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Lynq Consortia With U.S. Bank Out to Change Digital Asset Settlement

Lynq Consortia With U.S. Bank Out to Change Digital Asset Settlement
Lynq Consortia With U.S. Bank Out to Change Digital Asset Settlement
April 22, 2025  |  B2B Payments

A host of firms are partnering up to launch a digital real-time settlement network called Lynq. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Synchrony CEO: Credit Metrics Strong as Consumers ‘Are Being Disciplined’
Synchrony CEO: Credit Metrics Strong as Consumers ‘Are Being Disciplined’
April 22, 2025  |  Earnings

Synchrony Financial’s first-quarter results indicated that consumers are pulling back on spending, particularly for larger ticket items, and have taken steps to pare down their...

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Affirm to Report All Pay-Over-Time Loans to TransUnion
Affirm to Report All Pay-Over-Time Loans to TransUnion
April 22, 2025  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Affirm will begin reporting all its pay-over-time loans to TransUnion, beginning with those issued May 1. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Crypto Firms Chase Bank Charters as Circle Launches Stablecoin Orchestration Layer
Crypto Firms Chase Bank Charters as Circle Launches Stablecoin Orchestration Layer
April 22, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

The changing cryptocurrency landscape in the United States could have a downstream impact on how businesses move, hold, store and monetize payments. Get the Full...

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M&A Activity Remains Quiet Amid Uncertainty About New Administration
M&A Activity Remains Quiet Amid Uncertainty About New Administration
April 22, 2025  |  ANTITRUST

The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market has reportedly remained quiet so far this year as potential dealmakers try to get a sense of the Trump...

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Bryzos CEO Says US Steel Market Squeezed by Trump’s ‘Anaconda Plan’ — Will Pain Bring Gain?
Bryzos CEO Says US Steel Market Squeezed by Trump’s ‘Anaconda Plan’ — Will Pain Bring...
April 22, 2025  |  Economy

Many United States businesses involved in global trade are experiencing a sea of change and a sea change. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Tap-to-Pay Metal Cards Touted as Sleek Shield Against Digital Fraud
Tap-to-Pay Metal Cards Touted as Sleek Shield Against Digital Fraud
April 22, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

The two most fundamental elements of digital banking and financial services are often the two most in conflict: user experience and security. Get the Full...

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Instant Payment Adoption Surges as Microbusinesses Race to Fill Paycheck Gaps
Instant Payment Adoption Surges as Microbusinesses Race to Fill Paycheck Gaps
April 22, 2025  |  Money Mobility

The payments landscape for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) is undergoing a transformation thanks to the growing adoption of instant methods. Such businesses rely on...

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Reports: FDIC Plans Further Staff Reduction
Reports: FDIC Plans Further Staff Reduction
April 21, 2025  |  Bank Regulation

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) reportedly plans to make a further staff reduction, eliminating another 750 positions in addition to the 500 it cut...

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