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Canada Proposes Stablecoin Rules That Address Banks’ Concerns
Canada’s lawmakers are weighing in on an issue that has been top of mind for banks as stablecoins gain traction:...
Sweden Revisits the Possibility of a CDBC
Facing the prospect of a digital euro and the near-disappearance of cash from its payments infrastructure, Sweden is considering reviving...
A New Payment Rail Is Not a Global Payment Solution
At Money20/20 this year, one question deserves more attention than how quickly money can move: what does it take to...
FTC Data Shows Scams Are Taking a Considerable Toll on Seniors
Anyone can fall victim to a scam, but adults over 60 are especially vulnerable—and often face more substantial financial losses....
Which Lending Categories Face the Greatest Losses Under DFAST?
Financial institutions must continually assess their ability to withstand economic uncertainty while maintaining stability and managing risk. Economic downturns can...
Sam’s Club Taps Affirm as Exclusive BNPL Provider
Affirm has signed a multi-year deal to become the exclusive buy now, pay later provider for Sam’s Club. The service...
OCC’s Rules Leave Door Open to Stablecoin Yield
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued guidelines for implementing the GENIUS Act yesterday, but left unresolved...
AI Agents Face a Long Road, Despite Muse’s Strong Downloads
Meta’s Muse AI agent has attracted millions of downloads, but the numbers may say more about growing interest in agentic...
Visa Tests AI Agents for Supplier Payments
Manual reviews and billing cycles have long tied up liquidity in supplier payments. Visa is developing a platform that uses...
Klarna Takes BNPL Beyond Retail with Fiserv Partnership
Enterprise users can now offer the buy now, pay later (BNPL) plans that have gained popularity among retailers. Klarna and...
High Prices and APRs Drive Record-High Car Payments and Longer Loans
Relief has been in short supply for consumers facing elevated costs for everything from groceries to housing, and the U.S....
Southwest Overhauls Rewards Program Amid Broader Business Shift
For the past few years, Southwest Airlines has been shedding its reputation as a quirky outsider, eliminating such hallmarks as...
