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Payments Innovation
Payments CEOs Weigh In on How Much Autonomy Is Too Much
December 31, 2025

Picture the last time a payment “worked.” You probably don’t remember it. That’s the point: the best transactions vanish into the background. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Retail
Starbucks Plans to Add and Remodel Stores After Closing 400 This Year
December 30, 2025

Starbucks reportedly plans to open new stores and remodel existing ones in 2026 after closing 400 locations across the United States in September. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

CFPB
Judge Orders Trump Administration to Continue Funding CFPB
December 30, 2025

A judge ruled Tuesday (Dec. 30) that the Trump administration must continue funding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) until an appeals court hearing that is scheduled for February. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

B2B Payments
Three New Year’s Resolutions CFOs Are Making About Data and AI
December 30, 2025

As the calendar turns, chief financial officers are once again sketching out New Year’s resolutions. 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,...

Security & Fraud
Cybersecurity Industry Workers Plead Guilty to Ransomware Attacks
December 30, 2025

Three men who worked in the cybersecurity industry pleaded guilty to charges related to ransomware attacks they launched with the help of ALPHV BlackCat in 2023. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

B2B Payments
CFOs Bet on Real-Time Settlements for Stability
December 30, 2025

Payments are no longer defined by when money is expected to arrive, but by when it actually does arrive. 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...

Regulation
Three State Privacy Laws Impact Payment Processors Starting Jan. 1
December 30, 2025

New consumer privacy laws go into effect Thursday (Jan. 1) in Kentucky, Indiana and Rhode Island, each holding implications for banks, FinTechs and merchants. Together, they add to the growing patchwork of state-level privacy regimes payment processors must navigate, imposing new burdens on compliance departments....

Artificial Intelligence
VC Firms Expect Enterprises to Concentrate AI Spending on Proven Solutions
December 30, 2025

Venture capital firms reportedly expect enterprises to spend more on artificial intelligence in 2026 while also concentrating that spending on fewer contracts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Retail
JCPenney Private Equity Deal Leaves 117 Stores in Limbo
December 30, 2025

Earlier this year, private equity firm Onyx Partners announced plans to buy 117 JCPenney stores. 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,...