Banking 2 news and trends

Capital One Urges Leaders to Listen Before They Launch
Banking // July 10, 2026

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Banks Turn Stablecoin Safety Into a Selling Point
Cryptocurrency // July 09, 2026

Stablecoins have drawn attention for how they move money. Custody may prove to be the business that help solidify banks’ positioning in the institutional market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Axos Aims to Expand AI-Powered Financial Services With Arc Acquisition
Banking // July 09, 2026

Axos Financial subsidiary Axos Nevada Holding plans to acquire Arc Technologies to expand Axos’ artificial intelligence capabilities and enhance its ability to serve small businesses across the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Sony Gets Conditional OK for US-Based Stablecoin Bank
Cryptocurrency // July 09, 2026

Sony Bank has received conditional approval to launch a U.S.-based stablecoin bank. 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...

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Banks Turn Stablecoin Safety Into a Selling Point

July 09, 2026
Stablecoins have drawn attention for how they move money. Custody may prove to be the business that help solidify banks’ positioning in the institutional market. 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, […]

Banks Find Debit’s Real Cost in False Declines and Manual Fixes

July 07, 2026
For many financial institutions, the biggest opportunity in debit is hiding in plain sight. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Stablecoins May Need Banks More Than They Admit

July 06, 2026
Digital assets began with the idea that trust could be engineered out of the system. The current regulatory trajectory in the U.S. now suggests something different. Get the Full Story...

This CEO Just Raised $110 Million to Make Banks Agent-First

July 06, 2026
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Quick Reads
US CBDC Ban Set to Become Law at Midnight

July 10, 2026
A four-year ban on a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC) is set to take effect if a housing bill becomes law Saturday (July 11), CoinDesk reported Friday (July 10). 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 […]

Axos Aims to Expand AI-Powered Financial Services With Arc Acquisition

July 09, 2026
Axos Financial subsidiary Axos Nevada Holding plans to acquire Arc Technologies to expand Axos’ artificial intelligence capabilities and enhance its ability to serve small businesses across the United States. Get...

Sony Gets Conditional OK for US-Based Stablecoin Bank

July 09, 2026
Sony Bank has received conditional approval to launch a U.S.-based stablecoin bank. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Swift Debuts Blockchain-Based Cross-Border Payments Ledger

July 09, 2026
Global financial messaging platform Swift says its blockchain-based ledger is ready for use. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...