Weekly Recap: 15 Finance Press Releases You Need to See

A roundup of the most newsworthy financial press releases from PR Newswire this week, including a new crypto-focused partnership between Chainlink and Mastercard and decreased consumer confidence scores.

NEW YORK, June 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help finance journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.

1. Chainlink and Mastercard Partner to Enable Over 3 Billion Cardholders to Purchase Crypto Directly Onchain 
   As adoption of crypto assets continues to grow, collaborations like the one between Mastercard and Chainlink are helping drive a new wave of user-centric solutions that bridge the gap between crypto-native technology and real-world usability.
2. US Consumer Confidence Retreats in June 
   The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index^® deteriorated by 5.4 points in June, falling to 93.0 from 98.4 in May. June's retreat in confidence was shared by all age groups and almost all income groups. It was also shared across all political affiliations, with the largest decline among Republicans.
3. Couchbase to be Acquired by Haveli Investments for $1.5 Billion 
   Under the terms of the Agreement, Couchbase stockholders will receive $24.50 per share in cash. Upon completion of the transaction, Couchbase will become a privately-held company.
4. Big Ten and Big 12 Enter Historic Partnerships with PayPal to Enable Institutional Payments for Student-Athletes in New Revenue Sharing Model 
   The new institutional payments initiative enables athletic departments to seamlessly dispense payments through PayPal. With the funds in their wallets, students will have the option to access all the benefits of PayPal's commerce ecosystem, from seamlessly buying tickets to a sporting event or purchasing their books for the year at the university bookstore.
5. Acorns Accelerates Family Product Strategy with Acquisition of Couples App Zeta 
   Acorns' fifth product acquisition in two years supports customers at every family life stage—from first steps to shared futures where couples invest and grow together.
6. Digital Asset Raises $135 Million to Accelerate Adoption of Canton Network 
   The fundraising round, led by Tradeweb and DRW, marks a convergence of traditional finance leaders and crypto-native investors to scale blockchain-based finance.
7. Rocket Mortgage Puts Purchasing Power in the Hands of Clients with Bridge Loans - Enabling Homeowners to Buy Now, Sell Later 
   Rocket Mortgage's bridge loan gives clients up to six months to sell their home, with interest-only payments throughout that period. To qualify, clients must have their home listed, be under contract with a listing agent or have a guaranteed buyout agreement in place.
8. Genpact Advances AI Innovation with Agentic Accounts Payable Solutions 
   The Genpact AP Suite, powered by Microsoft Azure's AI stack, provides autonomous, goal-oriented tools using advanced capabilities in document processing, predictive insights, and conversational AI.
9. 401(k) Plan Design Improvements Make Retirement Savers More Resilient 
   Vanguard's annual report on the retirement savings behaviors of nearly five million American workers found that average retirement plan participant savings rates have reached a new high, and a record 45% of participants increased their savings rate in 2024.
10. SoFi and Benzinga Announce New Partnership to Power Next-Generation Investment Research 
    SoFi has integrated Benzinga's premium datasets—including Analyst Ratings, Price Targets, Earnings, and Why Is It Moving insights—into its investing platform as part of a broader effort to simplify research and drive informed investing decisions.
11. First Financial Bancorp and Westfield Jointly Announce First Financial's Acquisition of Westfield Bancorp 
    The acquisition will grow First Financial to a $20.6 billion Midwest-based institution, with a broad suite of capabilities for retail and business clients and a focus on community.
12. Quicken Survey Reveals How Natural Disasters, Medical Costs, Job Loss, and Insurance Gaps Impact Personal Finances 
    While 88% of Americans feel prepared for routine medical expenses, 27% admit financial unpreparedness for long-term health conditions and 61% view emergency savings as critical in paying unexpected medical bills.
13. F.N.B. Corporation Commits Nearly $50 Million to Drive Economic Growth in Rural Business Districts and Historic Neighborhoods 
    FNB will first roll out its new program in Greenville, PA, where the Company's principal subsidiary, First National Bank of Pennsylvania, was founded in 1864. Beginning with the renovation of its flagship branch, FNB aims to drive revitalization in Greenville's commercial district, leveraging the town's historic elements to attract visitors and businesses.
14. Deloitte Launches AI Solution Suite to Help Organizations Enhance Their Human and Machine Workforce 
    "Deloitte's Human Capital AI solutions are designed to provide organizations with the data and insights they need to effectively navigate the uncertainty and rapidly moving impacts of AI on the workforce and how work gets done," said Greg Vert, human capital AI leader, Deloitte.
15. Premera Blue Cross Announces Actions to Simplify Prior Authorization Process 
    Alongside other national insurance providers, Premera Blue Cross and other BCBS companies announced six commitments that will make the process faster, more seamless and more streamlined.

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