Blockchain
Why a $545 Slice of a Dubai Apartment Is the Biggest Story in Tokenization
July 16, 2026

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Credit Unions
Credit Unions Plan to Nearly Triple AI Payment Services
July 16, 2026

For credit unions (CUs), the race to strengthen AI capabilities may be decided by following through on the plans already in place rather than developing entirely new innovations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Artificial Intelligence
48% of Online Shoppers Now Use AI Before Buying
July 16, 2026

AI agents have moved from the wish list to the shopping cart. The next test is simple: Can merchants keep control when software starts acting like a customer? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

BNPL
New York Regulator Proposes Licensing Rules for BNPL Lenders
July 15, 2026

The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) posted a notice of proposed rule making regarding buy now, pay later (BNPL) lenders together with the text of the proposed regulation Wednesday (July 15) and will accept public comment on the proposed regulation until Sept. 14, according to the department’s regulatory activity page....

Cryptocurrency
Revolut Gets Preliminary UAE Crypto License Nod Weeks After Banking Win
July 15, 2026

Revolut furthered its expansion strategy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by gaining in-principle approval to provide crypto services in the country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Cybersecurity
Microsoft’s New Security Chief Replaces Top Execs to Force an AI Overhaul
July 15, 2026

Microsoft’s cybersecurity business is developing more artificial intelligence (AI) security products, cutting back on some of its more traditional security products, and consolidating engineering teams, which has led to several hundred layoffs, The Information reported Wednesday (July 15), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete...

Mastercard
Mastercard Software Helps Companies Launch Custom Digital Wallets
July 15, 2026

Mastercard has introduced a set of software tools and services designed to make it easier for companies to create digital wallet capabilities on both iOS and Android and add contactless payments to their apps. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Artificial Intelligence
AI Helps Food Brands Spot Viral Trends Before They Peak
July 15, 2026

When Dubai chocolate went viral on TikTok in 2024, several major confectionery brands didn’t launch competing versions until after the trend had already peaked. That lag from trend signal to store shelf is the central operational problem for large consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies in...

News
40 Finance and Tech Giants Unite to Standardize Agentic Payments
July 15, 2026

The x402 protocol, an open standard designed to support agentic payments, has a new open-governance body that includes 40 organizations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....