WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans and Democrats are entering a critical round of in-person negotiations Wednesday aimed at averting a partial government shutdown before federal funding expires at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, though prospects for a last-minute deal remain uncertain.
WASHINGTON — Mortgage applications decreased 8.5% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending Jan. 23.
OMAHA, Neb. — Federal prosecutors have expanded a sweeping investigation into an international ATM jackpotting conspiracy tied to Tren de Aragua (TdA), adding 31 more defendants in a third Nebraska grand jury indictment that alleges malware-driven attacks on banks and credit unions nationwide.
ALEXANDRIA, Va.--NCUA Tuesday announced the fourth round of proposed regulatory changes associated with NCUA’s Deregulation Project.
TAMPA, Fla. —The $79-million FiCare FCU here filed a lawsuit against Fiserv Tuesday, alleging Fiserv failed to secure its online banking platform, Virtual Branch Next, and then attempted to charge additional fees mid-contract for security measures the credit union contends were already required under the parties’ agreement, NERKO PLLC reported.
NEW YORK — Buy now, pay later provider Affirm has partnered with fintech firm Esusu to pilot a new option allowing some renters to split monthly rent payments into two installments, PYMNTS reported, citing CNBC.
CLEARWATER, Fla.—As Winter Storm Fern crippled travel, knocked out power, and disrupted commerce across the U.S., payments and fraud experts warn the storm is triggering a surge in risky transactions, delivery disputes, and chargebacks that could linger long after the snow melts.
WASHINGTON— U.S. consumer confidence plunged in January to its lowest level in more than a decade, signaling growing anxiety about economic conditions and the outlook for jobs and income, according to new data from The Conference Board.
PLANO, Texas— Catalyst has opened registration for its 2026 Strategic Summit, scheduled for Sept. 22–24 at Lost Pines Resort & Spa near Austin, Texas.
PHOENIX— Arizona lawmakers are advancing legislation that would exempt cryptocurrency from property taxes, pushing forward a dual-track effort that could cement statewide tax relief for digital assets if voters approve a constitutional amendment later this year, Decrypt reported.
