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AI Regulations: EU Probes, Unilever Prepares, Utah Innovates
artificial intelligence // July 30, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) regulation takes center stage as the EU investigates X’s (formerly Twitter) data practices, Unilever adopts a proactive stance and Utah targets mental health chatbots. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Square’s Utah Bank Now Open For Business
Banking // March 01, 2021

Square is now operating its state-chartered industrial bank, Square Financial Services, in Utah after the state’s Department of Financial Institutions gave it the green light, according to a press release emailed to PYMNTS. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Turkish Authorities Search For Suspect In US Tax Fraud Scheme
Security & Fraud // December 29, 2020

Turkish prosecutors have issued a detention warrant for Turkish businessman Sezgin Baran Korkmaz, who has ties to Utah business executives who recently pleaded guilty to a $511 million tax credit scheme in the U.S., the Associated Press (AP) reported. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Road Tech That Can Alert Drivers To Hazards, Congestion In Testing
Internet of Things // July 19, 2020

Utah officials estimate that new vehicle-to-everything, or V2X, technology could reduce the severity of traffic crashes by 80 percent, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Utah Governor Signs Bill to Regulate Earned Wage Access Industry

March 26, 2025
Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed an earned wage access bill Wednesday (March 26), according to a press release issued by his office. 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. […]

Square’s Utah Bank Now Open For Business

March 01, 2021
Square is now operating its state-chartered industrial bank, Square Financial Services, in Utah after the state’s Department of Financial Institutions gave it the green light, according to a press release...

Turkish Authorities Search For Suspect In US Tax Fraud Scheme

December 29, 2020
Turkish prosecutors have issued a detention warrant for Turkish businessman Sezgin Baran Korkmaz, who has ties to Utah business executives who recently pleaded guilty to a $511 million tax credit...

Road Tech That Can Alert Drivers To Hazards, Congestion In Testing

July 19, 2020
Utah officials estimate that new vehicle-to-everything, or V2X, technology could reduce the severity of traffic crashes by 80 percent, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reports. Get the Full Story Complete...