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Nearly Two-Thirds of Credit Unions Turn to FinTechs to Upgrade Core Products

February 06, 2026
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TRM Labs Reaches $1 Billion Valuation in $70 Million Funding Round
Fintech Investments // February 04, 2026

Blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs secured $70 million in a Series C funding round, propelling the company to a $1 billion valuation, according to a Wednesday (Feb. 4) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Senate Bill Would Require Online Platforms to Prevent Fraudulent Ads
Security & Fraud // February 04, 2026

A bill introduced Wednesday (Feb. 4) in the U.S. Senate would require online platforms to take “reasonable steps” to prevent fraudulent and deceptive ads. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

OpenAI Warns Malicious Links Could Undermine Agentic AI
Artificial Intelligence // January 30, 2026

OpenAI is elevating a risk that has quietly grown alongside autonomous AI systems: links. 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...

Equifax Launches Machine-Learning Product That Detects First-Party Fraud
Fraud Prevention // January 30, 2026

Equifax has launched a new machine-learning product designed to combat two forms of first-party fraud: loan stacking and credit washing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Nearly Two-Thirds of Credit Unions Turn to FinTechs to Upgrade Core Products

February 06, 2026
Not long ago, FinTechs and credit unions often approached each other from opposite sides of the same market. 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 completing this form, you […]

Supply Chain Cyberattack Puts Enterprise Trade Secrets at Risk

January 22, 2026
If enterprise cybersecurity has a primary fault line, it is the supply chain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Cross-Border Payments Put CFOs Under Rising AML Pressure

January 21, 2026
Cross-border payments are increasingly wearing two hats for growth-oriented businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Synthetic IDs and Agent Bots Force Banks to Rethink Verification

January 21, 2026
Growth in a digital world requires standout digital infrastructure and tooling. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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TRM Labs Reaches $1 Billion Valuation in $70 Million Funding Round

February 04, 2026
Blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs secured $70 million in a Series C funding round, propelling the company to a $1 billion valuation, according to a Wednesday (Feb. 4) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. […]

Senate Bill Would Require Online Platforms to Prevent Fraudulent Ads

February 04, 2026
A bill introduced Wednesday (Feb. 4) in the U.S. Senate would require online platforms to take “reasonable steps” to prevent fraudulent and deceptive ads. Get the Full Story Complete the...

OpenAI Warns Malicious Links Could Undermine Agentic AI

January 30, 2026
OpenAI is elevating a risk that has quietly grown alongside autonomous AI systems: links. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Equifax Launches Machine-Learning Product That Detects First-Party Fraud

January 30, 2026
Equifax has launched a new machine-learning product designed to combat two forms of first-party fraud: loan stacking and credit washing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...