This article is the first in a series of two focused on how small banks can capture the competitive advantage of Gen AI. In this edition, we will discuss what use cases may supercharge small banks’ efficiency and customer experience and which use cases aren’t likely...
Amazon Fund Backs Startup Tackling Return Fraud With Imaging
"Amazon has invested in Cambridge Terahertz, a California-based startup, through its US$1 billion Industrial Innovation Fund. The startup specializes in 3D imaging technology that scans unopened packages to detect fraud and verify contents. Retailers lost US$103...
From Solopreneur to Large Enterprise: PayPal Open Sparkles in Campaign Unveiling a Unified Platform for All Business [Video]
"PayPal Open - a new platform designed as a single stop for essential business solutions, from payment processing to financial tools. The move signifies PayPal’s ongoing shift from a payments provider – a simple button at checkout – to an innovative and effective...
Payments Canada: The Real-Time Rail Quarterly Update with Jude Pinto: 2025 Q3 [Video]
"The technical build of the RTR will finish in the coming weeks and the program will move into the testing phase, as planned, successfully meeting our target of finishing the build in Q3 of 2025. The build includes the completion of the real-time Clearing and...
$17 Million Is Lost in A.T.M. Scam That Spread on TikTok, Officials Say
"It took less than three days for $17 million to disappear from A.T.M.s across New York in a scam that went viral on TikTok and that city officials say is linked to a youth jobs program, according to two law enforcement officials briefed on the matter. " [Subscription...
AI-Generated Scams Claim 62% More Victims Year-Over-Year Despite Declining Consumer Concern, New Sift Report Reveals
"Sift, the AI-powered fraud platform delivering identity trust for leading global businesses, released its Q2 2025 Digital Trust Index, revealing a troubling disconnect between consumer confidence and actual vulnerability to AI-generated fraud. The report exposes a...
Stablecoin Salaries: A Viable Alternative to Bitcoin Payments
"Stablecoin salaries come with a variety of advantages. First and foremost, they promise stability. Unlike Bitcoin, stablecoins are designed to maintain a consistent value, which can keep employees' paychecks from losing value overnight. This reliability is a breath...
Central Bank Tightens Security Rules for Pix, Its Instant Payment System
"Brazil’s Central Bank has introduced new regulations to enhance security in Pix, the country’s widely used instant payment system. Under the new rules, banks and financial institutions must remove Pix keys (unique identifiers used for transactions) associated with...
Mastercard Unveils AI Card Design Studio: A Smarter, Faster Way to Design Your Perfect Card [Video]
"Mastercard is the first payment network to bring AI-powered card design to market. The tool enables the creation of stunning cards with a click of a button – streamlining market readiness and boosting brand impact."
Evolving with AWS: Forter Launches Trusted Agentic Commerce
"As businesses shift toward agent-based workflows and customers embrace agentic shoppers, trust and identity are more important than ever. Now available in the AWS Marketplace AI Agents and Tools category, Forter’s Trusted Agentic Commerce allows AWS customers to...