Closing of Crypto Task Force Shouldn’t Hinder Law Enforcement
The shuttering of the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Unit (NCET), a specialized joint task force led by the Justice Department, should not open the door for more criminal actors to exploit the crypto space. Established in 2021 under President Biden, NCET was made up of prosecutors from DoJ’s money laundering and cybercrime units, along with attorneys […]
U.S. Consumers Are Confident in Their Bank, Even When It Comes to Fraud
Although bad actors are constantly working to undermine financial institutions’ defenses, roughly 90% of U.S. banking customers report being satisfied or very satisfied with their primary bank. According to a study sponsored by the American Bankers Association (ABA), many respondents also held favorable views of their financial institutions’ customer service and felt their bank was […]
What Payment Cards Have Been Used in the Previous 12 Months?
Over the past 12 months, consumer spending habits have continued to evolve, and so has the way people pay. We look at which payment cards—credit, debit, and prepaid—have been most commonly used. By breaking down the data, we get a clearer picture of what’s driving consumer choices and which types of cards are gaining or […]
For Payments Resellers, Small Business POS Capabilities Are Critical
As payment terminals have evolved into full-fledged point-of-sale (POS) systems, numerous companies are vying to become the preferred choice for small business owners. While one POS system may currently lead the market, the highly contested field suggests the race is far from settled. In his latest report, 2025 Small-Business Point-of-Sale Scorecard, Don Apgar, Director of […]