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eCommerce
Alibaba: Instant Commerce Offering Exceeds 40 Million Daily Orders
May 26, 2025

Alibaba’s instant commerce platform has reportedly crossed the 40-million-daily-orders mark within a month of launch. 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
Singapore Considers Caning as Scams Jump 70%
May 26, 2025

How bad has Singapore’s scamming problem gotten? Authorities are considering corporal punishment for offenders. 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...

Payments Innovation
Open Banking Transactions Dwarfed by Card Payments in UK
May 26, 2025

Has open banking lived up to its potential in Great Britain? 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...

Cross-border Payments
China Wants Banks to Up Yuan Use in Cross-Border Transactions
May 26, 2025

China’s central bank is reportedly asking lenders to use more yuan in cross-border transactions. 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...

Banking
Banks Navigate Digital Asset Boom, Regulatory Shift Amid Economic Headwinds
May 26, 2025

We’re not quite at the halfway point of the year — that will come June 30 — but the long weekend offers time to pause and reflect on some significant developments within banking.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Retail
Why Consumers Want Both an Amazon Prime and Walmart+ Membership
May 26, 2025

In an era where retailers fiercely compete for consumer loyalty, a notable phenomenon is reshaping the landscape: the rise of the dual subscriber, holding memberships to both Amazon Prime and Walmart+. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Payments Innovation
Payments Executives Say Listening Is Financial Services’ New Power Play
May 26, 2025

In the always-on, 24/7 feedback loop of financial services, technology accelerates change, and customer expectations constantly evolve. 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...

Cross-border Payments
Administration’s Tax Bill Includes 3.5% Levy on Migrant Remittances
May 25, 2025

It could soon cost more for migrants in the U.S. to send money back home. 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,...

eCommerce
China Calls for Reasonable Merchant Fees From eCommerce Platforms
May 25, 2025

China’s eCommerce regulator has issued draft guidelines for fees that companies can charge third-party merchants. 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,...