Fraud Prevention
Banks Can’t Fight AI Fraud With Yesterday’s Rules
June 24, 2026

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Disbursements
Fast Payments Push Governments to Rethink Tax Refunds
June 24, 2026

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Artificial Intelligence
Are Agents the Anti-Influencer?
June 24, 2026

Agentic commerce is about to answer a question direct selling has been circling for ninety years. Can a paid recommendation survive a suspicious customer? The most famous direct seller in history already told us no. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Consumer Finance
The Data Behind Why Sentiment Misses the Spending Story
June 24, 2026

The most useful signal in consumer spending may not be how Americans feel about the economy. It may be how much room they have to keep moving. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

eCommerce
Checkout Becomes the New Front Door to Customer Loyalty
June 24, 2026

In an era of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered shopping, merchants are discovering that one of their most powerful customer relation tools may be hiding in plain sight: the humble checkout page. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Delivery
FedEx Beats Global Trade Headwinds as Package Volumes Surge
June 23, 2026

FedEx saw its package volume increase during the quarter ended May 31, in both its U.S. domestic business and its international export business, as it helped customers navigate a dynamic macro environment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Startups
AI Factory Startup Hadrian Denies Reported $1 Billion Funding Round
June 23, 2026

Hadrian Automation, a defense manufacturing startup that speeds up production with artificial intelligence-powered factories, has denied a report that it is discussing a new funding round that would see it raise $1 billion at a valuation of $7.5 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the...

B2B Payments
Boost Says New Visa Rules Lower B2B Payment Costs
June 23, 2026

Boost Payment Solutions’ B2B payments platform has helped customers reduce their interchange costs by nearly 44% since Visa’s Commercial Enhanced Data Program (CEDP) launched in October. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

CBDC
Senate Housing Bill Bans CBDCs Until 2030
June 23, 2026

A four-year ban on the development of a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC) is included in a housing affordability bill that was passed Monday night (June 22) by the Senate. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...