Banking
Non-Bank Financial Groups’ Assets Exceed Banks by $65 Trillion
December 16, 2025

A new regulatory report shows non-bank groups accruing more assets than their traditional banking counterparts. 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,...

Subscriptions
21 States Join FTC Lawsuit Targeting Uber’s Subscription Billing and Cancellation Practices
December 16, 2025

Uber said Tuesday (Dec. 16) that a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit that was joined Monday (Dec. 15) by 21 states and the District of Columbia is “misguided” and would “upend how virtually every modern subscription service operates.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Consumer Insights
Retail Sales Stall as Paycheck-to-Paycheck Pressure Builds
December 16, 2025

After weeks of delay, a fresh wave of government data is finally offering a clearer snapshot of how consumers and workers in the United States have weathered months of tariff uncertainty, higher interest rates and uneven job growth heading into the holidays. Get the Full...

Retail
TikTok Sees 84% Jump in Black Friday and Cyber Monday Livestream Shopping
December 16, 2025

Livestream shopping is popular in China, but it hasn’t caught on in the United States. 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,...

Regulation
SEC Signals Green Light for Finance’s Shift Toward Tokenization
December 16, 2025

When it comes to cryptocurrency, the Securities and Exchange Commission is increasingly trading in its stance of enforcement for one of education and enablement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Loans
Mastercard and LoanPro to Launch Installment Loan Cards
December 16, 2025

Mastercard and LoanPro plan to launch a program that will enable lenders to deliver installment loans through virtual and physical cards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Technology
US Puts Tech Deal With UK on Hold
December 16, 2025

The United States government reportedly paused its technology deal with the United Kingdom. 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....

Personnel
Outgoing Monzo CEO TS Anil Was Allegedly Asked to Leave by FinTech’s Board
December 16, 2025

Monzo CEO TS Anil announced in October plans to hand the company over to new leadership. 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...

artificial intelligence
Rivian Unveils Custom AI Chip, Reduces Dependence on Nvidia
December 16, 2025

Rivian Automotive unveiled a custom artificial intelligence (AI) chip and a comprehensive autonomy platform designed and engineered in-house. 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...