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Investments
Payments Firm Sokin Valued at $300 Million After New Funding
December 01, 2025

Business payments company Sokin has raised $50 million in a new funding round. 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 completing...

Payments Innovation
Digital Brands Turn Embedded Finance Into a Growth Lever
December 01, 2025

Embedded finance is moving from a strategic initiative to a core requirement as firms across industries weave financial services into their platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Banking
Revolut and Nu Prepare to Take on Mexico’s Banks
November 30, 2025

Mexico’s banking sector is reportedly facing pressure from a wave of FinTech challengers. 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
Yes, You Can Finance a Near-Orbit Ticket From Your Smartphone
November 29, 2025

If your Cyber Monday cart still tops out at an air fryer and some half-off sweats, you’re thinking too small. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Cross-border Payments
FinCEN Urges Money Services to Be Extra Vigilant in Cross-Border Remittances
November 28, 2025

The Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an alert Friday (Nov. 28) reminding money services businesses (MSBs) that they should be vigilant in reporting suspicious activity around cross-border transfers from people without legal status in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete...

Security & Fraud
EU Wants PSPs and Online Platforms to Cover Fraud Losses
November 28, 2025

The European Parliament and the European Council advanced rules that they said would provide consumers with greater protection from online fraud and hidden fees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Retail
The SKU Series Highlights How Retailers Use Data and AI to Drive Sales
November 28, 2025

Walk into a CVS pharmacy. Scroll a live auction on Whatnot. Book a salon visit through Ulta Beauty. Comparison shop a sectional on Furniture.com or step into Robert Talbott’s resurrected Madison Avenue flagship. In each case you’re seeing the same story play out in very...

B2B Payments
WEX President Says APIs Move Embedded Finance Into B2B Mainstream
November 28, 2025

The consumerization of B2B payments has become a driving force in the industry. At its center sits the transition of embedded finance from experiment to maturity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Retail
5 Things ChatGPT Said Will Make the Holiday Shopping Gift List
November 28, 2025

Ahead of the holiday rush, we asked ChatGPT to predict how the 2025 holiday shopping season will unfold. The model identified five clear trends in spending categories, shopping channels, payment options, and timing. These trends act as early signals of demand in the coming weeks...