Legal
Tariff Refund Could Pose ‘Administrative Problem’ for White House
December 21, 2025

The Supreme Court is weighing the legality of the White House’s wide-ranging tariffs. 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....

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OpenAI ‘Compute Margin’ Doubles Over Nearly Two Years
December 21, 2025

OpenAI has reportedly seen better margins from its paid offerings this year. 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...

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EU Council Backs Online and Offline Digital Euros
December 21, 2025

The EU Council has reportedly endorsed a new negotiating position for a digital euro. 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...

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Visa and Mastercard Settle ATM Fee Lawsuit for $167 Million
December 21, 2025

Visa and Mastercard will reportedly pay $167.5 million to settle a long-running ATM fee lawsuit. 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,...

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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 all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Cryptocurrency
Lawmakers Debut Plan to Update Tax Code for Stablecoin Payments
December 21, 2025

American lawmakers are developing a cryptocurrency tax framework that would cover stablecoin payments. 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....

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Crypto Investors Weather ‘Treacherous’ Market as 2025 Closes
December 21, 2025

Cryptocurrency investors began the year in a festive mood, with prices hitting record highs.  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...

The Weekender
NYE Rentals Offer Everything From Bunkers to Castles
December 20, 2025

New Year’s Eve is supposed to be a clean break. A fresh calendar. A symbolic reset. Instead, it has become the Olympics of planning: the group chat that never sleeps, the spreadsheet of “who’s bringing what,” and the annual question that haunts every host like...

Cryptocurrency
3 Former Executives Involved With FTX Agree to SEC Final Judgments
December 19, 2025

Three former executives involved with bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX have agreed to final judgments from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), without denying the commission’s allegations, according to the SEC. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...