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Post-Penny Compliance: Cash Rounding in Small-Dollar Lending
Finance & Economics

Post-Penny Compliance: Cash Rounding in Small-Dollar Lending

The era of the one-cent piece has reached its conclusion. Following a White House directive to the Department of the Treasury on February 9, 2025, the U.S. Mint ceased regular production of the penny, citing a production cost of 3.7 cents per unit. While the Mint completed its final regular run in November 2025, the […]

Amazon Ring Ends Flock Safety Partnership After Super Bowl Backlash Over Surveillance Concerns
News

Amazon Ring Ends Flock Safety Partnership After Super Bowl Backlash Over Surveillance Concerns

In a move that underscores growing sensitivity around AI-powered surveillance, Amazon Ring has scrapped its planned partnership with Flock Safety just months after announcing the integration.

EPA Repeals Landmark Climate Science Finding, Reshaping U.S. Emissions Policy
News

EPA Repeals Landmark Climate Science Finding, Reshaping U.S. Emissions Policy

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has formally repealed a landmark scientific finding that has underpinned nearly all U.S. federal action to regulate greenhouse gases for more than a decade.

From AI Price-Checkers to Credit Card Confessions: Kurv Study Finds How Americans Shop and Spend in 2026
Fintech & Ecommerce

From AI Price-Checkers to Credit Card Confessions: Kurv Study Finds How Americans Shop and Spend in 2026

In 2026, shopping in the U.S. is evolving at a pace few could have predicted. From rising credit card balances to the growing influence of AI tools, consumers are navigating a complex mix of financial pressures and technological opportunities. Recent data from Kurv Pay sheds light on these shifts, revealing how Americans are spending, borrowing, […]

Revolut’s Strategic Pivot: How U.S. Regulatory Shifts Opened the Door to a Standalone Banking Licence
Articles

Revolut’s Strategic Pivot: How U.S. Regulatory Shifts Opened the Door to a Standalone Banking Licence

Revolut is rewiring its U.S. expansion strategy as shifts in U.S. financial regulation make a direct banking charter more achievable than ever before.

The High Cost of Going Cashless: Why Payment Choice Is Essential for Economic Equity
Articles

The High Cost of Going Cashless: Why Payment Choice Is Essential for Economic Equity

Across the United States, the push toward a cashless society is beginning to encounter headwinds. While some retailers citing convenience and security are embracing digital payments and displaying “no cash” signs, others prefer cash to avoid ever-increasing fees related to credit cards and other digital payment means that eat into their already thin margins. In […]

Emerging Economies Are Most Bullish on Crypto Opportunities
Blockchain & Crypto

Emerging Economies Are Most Bullish on Crypto Opportunities

The latest research on crypto market sentiment released by CryptoNinjas proves that global interest in crypto is shifting from historically affluent economies to emerging markets where bullish sentiment is booming.

OceanFirst and Flushing Financial Announce $579M Merger to Create Strong Regional Banking Franchise
Fintech & Ecommerce

OceanFirst and Flushing Financial Announce $579M Merger to Create Strong Regional Banking Franchise

OceanFirst Financial and Flushing Financial have agreed to a $579 million all-stock merger that will significantly expand their banking footprint across New Jersey and New York and create a stronger, more competitive regional financial institution.

Americans Feel the Squeeze but Keep Spending: What It Means for Retailers and Holiday Payments
Articles

Americans Feel the Squeeze but Keep Spending: What It Means for Retailers and Holiday Payments

US shoppers are sending mixed signals this holiday season. Confidence in the economy is slipping, job-market worries are rising, and retail sales data looks softer than expected. Yet tens of millions of Americans are still gearing up for one of the biggest spending weekends of the year. For retailers, this tension between caution and continued […]

Partnership Between Félix and Mastercard Targets Faster, Cheaper Remittances Into Latin America
Fintech & Ecommerce

Partnership Between Félix and Mastercard Targets Faster, Cheaper Remittances Into Latin America

Félix will integrate Mastercard Move into its platform, enabling senders to initiate transfers via the Félix chatbot on WhatsApp, using debit cards as a funding source for their remittances to Latin America.

Waymo Takes Driverless Robotaxi to Freeways Opening New Chapter in Autonomous Mobility
Science & Technology

Waymo Takes Driverless Robotaxi to Freeways Opening New Chapter in Autonomous Mobility

Waymo, the autonomous-vehicle subsidiary of Alphabet, announced that it is offering fully driverless robotaxi rides on U.S. freeways for the first time.

Instant Payments Summit
Events

Instant Payments Summit

The 11th Instant Payments Summit (IPS) – Atlanta, March 16–17, 2026.

OakNorth Taps OpenAI Tech to Deliver AI-Led Digital Banking
Fintech & Ecommerce

OakNorth Taps OpenAI Tech to Deliver AI-Led Digital Banking

OakNorth wants to embed custom-built GPT tools powered by OpenAI into the core of its digital banking platform that serves over 215,000 customers.

Weixin Pay Users to Receive Cross-Border Transfers From PayPal’s Xoom
News

Weixin Pay Users to Receive Cross-Border Transfers From PayPal’s Xoom

PayPal’s money transfer service, Xoom, will enable Weixin Pay users to receive money directly into their Weixin Pay Wallet Balance or linked bank accounts through the partnership with Tenpay Global.

Klarna Partners With Aritzia to Make Everyday Luxury Fashion More Accessible
Fintech & Ecommerce

Klarna Partners With Aritzia to Make Everyday Luxury Fashion More Accessible

Klarna brings flexible and interest-free payment options to Aritzia clients online and in select boutiques across the US and Canada.

U.S. SMBs Share Gloomy Outlook: Report
News

U.S. SMBs Share Gloomy Outlook: Report

The post-pandemic recovery has lost momentum for many small business (SMBs) owners, according to the Federal Reserve’s latest small business credit survey, raising concerns for the broader U.S. economy.