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Banking
Quantum Can’t Do Much Yet, but Banks Can’t Afford to Wait
February 17, 2026

Here is the strange math confronting every bank, payment network and FinTech on the planet: Quantum computing is simultaneously overhyped and underestimated. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Loyalty & Rewards
Banks Shift Loyalty From Points to Everyday Payments
February 17, 2026

For decades, loyalty followed a familiar rhythm: Consumers earned points on credit card purchases and redeemed them later, often after months of accumulation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Artificial Intelligence
Why Voice Is the New Middleware of Commerce
February 17, 2026

Voice technology has spent a decade as a high-tech novelty, a hands-free way to set timers or check the weather that consistently hit a ceiling at the point of transaction. But in 2026, the narrative is shifting from “hands-free” to “agent led.” Voice is no...

Cross-border Payments
Volatility Forces Banks and FinTechs to Rethink Cross-Border Strategy
February 17, 2026

While cross-border trade itself remains in a period of upheaval, the global payment options supporting cross-border commerce have never been more advanced and innovative. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Artificial Intelligence
Tech Giants Look to Bridge AI and Publishing Worlds
February 16, 2026

Amazon and Microsoft are reportedly pushing into a new part of the AI world: arranging deals with news publishers. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Anthropic’s Deal With US Military Under Threat
February 16, 2026

The Pentagon is reportedly preparing to sever its relationship with artificial intelligence (AI) startup Anthropic. 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,...

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Europe’s Cross-Border Bank Mergers Hit 18-Year High
February 16, 2026

Cross-border mergers between European Union banks are reportedly at their highest level since 2008. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Anthropic Pushes Into India With Airline and Startup Pacts
February 16, 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) startup Anthropic has opened its first office in India. 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 Today. By...

B2B Payments
Firms Report Improved Financial Performance Linked to Use of Embedded Finance
February 16, 2026

Embedded finance has evolved beyond a supplementary revenue channel to become the deciding factor between companies that forge lasting customer relationships and those that fall behind, according to new research examining how mid-sized and large firms are deploying financial services within their platforms. Get the...