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Global Stablecoin Boom Draws Regulators Into the Fight Against Fraud

March 05, 2026
stablecoins, financial crime
68% of Banks Turn to AI as Fraud Outpaces Rule-Based Systems
Fraud Prevention // March 05, 2026

Unauthorized-party fraud has reclaimed center stage, reversing last year’s pattern and reshaping how banks think about risk. 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...

Tether Has Blocked $3.5 Billion in Crime-Linked Stablecoins Since 2023
Blockchain // February 27, 2026

Tether has frozen $3.5 billion of its stablecoins since 2023 and a total of $4.2 billion since the company’s launch, in cases where the tokens were linked to illicit activity, a company spokesperson told Reuters in a report published Friday (Feb. 27). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Meta Sues Advertisers Over Alleged Celebrity Impersonation Scams
Legal // February 26, 2026

Meta is suing advertisers who have allegedly impersonated celebrities to defraud consumers. 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...

Banks Win When They Connect Risk Signals Across the Life Cycle
Fraud Prevention // February 26, 2026

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Global Stablecoin Boom Draws Regulators Into the Fight Against Fraud

March 05, 2026
When stablecoin skeptics press the industry on what, exactly, are the benefits of the digital dollars, cross-border payments are typically one of the first answers. 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, […]

68% of Banks Turn to AI as Fraud Outpaces Rule-Based Systems

March 05, 2026
Unauthorized-party fraud has reclaimed center stage, reversing last year’s pattern and reshaping how banks think about risk. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Banks Win When They Connect Risk Signals Across the Life Cycle

February 26, 2026
Watch more: What’s Next in Payments With Trulioo’s Vicky Bindra Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Banks Rethink Fraud Controls as False Declines Rise

February 25, 2026
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Tether Has Blocked $3.5 Billion in Crime-Linked Stablecoins Since 2023

February 27, 2026
Tether has frozen $3.5 billion of its stablecoins since 2023 and a total of $4.2 billion since the company’s launch, in cases where the tokens were linked to illicit activity, a company spokesperson told Reuters in a report published Friday (Feb. 27). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content […]

Meta Sues Advertisers Over Alleged Celebrity Impersonation Scams

February 26, 2026
Meta is suing advertisers who have allegedly impersonated celebrities to defraud consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Mastercard Launches Cybersecurity Deal With Cloudflare

February 17, 2026
Mastercard has formed a cybersecurity partnership with connectivity cloud company Cloudflare. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Socure Unveils Unified Risk Platform for Government Agencies

February 03, 2026
Socure announced the launch of SocureGov RiskOS, a comprehensive new platform designed to assist government agencies in modernizing their digital identity infrastructure, according to a Tuesday (Feb. 3) press release....