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CFPB Drops High-Profile Cases and Signals a Narrower Agenda
CFPB // December 29, 2025

Once sharply focused on an expansive enforcement agenda, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has reprioritized matters it pursues, amended or scaled back certain actions, and faces an (at best) uncertain environment as the new year dawns. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Ex-FTX President Brett Harrison Raises $35M for New Futures Exchange Startup
Fintech Investments // December 23, 2025

Ex-FTX executive Brett Harrison raised $35 million for his perpetual futures exchange startup, The Information reported Tuesday (Dec. 23). 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...

Synapse Victims to Get $46 Million Repayment From CFPB
Legal // December 21, 2025

The CFPB has allocated $46 million to victims of Synapse Financial Technology’s collapse. 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....

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

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 with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Interviews & Exclusives
FinTechs Lift Credit Union Partnerships by 19%

December 10, 2025
FinTechs’ surge toward credit unions offers a clearer view of how technology firms are reshaping their growth strategies as competition from large banks intensifies. 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 […]

Block: Digital Payment Scams Have a Surprisingly Youthful Face

November 26, 2025
Watch more: Digital Shift: Block’s Brian Boates Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

FDIC Capital Rules May Push Banks to Rethink FinTech Partnerships

November 24, 2025
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s latest board agenda reads like a preview of the next major regulatory issues looming for big banks, and by extension, their FinTech partners. Get the...

FinTech IPO Index Loses 6.6% as Klarna Sinks After Earnings

November 21, 2025
The tech stock doldrums that marked broader markets this week also swayed the FinTech IPO Index, to the downside, as our names lost 6.6% collectively. Get the Full Story Complete...

Quick Reads
Ex-FTX President Brett Harrison Raises $35M for New Futures Exchange Startup

December 23, 2025
Ex-FTX executive Brett Harrison raised $35 million for his perpetual futures exchange startup, The Information reported Tuesday (Dec. 23). 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, […]

Synapse Victims to Get $46 Million Repayment From CFPB

December 21, 2025
The CFPB has allocated $46 million to victims of Synapse Financial Technology’s collapse. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

FinTech Company Mercury Submits Applications to Become National Bank

December 19, 2025
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 with the Federal Deposit Insurance...

Blackstone and Revolut Discuss Collaboration to Reach Investors

December 18, 2025
Alternative asset manager Blackstone is reportedly in talks to offer its funds through FinTech company Revolut’s platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...