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Perplexity Uses Plaid to Personalize Money Insights
artificial intelligence // April 10, 2026

Managing money has always meant tracking accounts across multiple institutions. Most people never get a complete view unless they maintain spreadsheets. Perplexity now offers an alternative. The platform draws insights directly from a user’s own connected financial data, according to a Thursday (April 9) blog...

Feds Warn Major Banks of Anthropic Mythos Cyber Threat
Cybersecurity // April 10, 2026

A Treasury Department spokesperson confirmed Friday (April 10) that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent convened a meeting with bank CEOs to address developments in artificial intelligence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

New Stablecoin Rules Push Banks Into the Crypto Front Line
Regulation // April 09, 2026

Rules governing stablecoins are taking concrete form, and the details suggest that banks and FinTechs will face a more exacting set of responsibilities than some may have anticipated. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

68% of Banks Increase Fraud Defense Spending as Account Takeovers Spike
Fraud Prevention // April 09, 2026

Banks are learning that fraud defense is no longer just about stopping losses after the fact. The bigger shift in the latest data is that many institutions now see fraud prevention as part of protecting growth, customer trust and the ability to keep up with...

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68% of Banks Increase Fraud Defense Spending as Account Takeovers Spike

April 09, 2026
Banks are learning that fraud defense is no longer just about stopping losses after the fact. The bigger shift in the latest data is that many institutions now see fraud prevention as part of protecting growth, customer trust and the ability to keep up with faster payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to […]

Regulators Put Bank and FinTech AML Infrastructure on Notice

April 08, 2026
Regulators’ proposed anti-money laundering (AML) rulemaking, introduced this week, offers a clear path for how compliance will be expected to operate as financial services continue to digitize and expand across...

Royal Bank of Canada Makes Travel the New Test for Card Loyalty

April 06, 2026
The contest for customer loyalty among card issuing banks has moved well beyond points, as institutions confront a market where rewards have become routine and differentiation increasingly elusive. Get the...

Google’s Quantum Warning Exposes a Big Problem for Crypto

April 02, 2026
Today’s operating landscape is full of pitfalls for businesses, particularly crypto-native ones. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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BMO Accelerates Quantum Push With New Tech Institute

April 10, 2026
BMO has established an enterprise-wide organization focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing. 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 this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

Feds Warn Major Banks of Anthropic Mythos Cyber Threat

April 10, 2026
A Treasury Department spokesperson confirmed Friday (April 10) that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent convened a meeting with bank CEOs to address developments in artificial intelligence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Citi AI Cuts Account Opening Times by 1 Hour

April 08, 2026
Citigroup has identified an initial 50 processes that it aims to automate, and the bank is already seeing results from those it has transformed, Reuters reported Wednesday (April 8), citing...

Clearing Infrastructure Firm Lorum Seeks Trust Bank Charter

April 08, 2026
Clearing and treasury infrastructure provider Lorum has filed for a national trust bank charter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...