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Fintech Investments
FinTechs Reshape Middle East Money Movement as Capital Returns
February 09, 2026

The Middle East is proving itself as fertile ground for FinTech investment and innovation. 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
New Research Shows AI Agents Learn Altruism From Human Behavior
February 09, 2026

As artificial intelligence (AI) systems become more intertwined with daily life and decision-making, a pressing question looms: Can AI truly grasp the values that guide human choices? Traditional AI is engineered to optimize efficiency, accuracy and speed. Humans, by contrast, make decisions shaped by culture,...

Europe
EU Banking Chief Calls for Visa and Mastercard Alternatives
February 09, 2026

Is Europe too reliant on international payments companies such as Visa and Mastercard? 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....

Retail
TrueCar Prepares Dealers for AI-Driven Changes in Car Buying
February 09, 2026

“I think [our] arrogance and disruption got us into trouble,” Scott Painter tells PYMNTS CEO Karen Webster. 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...

Banking
Digital Banks Win With Younger and Lower-Income Consumers
February 09, 2026

Digital bank users are not simply early adopters of new payment methods. They represent a distinct slice of the U.S. banking population, shaped by age, income, education and daily payment habits in ways that set them apart from customers of traditional banks. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

B2B Payments
90% of FinTechs Offer Embedded Payments as Competition Intensifies
February 09, 2026

“FinTechs Tap Embedded Payments to Deepen Customer Relationships” finds that embedded finance has become a competitive differentiator, enabling FinTechs to weave payments and other financial functions directly into their digital ecosystems, creating more complete customer relationships and increasing lifetime value. Just as importantly, embedded finance...

Artificial Intelligence
Anthropic Days Away From Concluding $20 Billion Funding Round
February 08, 2026

Anthropic is reportedly close to finalizing a $20 billion-plus funding round. 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 completing...

Banking
Erebor Becomes First Bank OK’d Under New Administration
February 08, 2026

Startup-focused lender Erebor has become the first bank chartered under the second Trump administration. 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 Super Bowl Ad Targets OpenAI’s Advertising Plan
February 08, 2026

Anthropic is reportedly spending millions on a Super Bowl ad criticizing rival OpenAI. 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....