Cryptocurrency
Crypto Leaders Call for Negotiations as Senate Postpones Markup of Crypto Bill
January 15, 2026

The Senate Banking Committee postponed its markup of digital asset market structure legislation after cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase withdrew its support for the draft. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

News
Visa, Mastercard and Revolut Lose UK Battle Over Interchange Fees
January 15, 2026

Visa, Mastercard and Revolut lost a fight over a proposed transaction fee cap in the United Kingdom. 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...

Acquisitions
Stripe Completes Purchase of Billing Firm Metronome
January 15, 2026

Payments infrastructure FinTech company Stripe has completed its acquisition of billing company Metronome. 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....

Retail
Amazon and Walmart Swap Scripts as Retail’s Agentic Future Looms
January 15, 2026

The retail landscape is officially closer to 2050 than it is 2000. That is redefining the traditional roles of Amazon and Walmart as both seek to compete, win, and push the boundaries of innovation across retail and commerce. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Subscriptions
Spotify Raises Price of Premium Subscription in US
January 15, 2026

Spotify is increasing the price of its Premium subscription service by $1 a month in the United States. 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...

Partnerships
Thredd and Paywith Team to Launch Australian Card Programs
January 15, 2026

Payment processor Thredd launched a partnership with Australia-based payment orchestration platform Paywith. 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...

Cross-border Payments
Central Banks Hit Next Stage in Agora Cross-Border Payment Project
January 15, 2026

A group of central and commercial banks are reportedly stepping up testing of the Agora cross-border payments project. 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...

Amazon
Amazon Blasts Saks, Objects to Bankruptcy
January 15, 2026

Amazon is reportedly challenging luxury retailer Saks Global’s bankruptcy filing. 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 this...

Insurance
Insurance Policyholders Now Rate Insurers by How Fast They Pay
January 15, 2026

With policyholders facing more choices, more transparency and fewer switching barriers, insurers are discovering that retention is no longer protected by inertia but earned through performance at the most emotional moment of the relationship: getting paid. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...