Cybersecurity
IAPS Recommends Federal Action to Secure Frontier AI Models From Theft
May 26, 2026

The cyber capabilities of Anthropic’s Mythos and OpenAI’s GPT-5.5 show that there is a need for the government to develop a policy response that addresses the risks around frontier artificial intelligence models while promoting secure innovation, according to the Institute for AI Policy and Strategy...

B2B Payments
Late Payments Just Lost Their Best Hiding Spot
May 26, 2026

For most of corporate history, a late payment was a back-office inconvenience. Accounts receivable teams called, reminded, escalated and eventually negotiated repayment schedules. The issue was operational and largely accepted as the cost of doing business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Cybersecurity
BNP Paribas and Mistral Team to Prep for Mythos-Related Threats
May 26, 2026

French bank BNP Paribas has reportedly launched a cybersecurity collaboration with partners including AI startup Mistral. 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
The Three Things Now Define Retail’s Best Customers
May 26, 2026

Retail has long worked from the straightforward assumption that customers who visit more often and spend more each trip deserve the most attention. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI’s Sam Altman Retracts AI Job Cut Prediction
May 26, 2026

OpenAI’s CEO says he was wrong about the impact AI would have on employment. 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...

Bank Regulation
US and UK Lower Capital Requirements for Banks While EU Raises Them
May 26, 2026

Banks in the United States and the United Kingdom are gaining additional asset capacity due to bank deregulation, while those in the European Union and Switzerland face increasing capital requirements, according to Alvarez & Marsal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Banking
Monzo’s Spending on Customer Referral Program Jumps 40%
May 26, 2026

U.K. neobank Monzo has dramatically increased its spending on an effort to woo new customers. 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....

Partnerships
Marqeta Teams With Banking Circle to Expand in Europe
May 26, 2026

Card-issuing platform Marqeta is teaming up with Banking Circle to expand in Europe, according to a Tuesday (May 26) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Payment Methods
Alipay Debuts AI Wallet as Part of New Payments Infrastructure
May 26, 2026

China’s Alipay has launched what it calls “the world’s first AI Wallet and Token Pay to power agentic economy.” 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...