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CongressShutdownBL

As the political dispute drags on, there are implications beyond government disbursements, potentially harming corporate cash positions and the larger economy, according to payment experts from Billtrust and research firms.

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Noelle Acheson BankThink
BankThink

Stablecoins don't compete with payment platforms. They do, however, provide a turbo-powered springboard for new projects that will, just as incumbents are adapting to the new tools.

Congress must act to bank nonbanks from issuing stablecoins (BT)
BankThink

There is conclusive evidence that stablecoin adoption does not lead to deposit runoff at community banks. This should give bankers the confidence to grow their businesses by offering stablecoin-related services.

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Chriss-Alex-PayPal

The payment company launched new tools for merchants and entered artificial intelligence collaborations with OpenAI and Mastercard ahead of the company's second quarter earnings, which beat analyst expectations.

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