June in Review: 15 Top Finance Press Releases

A roundup of the most newsworthy financial press releases from PR Newswire and a look into the newest payment cards bridging digital and physical commerce.

NEW YORK, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each month, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help finance journalists and consumers stay on top of the month's most popular releases and newsworthy trends, here's a recap of some of the past month's most read- and engaged-with stories.

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. The Princeton Review Has Posted Its "Best Value Colleges for 2025"
       Report: Top Public and Private Colleges Ranked in Seven Categories
       Georgia Institute of Technology is the #1 Public Best Value College (it
       was also #1 on this list last year). Princeton University is the #1
       Private Best Value College.
    2. 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.
    3. ADP National Employment Report: Private Sector Employment Increased by
       37,000 Jobs in May; Annual Pay was Up 4.5% "After a strong start to the
       year, hiring is losing momentum," said Dr. Nela Richardson, chief
       economist, ADP. "Pay growth, however, was little changed in May, holding
       at robust levels for both job-stayers and job-changers."
    4. BOXABL Announces Intent to Merge with a SPAC, Targeting Nasdaq Listing
       The Proposed Transaction represents a significant step forward in
       BOXABL's mission to revolutionize affordable, sustainable housing. BOXABL
       currently has over 50,000 investors, representing an aggregate investment
       of over $200 million, who have shown support for BOXABL's mission and
       vision.
    5. Carnival Cruise Line to Launch New Loyalty Program in 2026 Dubbed
       'Carnival Rewards'(TM) The new program will be closely tied to everyday
       spending on the co-branded credit card with Barclays - the Carnival
       Rewards Mastercard - giving cardmembers the opportunity to earn points
       and status even faster.
    6. OnePay and Synchrony to Launch New Industry-Leading Credit Card Program
       With Walmart; Credit Card to Be Powered by Mastercard and Set to Go Live
       This Fall The program will add credit cards to OnePay's growing portfolio
       of financial services products, helping consumers save, spend, borrow,
       and grow their money -- all in one place.
    7. 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.
    8. Aflac Incorporated Discloses Cybersecurity Incident In response to the
       June 12, 2025, incident, Aflac is offering any individual who contacts
       the dedicated call center free credit monitoring and identity theft
       protection, and Medical Shield for 24 months.
    9. 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.
    10. Gemini Announces Confidential Submission of Draft Registration Statement
        for a Proposed Initial Public Offering The number of shares of Class A
        common stock to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering
        have not yet been determined. The initial public offering is expected to
        occur after the SEC completes its review process, subject to market and
        other conditions.
    11. Nuveen Acquires Leading Custom Multi-Asset Direct Indexing Provider,
        Brooklyn Investment Group The move underscores Nuveen's conviction in
        the continued growth of direct indexing and multi-asset tax-managed
        solutions, which have been one of the fastest growing areas of the asset
        management industry, having risen to $864 billion in assets at the end
        of 2024, representing a 43% compound annual growth rate since the start
        of this decade.
    12. 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.
    13. 2025 Allstate America's Best Drivers Report® reveals the safest and
        riskiest driving cities Allstate's 17th annual America's Best Drivers
        Report reveals that Texas leads the nation in safe driving with four
        cities in the top 20. Meanwhile, Boston is once again the most
        collision-prone city in the nation, where drivers are nearly 3.5 times
        as likely to be in a collision compared to the national average.
    14. Wealthbox Secures $200 Million Investment from Sixth Street Growth to
        Accelerate Expansion and Innovation The partnership marks a major
        milestone in Wealthbox's evolution and positions the company to further
        scale its operations, accelerate product development, and expand its
        footprint across the wealth management industry.
    15. IGT Lottery Becomes Brightstar Lottery "We have a nearly 50-year history
        of reliability, innovation, and leadership in lottery, a bedrock from
        which we are launching Brightstar with a future-forward mindset of
        helping lottery customers around the world succeed in an environment of
        digital adoption, shifting player expectations, and an increasing
        variety of gaming choices," said Vince Sadusky, CEO of Brightstar.

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Trending Topics

Among the finance news that was distributed in June, the PR Newswire team was able to spot several larger stories that highlight the trends shaping the industry.

    --  Economic Signals Send Mixed Messages: June's economic data painted a
        contradictory picture that left both consumers and analysts searching
        for clarity. Consumer confidence retreated 5.4 points to 93.0 according
        to The Conference Board, with declines across all age groups and income
        levels. Yet Vanguard's annual report revealed retirement savings rates
        reached new highs, with a record 45% of participants increasing
        contributions in 2024. The housing market reflected similar complexity,
        as Zillow reported rising inventory and easing competition alongside
        persistently sluggish sales due to affordability challenges. A personal
        finance preparedness study by Credit One Bank showed generational
        divides, with only 38% of Gen Z maintaining dedicated cash reserves
        compared to 65% of Baby Boomers. While fully assessing economic health
        remains challenging, the overall message conveying a continuing trend of
        evolving financial behaviors is clear.
    --  New Cards Bridging Digital and Physical Commerce: Payment providers
        expanded their card offerings in June, connecting online platforms with
        traditional retail spending. PayPal launched a physical card to
        complement its digital credit product, while Venmo introduced more ways
        for cardholders to use their balance. Specialized options emerged for
        niche markets, including eTip's payroll card for tipped workers and
        Bybit's unified rewards program linking crypto payments with traditional
        spending. Major retail partnerships took shape with OnePay and Synchrony
        announcing a new Walmart credit card program, while Chainlink partnered
        with Mastercard to enable direct cryptocurrency purchases for over 3
        billion cardholders. As consumers increasingly expect seamless
        transitions between their digital wallets and physical cards, we expect
        to continue seeing payment institutions seek innovative ways to create
        more unified platforms.
    --  Breaking Down Financial Barriers: A number of press releases in June
        highlighted financial institutions working to address traditional
        barriers that have limited access to key services. Rocket Mortgage's
        bridge loan program tackled the timing challenges of buying a home
        before selling, while Premera Blue Cross streamlined prior authorization
        processes that previously delayed healthcare payments. PNC's $208
        million affordable housing fund targeted gaps in residential development
        financing, alongside the launch of PNC Mobile Accept, a pay-as-you-go
        payment solution for micro businesses that typically face higher
        barriers to access to services. Bank of America's expansion to $10
        million real-time payment limits demonstrates a response to a demand for
        faster, high-value transactions. The shift toward more inclusive
        financial services will likely be a prominent theme this year and beyond
        as institutions work towards expanding access to various underserved
        markets.

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