Loyalty & Rewards
Flexible Rewards Push Merchants and Issuers to Rethink Loyalty
June 30, 2026

Loyalty points have largely remained trapped inside the programs that issued them. That model is beginning to loosen as a growing number of initiatives promote greater flexibility, making rewards easier to earn, redeem and use across shopping journeys rather than within a single brand. Get...

Cryptocurrency
Europe’s Crypto Reset Begins: Who’s In, Who’s Out Under MiCA
June 30, 2026

Cryptocurrency has spent 15 years asking if regulators could catch up. 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...

Amazon
Amazon Prime Leverages July 4 Promo to Push Everyday Fuel Perks
June 30, 2026

Amazon is highlighting the fuel savings benefits of Prime membership with a limited-time promotion that offers 50 cents per gallon off one fuel purchase over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Blockchain
New York Life Investment Management Bets on Tokenization
June 30, 2026

The investment arm of insurer New York Life is entering the world of tokenized assets, according to a Tuesday (June 30) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Cryptocurrency
UK Reduces Capital Requirements for Stablecoin Issuers
June 30, 2026

The U.K. has introduced new digital asset regulations as part of its ongoing quest to become a cryptocurrency hub. 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...

Consumer Finance
Visa Says Online Deal Hunting Sustains Consumers’ Discretionary Spending
June 30, 2026

Consumers around the world are continuing to make discretionary purchases despite rising prices, according to Visa. 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,...

Apple
Apple and Google Urged to Offer Alternative UK Payment Paths
June 30, 2026

British regulators want Apple and Google to let developers steer users to payment methods beyond the company’s app 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...

Cryptocurrency
Plasma Wants to Be the First Stablecoin Bank
June 30, 2026

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Payments Innovation
Green Dot Says Embedded Finance Needs Better Math
June 30, 2026

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