03, 2025

In 2024, the grocery industry saw a dramatic shift as private-label brands — store brands not affiliated with national manufacturers — experienced explosive growth, surpassing national brands in both sales and consumer preference. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Investments
Ramp Valued at $13 Billion in Secondary Share Sale
March 03, 2025

Financial operations platform Ramp said in a Monday (March 3) press release that the company was valued at $13 billion when new and existing investors purchased Ramp secondaries from employees and investors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Fintech Investments
FinTech Funding Hits 8-Year Low as VCs Embrace AI
March 03, 2025

When it comes to getting funded, FinTechs are having trouble competing with artificial intelligence. 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...

Investments
Viam Raises $30 Million to Grow Data/AI Engineering Platform
March 03, 2025

Viam, which bills itself as an “engineering platform for data, AI and automation,” has raised $30 million in new funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Investments
Cloudsmith Raises $23 Million to Bolster Software Supply Chain Security
March 03, 2025

Software supply chain security firm Cloudsmith raised $23 million in new funding. 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...

CFPB
CFPB Upheaval Leaves Hundreds of Millions in Settlements Unclaimed
March 03, 2025

With the CFPB’s future in limbo, so too are hundreds of millions in consumer settlements. 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...

IPO
General Catalyst Reportedly Weighing Initial Public Offering
March 03, 2025

Is venture capital (VC) firm General Catalyst on its way to becoming a public company? 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,...

B2B Payments
JOOR CEO Says Fashion Industry at a Crossroads With Tariffs and Changing Consumer Dynamics
March 03, 2025

Talk about business uncertainty: Fashion wholesale is a business that lives with the constant fear of changing styles, fickle consumer tastes and a retail base that’s made up of department stores at one end of the spectrum and independent boutiques at the other. And that...