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This Bank CEO Says Stablecoins Are the Newest Payment Rail
This Bank CEO Says Stablecoins Are the Newest Payment Rail
January 14, 2025  |  Blockchain

Meeting customer needs is an imperative for financial institutions aiming to stay competitive. But innovations often run into the elephant in the room: outdated and...

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California Wildfires Expected to Speed Digital Payout Adoption for Insurance Industry
California Wildfires Expected to Speed Digital Payout Adoption for Insurance Industry
January 14, 2025  |  Insurance

The billions of dollars in damages — and the incalculable emotional toll — of wildfires raging through the Los Angeles area will reverberate for years....

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47% of Retailers Say False Declines Impact Consumer Satisfaction
47% of Retailers Say False Declines Impact Consumer Satisfaction
January 14, 2025  |  Checkout Conversion

Payment failures are a major challenge for merchants, especially as they expand globally. Consumers expect seamless transactions, and payment declines can lead to abandoned purchases,...

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Robinhood to Settle SEC Charges of ‘Broad Array’ of Violations
Robinhood to Settle SEC Charges of ‘Broad Array’ of Violations
January 13, 2025  |  Regulation

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said Monday (Jan. 13) that two Robinhood broker-dealers have agreed to pay $45 million in combined civil penalties to...

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Neobanks Navigate SMB Market Potential and Regulatory Risks
Neobanks Navigate SMB Market Potential and Regulatory Risks
January 13, 2025  |  SMBs

Neobanks have gained momentum with the promise of helping consumers shift their financial lives fully online — with digital onboarding, speedier account openings and competitive...

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Report: FTC to Sue Property Management Firm Greystar, Alleging Hidden Fees
Report: FTC to Sue Property Management Firm Greystar, Alleging Hidden Fees
January 13, 2025  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reportedly preparing to sue real estate development and property management firm Greystar Real Estate Partners, alleging that the company...

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Report: Databricks Completes Largest Financing Round Yet, Raising $5 Billion
Report: Databricks Completes Largest Financing Round Yet, Raising $5 Billion
January 13, 2025  |  Investments

Databricks has reportedly raised $5 billion in financing, its largest debt raise ever, according to a Monday (Jan. 13) Bloomberg report. Get the Full Story...

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What Is Artificial General Intelligence and Why It Matters to Business
What Is Artificial General Intelligence and Why It Matters to Business
January 13, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

Artificial general intelligence (AGI) represents what many consider the Holy Grail of AI: machines that can understand, learn and apply knowledge across different situations and...

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CFPB Seeks to Stop Financial Companies From ‘Weaponizing’ Fine Print
CFPB Seeks to Stop Financial Companies From ‘Weaponizing’ Fine Print
January 13, 2025  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said Monday (Jan. 13) that it aims to stop financial companies from using fine print in contracts that results in...

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