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Fintech Investments
FinTech IPO Index Plunges 11.7% Amid Broad-Based Market Rout
April 04, 2025

There was nowhere to run this week for investors seeking to escape a market rout that came on like a tidal wave, crashing down Thursday.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Regulation
Report: Justice Department Will Not Block Capital One Acquisition of Discover
April 03, 2025

The Justice Department reportedly told financial regulators that it didn’t have sufficient evidence to block the proposed merger between Capital One and Discover. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Amazon Tests Agentic AI That Helps Customers Buy From Other Sites
April 03, 2025

Amazon is testing a feature in its Amazon Shopping app that uses agentic AI to help customers buy items from other brands while remaining within Amazon’s app. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

B2B Payments
Tariffs and Enterprise AI Headline This Week’s B2B Innovations
April 03, 2025

The business landscape is challenging, but firms are increasingly flush with innovations designed to beat back any operational challenges with cutting-edge tech. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

CFPB
Federal Appeals Court Keeps CFPB Alive Until April 9 Hearing
April 03, 2025

A federal appeals court reportedly paused a lower court’s order from last week that reversed President Donald Trump’s actions at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Payments Innovation
Plaid: Bank Account Connectivity Underpins ‘Data Revolution’ in Financial Services
April 03, 2025

For Plaid, the connectivity — tying bank accounts to a broad range of providers across financial systems — lays the groundwork for double-digit growth. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Regulation
Senate Banking Committee Advances SEC Chair Nominee in Party-Line Vote
April 03, 2025

The Senate Banking Committee voted Thursday (April 3) to advance President Donald Trump’s nominee as chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Paul Atkins, to the full Senate, which will vote whether to confirm the appointment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Investments
Thatch Raises $40 Million For Employee Health Coverage Offering
April 03, 2025

Health insurance startup Thatch has reportedly raised $40 million in Series B 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....

Retail
GoodRx Launches eCommerce Offering for Retail Pharmacies
April 03, 2025

GoodRx has launched an eCommerce experience for retail pharmacies in collaboration with grocery chain Hy-Vee. 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....