-  Bad actors use generative AI to create automated threats that are more sophisticated than earlier generations of malicious bots, and they are going after banks' APIs. April 21
-  With swipe payments heading toward the exit in a few years, issuers have an opportunity now to prepare. April 18
-  The auto lending specialist did not alter its financial guidance in the wake of President Trump's 25% levies on imported vehicles. Ally posted a net loss of $225 million in the first three months of 2025 following a one-time balance sheet restructuring. April 17
-  Companies are planning to spend more on technology and artificial intelligence in 2025 when compared to last year, and AI is a choice area for investments. April 17
-  The U.S. government renewed funding for CVE at the last minute. Experts say it's time to future-proof the program against other potential lapses. April 17
-  The Sweden-based payment firm, which recently delayed its IPO due to the trade war, will use Fiserv's Clover point of sale system as it looks to build a market in the U.S. Plus: Payoneer makes a deal in China and other news in this week's global payments roundup. April 16
-  New York AG Letitia James is suing the earned wage access companies for charging illegal, high-interest loans that would have wide-ranging implications for EWA providers. DailyPay last week filed a countersuit against James's office. April 15
-  Bunq Tuesday announced it applied for a broker-dealer license with FINRA and the SEC and had a 65% increase in year-over-year profits. April 15
-  Generative artificial intelligence has usurped its traditional counterpart as the next growing technology taking the payments industry by storm. April 15
-  The financial services industry is uniquely positioned to advocate for collaborative AI leadership. As a sector that depends on trust, transparency and global cooperation, financial institutions have a vested interest in ensuring that AI development aligns with these principles. April 15 








