In a coordinated strike against the global residential proxy ecosystem, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), supported by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Criminal Investigation division and a coalition of private-sector technology giants, has successfully seized hundreds of domains associated with NetNut. The service, a sprawling residential proxy network operated by the publicly-traded Israeli firm…
In a move designed to reshape the digital landscape for small-to-midsize enterprises (SMEs), IBM has officially unveiled a significant expansion of its Power systems portfolio. By integrating advanced artificial intelligence (AI) directly into the hardware and software layers, IBM is attempting to solve a perennial challenge for smaller businesses: how to scale complex AI initiatives…
By PYMNTS | July 17, 2026 In a significant move to bolster the integrity of the world’s financial plumbing, global FinTech giant FIS has announced its participation in Anthropic’s prestigious "Project Glasswing." This partnership grants FIS exclusive, high-level access to Mythos 5—Anthropic’s most sophisticated frontier artificial intelligence model—to serve as a primary defensive shield for…
In a high-stakes operation that underscores the growing intersection of corporate IT infrastructure and geopolitical warfare, Dutch financial crime authorities have dismantled a sprawling network accused of facilitating Russian intelligence operations. On May 18, the Tax Intelligence and Investigation Service (FIOD) arrested two men—a 57-year-old Amsterdam resident and a 39-year-old from The Hague—on charges of…
By PYMNTS | July 14, 2026 In an era where the traditional bi-weekly pay cycle is increasingly viewed as an archaic relic of the industrial age, workforce financial infrastructure provider Branch is taking a decisive step toward total modernization. On Tuesday, July 14, the company announced the launch of its "Flex" model—a strategic expansion designed…
By PYMNTS | July 10, 2026 The promise of stablecoins—instantaneous, 24/7, low-cost cross-border settlement—has long been touted as the "holy grail" for corporate finance. Yet, despite the technological allure of blockchain-based payments, the integration of these digital assets into the bedrock of global enterprise operations remains sluggish. As of mid-2026, the industry is reaching a…
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In a sweeping operation that marks a significant escalation in the European Union’s battle against hybrid warfare, Dutch financial crime authorities have dismantled a sprawling network of internet infrastructure allegedly utilized by Russian intelligence agencies. The operation, conducted by the Tax Intelligence and Investigation Service (FIOD), resulted in the arrest of two prominent figures within…
By PYMNTS | July 8, 2026 In a move that signals a significant maturation of the digital asset payments landscape, global fintech firm Nium has announced the acquisition of Cypher, a specialized player in crypto-native, non-custodial wallet and card-issuing technology. This strategic consolidation marks a pivotal shift for Nium as it seeks to cement its…
By PYMNTS | July 6, 2026 The backbone of Europe’s financial architecture, the European Central Bank’s (ECB) T2 payment system, has found itself under intense scrutiny this week following two separate technical outages within the span of a single seven-day period. These disruptions, occurring on June 29 and again on July 6, have reignited concerns…
