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Payments Innovation
What If Clearing Had Its Stripe Moment?
April 17, 2026

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Regulation
CFTC Chairman Says AI Helps Agency Run More Like a Business
April 16, 2026

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is using artificial intelligence to boost efficiency, CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig told a congressional committee Thursday (April 16). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
AI Traffic Outperforms Paid Search for US Retailers, Adobe Says
April 16, 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) traffic to U.S. retail websites is now converting better than non-AI traffic such as paid search and email marketing, Adobe said Thursday (April 16). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Digital Banking
Amazon Helps Q2 Holdings Update Digital Banking Tools 
April 16, 2026

Q2 Holdings has debuted a tool to help banks and credit unions update their digital services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Retail
Amazon and Walmart Want More Than Your Prescription
April 16, 2026

The retail battle is bleeding over into healthcare. It has been for a while, as healthcare and pharma firms increasingly recognize the benefits of physical retail’s distribution capabilities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Banking
Barclays Confirms Commitment to Middle East Expansion Despite Iran War
April 16, 2026

Barclays is moving ahead with its plans in Saudi Arabia, despite the war in Iran, Barclays Group Chief Executive C.S. Venkatakrishnan said Thursday (April 16). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Cross-border Payments
As Cross-Border Payments Splinter, Firms See Interoperability As Way Out
April 16, 2026

The global payments system is entering a messy middle phase where innovation is abundant, coordination is scarce and geopolitics are reshaping the rules in real-time. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Delivery
Delivery Robots Lead Grab’s AI Expansion
April 16, 2026

Grab is preparing to launch artificial intelligence-powered robots “very soon” to help delivery drivers pick up meal orders from restaurants more quickly, according to Grab Co-founder and Group CEO Anthony Tan. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Investments
Accel Prepares to Pour $5 Billion Into Global AI Breakouts
April 15, 2026

Venture capital firm Accel has raised $5 billion in late-stage capital to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...