Retail
Retail Growth Masks a More Selective Shopper
July 16, 2026

In June, retail sales continued to grow, but the composition of that growth saw consumers making more deliberate choices about where their money goes. Households continued to spend where purchases were difficult to postpone, while many discretionary categories struggled to gain traction. For merchants, banks...

Artificial Intelligence
China’s Moonshot Challenges Anthropic With a Bigger, Cheaper Model
July 16, 2026

Chinese artificial intelligence startup Moonshot is reportedly preparing to launch Kimi K3, an open-weight model expected to rival Anthropic’s flagship systems while costing a fraction as much to run. It could mark the company’s boldest challenge yet to U.S. AI leadership. Get the Full Story...

Delivery
Uber Eats Expands Retail Delivery Push With GameStop and Foot Locker Partnerships
July 16, 2026

Uber Eats has continued its expansion into deliveries of goods beyond meals by forming partnerships with gaming retailer GameStop and three footwear, apparel and accessories retail brands affiliated with Foot Locker. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Cryptocurrency
Stripe Doesn’t Just Want PayPal, It’s Targeting Shopper Habit Formation
July 16, 2026

If Stripe’s reported pursuit of PayPal signals anything, it is that the next competitive frontier in payments may not be creating new consumer experiences at all. It may be replacing the financial plumbing beneath the ones consumers already trust. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Cryptocurrency
US and UK Open Door to Cross-Border Stablecoins
July 16, 2026

The U.S. Treasury Department and HM Treasury have unveiled a joint blueprint for closer regulatory cooperation on digital assets. It features a series of measures designed to align the two countries’ approaches to stablecoins, tokenization and digital financial infrastructure while laying the groundwork for more...

IPO
Anthropic Seeks Billions of Dollars in New Credit Amid IPO Preparations
July 16, 2026

Anthropic is arranging credit lines worth billions of dollars, adding to a $2.5 billion, five-year revolving credit facility it received last year, The Information reported Wednesday (July 15), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Digital Payments
9 Clicks Stand Between Businesses and Their Money
July 16, 2026

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Insurance
The Premium Payment Is Becoming Insurance’s Most Valuable Touchpoint
July 16, 2026

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SMBs
46% of Small Businesses Would Pay for Better Digital Tools
July 16, 2026

Small businesses want tools that give them more control over when money moves, how spending gets tracked and what happens when a payment goes wrong. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...