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FinCEN Urges Money Services to Be Extra Vigilant in Cross-Border Remittances

November 28, 2025
EU Wants PSPs and Online Platforms to Cover Fraud Losses
Security & Fraud // November 28, 2025

The European Parliament and the European Council advanced rules that they said would provide consumers with greater protection from online fraud and hidden fees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Fake Sellers Trap Shoppers Racing for Holiday Deals
Security & Fraud // November 28, 2025

Marketplace scams are emerging as one of the fastest growing threats facing holiday shoppers, taking advantage of consumers who are searching for deals and making rapid decisions during the busiest shopping stretch of the year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Payments Leaders Say That Strategy Mattered More Than Scale in 2025
Digital Payments // November 27, 2025

 Visa — Sam Hamilton, Head of AI and Data In January, Hamilton was prescient about artificial intelligence (AI). He laid out just how pervasive he expects Gen AI to be across Visa’s network. “You’re in control of the data 100% of the time,” said Hamilton...

64% of Marketplaces Cut Churn With Embedded Finance Tools
Payments Innovation // November 27, 2025

Online marketplaces have spent the last decade layering payments and financial tools into their platforms. 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,...

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Payments Leaders Say That Strategy Mattered More Than Scale in 2025

November 27, 2025
 Visa — Sam Hamilton, Head of AI and Data In January, Hamilton was prescient about artificial intelligence (AI). He laid out just how pervasive he expects Gen AI to be across Visa’s network. “You’re in control of the data 100% of the time,” said Hamilton of consumers. “With the Visa credentials, you choose to share […]

64% of Marketplaces Cut Churn With Embedded Finance Tools

November 27, 2025
Online marketplaces have spent the last decade layering payments and financial tools into their platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Block: Digital Payment Scams Have a Surprisingly Youthful Face

November 26, 2025
Watch more: Digital Shift: Block’s Brian Boates Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Only 2% of Firms Report Fraud on Real-Time Rails

November 14, 2025
For years, banks have treated real-time payments like an unlocked door. Open too wide and fraud might slip through. But new data show that those fears are misplaced. Get the...

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FinCEN Urges Money Services to Be Extra Vigilant in Cross-Border Remittances

November 28, 2025
The Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an alert Friday (Nov. 28) reminding money services businesses (MSBs) that they should be vigilant in reporting suspicious activity around cross-border transfers from people without legal status in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free […]

EU Wants PSPs and Online Platforms to Cover Fraud Losses

November 28, 2025
The European Parliament and the European Council advanced rules that they said would provide consumers with greater protection from online fraud and hidden fees. Get the Full Story Complete the...

FBI Agent Says Cargo Theft Is Now ‘Primarily Cyber-Enabled’

November 25, 2025
Cargo theft is now “primarily cyber-enabled,” an FBI agent said in a Tuesday (Nov. 25) Wall Street Journal report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Amazon Announces 3 Actions Taken Against Counterfeiters

November 24, 2025
Amazon announced actions taken against three groups of counterfeiters operating on its platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...