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Coinbase Launches Stablecoin-as-a-Service to Help Businesses Create Their Own Tokens
Coinbase Launches Stablecoin-as-a-Service to Help Businesses Create Their Own Tokens
December 19, 2025  |  Blockchain

Coinbase launched a program that helps businesses create their own stablecoins, and, in a separate project, will help Klarna implement stablecoin funding. Get the Full Story...

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AI-Driven Convenience Is Replacing Traditional Shopping for Consumers
AI-Driven Convenience Is Replacing Traditional Shopping for Consumers
December 19, 2025  |  eCommerce

Consumers are increasingly comfortable completing purchases directly inside artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, signaling a potential shift in how digital commerce journeys are structured. Get the...

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FinTech Company Mercury Submits Applications to Become National Bank
FinTech Company Mercury Submits Applications to Become National Bank
December 19, 2025  |  Banking

FinTech company Mercury has applied for a national bank charter with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and for federal deposit insurance...

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UK Allows Firms to Set Their Own Limits for Contactless Payments
UK Allows Firms to Set Their Own Limits for Contactless Payments
December 19, 2025  |  Regulation

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said rule changes that will take effect in March 2026 will allow banks and payment service providers to...

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DraftKings Enters Prediction Markets With Rollout of App and Web Product
DraftKings Enters Prediction Markets With Rollout of App and Web Product
December 19, 2025  |  Mobile Applications

DraftKings entered prediction markets with the launch of DraftKings Predictions, a standalone app and web product. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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How AI and Orchestration Rewired Cross-Border Payments in 2025
How AI and Orchestration Rewired Cross-Border Payments in 2025
December 19, 2025  |  Cross-border Payments

When times get tough, payments need to get easier. That was the case in 2025 for cross-border payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Defense Spending Law Restricts US Investment in Chinese Tech Companies
Defense Spending Law Restricts US Investment in Chinese Tech Companies
December 19, 2025  |  Legal

A defense spending bill signed into law Thursday (Dec. 18) by President Donald Trump reportedly includes provisions that restrict United States investment in Chinese tech...

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Why the Subscription Business Is No Longer About Content
Why the Subscription Business Is No Longer About Content
December 19, 2025  |  Subscriptions

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Faster Payments Now Depend on Smarter Compliance
Faster Payments Now Depend on Smarter Compliance
December 19, 2025  |  Fraud Prevention

Watch more: What’s Next in Payments Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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