Cryptocurrency
Sony Gets Conditional OK for US-Based Stablecoin Bank
July 09, 2026

Sony Bank has received conditional approval to launch a U.S.-based stablecoin bank. 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
Swift Debuts Blockchain-Based Cross-Border Payments Ledger
July 09, 2026

Global financial messaging platform Swift says its blockchain-based ledger is ready for use. 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...

Payments Innovation
Forage Bets $40 Million That Affordability Is the Next Retail Network
July 09, 2026

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Financial Inclusion
Government Disbursements Open New Paths to Financial Inclusion
July 09, 2026

Government payments rarely get discussed as financial infrastructure. They’re usually treated as administrative outputs. Benefits are approved, refunds are issued and claims are processed. For millions of households, however, the moment money actually arrives can determine whether they pay a bill on time, avoid borrowing...

Artificial Intelligence
85% of Financial Firms Plan AI Budget Increases
July 09, 2026

Enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a technology project. It is becoming a line item with momentum. 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...

BNPL
BNPL Boosts Basket Size When Shoppers See It Early
July 09, 2026

Buy now, pay later has moved well beyond its original role as an alternative payment method at checkout. It is shaping how retailers present products, influence purchase decisions and guide shoppers through the buying process before a payment screen ever appears. Get the Full Story...

Credit Unions
Top of Wallet, Top of Mind: How Credit Unions Grow Deposits Through Conversion
July 09, 2026

If you run a credit union, you’ve already won the hard part. Sixty-one percent of your members consider you their primary financial institution, and 87% are very or extremely satisfied. No digital bank or FinTech is close. The relationship is yours. Get the Full Story...

Cryptocurrency
Nium Acquires Cypher to Bridge Fiat and Crypto
July 08, 2026

Nium has acquired Cypher to further develop Nium as the core infrastructure layer for compliant money movement and value exchange that bridges fiat and digital assets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Cryptocurrency
Crypto Advocates Push Senate to Pass CLARITY Act Before August Deadline
July 08, 2026

CLARITY Act advocates continue to press for the bill’s passage as an Aug. 7 deadline approaches. 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...