Why US Businesses Are Increasing Surcharges to Counter Rising Costs
For many American consumers, the act of checking a receipt has turn into an exercise in frustration. From the local bistro to the airport terminal, a … Read more
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Walmart Leverages Marketplace to Drive General Merchandise Growth
Walmart is aggressively pivoting its digital strategy to close the gap in non-grocery categories, utilizing its third-party marketplace as the primary engine to drive a surge … Read more
CFTC Names Senior Advisors for Innovation Task Force to Regulate Crypto and AI
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has moved to formalize its oversight of the fastest-evolving sectors of finance, naming the initial members of its Innovation Task … Read more
FDIC Proposes New Rules for Stablecoin Issuers Under GENIUS Act
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is moving to bring stablecoin issuers under a more rigorous supervisory umbrella, proposing a new prudential framework designed to mitigate … Read more
Brands Reduce Amazon Selection Amid Pricing Pressures
A growing tension is emerging between the world’s largest e-commerce platform and the brands that stock its virtual shelves. Reports indicate that several major consumer brands … Read more
CLARITY Act Could Reach Full Senate by End of April
The legislative path for the CLARITY Act stablecoin regulation is narrowing toward a potential vote, with Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., indicating the bill could reach the … Read more
Coinbase Wins OCC Approval for National Trust Charter Amid ICBA Opposition
Coinbase has secured conditional regulatory approval for a national banking trust charter, a move that signals a significant step toward integrating cryptocurrency custody into the federal … Read more
Coinbase’s x402 Protocol Moves to Linux Foundation for Open Development
The future of online payments may be taking shape with a new collaboration between Coinbase and the Linux Foundation. The two organizations are partnering to build … Read more
Fed Proposal Aims to Boost Small Business Lending | Capital Rule Changes
Federal banking regulators are proposing changes to capital rules that could unlock more credit for small businesses, a move welcomed by advocates for the sector. The … Read more
OpenFX Raises $94M to Revolutionize Cross-Border Payments with Stablecoins
OpenFX, a financial technology startup aiming to streamline cross-border payments using stablecoins, has secured $94 million in a Series A funding round, the company announced Tuesday. … Read more
ChatGPT Apps: Mixed Results & Slow Adoption for OpenAI’s App Store
Six months after launching the ability for developers to create mini-applications within ChatGPT, OpenAI is working to address concerns about the platform’s usability and effectiveness. Even … Read more
Aldi & Instacart Expand Partnership for Exclusive Online Fulfillment & New Digital Experience
Aldi U.S. Is rolling out a redesigned website and app, powered exclusively by Instacart, aiming to provide a more seamless online grocery shopping experience for its … Read more