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NY sues Early Warning Services over Zelle fraud
The NY attorney general’s lawsuit comes five months after the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau dropped a federal action over the same matter.
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Paxos to pay $48.5M over AML, due-diligence failures
Some of the charges stem from the stablecoin issuer’s relationship with Binance. The agreement includes a $22 million investment in Paxos’ compliance program and a $26.5 million payment to New York’s Department of Financial Services.
By Gabrielle Saulsbery • Aug. 7, 2025 -
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TrendlineFintech disruption in the banking industry
There are as many schools of thought on how to disrupt the banking space as there are disruptors.
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CFTC, SEC make quick work on crypto movement
Both regulators announced plans last week to get going on crypto regulation that aligns with a report by the President’s Working Group on Digital Assets. They’ve already made waves this week.
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Georgia bank charter attracts 2 more takers
One payments company has applied for the special acquirer credential and another has expressed interest, a state official said.
By Patrick Cooley • Aug. 6, 2025 -
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Will JPMorgan take a bigger bite of Apple?
If the bank makes a play for the tech company's credit card portfolio, it may also make a broader bid for more business.
By Patrick Cooley • Aug. 5, 2025 -
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First-ever Finzly CFO seeks to create culture of ‘connectivity’
Software alum Adam Carson aims to upgrade the finance role at the payments infrastructure provider from a "backseat function."
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EWS schools Zelle users on fraud
The company has locked arms with a national nonprofit to educate consumers about fraud and scams on the peer-to-peer payments tool.
By Patrick Cooley • Aug. 1, 2025 -
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Big bank CEOs talk stablecoin plans
The prospect of a more favorable regulatory environment for digital assets has large lenders exploring or plotting stablecoin plans, JPMorgan, BofA, Citi and U.S. Bank executives indicated last week.
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Why small banks may shun Zelle
The peer-to-peer payment network charges comparatively higher transaction rates, but also offers the potential for new customers, consultants say.
By Patrick Cooley • July 16, 2025 -
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Wise to pay $4.2M, boost AML oversight in 6-state settlement
Wise allegedly failed to provide for frequent independent review of its anti-money laundering program. Regulators also found deficiencies in the investigation and reporting of suspicious activity.
By Justin Bachman • July 10, 2025 -
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Community banks view embedded finance as key to longevity: report
Despite increased regulatory scrutiny of banking-as-a-service, over half of the surveyed community bank respondents are considering implementing BaaS or embedded banking solutions.
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Warren demands Zelle scam update
In letters to Zelle’s bank owners, Sen. Elizabeth Warren and two other Democrats asked what the financial institutions are doing to protect customers using the digital payments service.
By Patrick Cooley • July 8, 2025 -
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Early Warning Services pitches Zelle to Treasury
The company that owns the peer-to-peer service Zelle suggested the U.S. Treasury Department use that tool to replace checks with digital payments.
By Patrick Cooley • July 1, 2025 -
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Banking conferences yet to come in 2025
Gatherings can be idea generators, or crucial chances to network — especially amid an environment where political change can yield previously unexpected possibilities and partnerships.
By Dan Ennis • June 27, 2025 -
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Q&AAnchorage CEO: Stablecoins to become ‘core plumbing’ in finance
“What we’re witnessing now is the early formation of a new financial standard — one that’s faster, more transparent, and natively digital,” Nathan McCauley said.
By Gabrielle Saulsbery • June 25, 2025 -
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Klarna, Google join forces
The Swedish buy now, pay later business integrated its payments tool into the search giant’s digital wallet, making its services more widely available.
By Patrick Cooley • June 24, 2025 -
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GENIUS Act puts renewed spotlight on stablecoins, digital assets
The regulatory clarity the measure proposes to bring to the stablecoin space can help ease some of the worries of more conservative entities, such as banks, examining the space, EY’s Paul Brody said.
By Grace Noto • June 18, 2025 -
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Fed, OCC, FDIC target check fraud
Federal agencies took aim at payments fraud Monday, proposing more collaboration, including with states, to combat the rising problem, especially with respect to paper checks.
By Lynne Marek • June 17, 2025 -
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Sponsored by TravelBankLessons from a middle-market playbook
Startups that once chased rapid growth are now shifting gears, rethinking their models and looking for paths to profitability.
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KeyBank wants to boost commercial team hires by 10% this year
The Cleveland-based regional aims to have 170 to 180 commercial bankers by the end of 2025.
By Caitlin Mullen • June 13, 2025 -
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U.S. Bank’s Kedia outlines strategy to rev up growth
The Minneapolis-based lender, facing pressure to deliver stronger results, is working to deepen relationships with customers and transform its payments business, the CEO said Wednesday.
By Caitlin Mullen • June 12, 2025 -
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Gemini pursues IPO
A number of cryptocurrency firms have filed for initial public offerings in 2025. More may follow given “pent-up demand for crypto-oriented companies,” according to one crypto VC.
By Gabrielle Saulsbery • June 11, 2025 -
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Fiserv CEO embraces stablecoins
The processor is developing an infrastructure that would let its merchant customers make use of the digital assets, Mike Lyons said.
By Patrick Cooley • June 10, 2025 -
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Walmart returns to Synchrony for new cards
The shift comes more than a year after the retailer received permission from a federal judge to end its credit card partnership with Capital One because of customer service issues.
By Lynne Marek • June 9, 2025 -
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Payments firms account for bulk of fintech revenue
Of the $378 billion in global fintech revenues in 2024, $126 billion came from payments firms, according to a new report. The sector is poised for more growth with AI innovation.
By Gabrielle Saulsbery • June 4, 2025
