Artificial Intelligence
AI Is Turning Federal Compliance Into a Competitive Weapon 
May 20, 2026

The federal contracting rulebook keeps changing, and falling behind on any single requirement can cost a firm its contract. 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
Fed Report Shows Crypto Still Has an Everyday Use Problem
May 20, 2026

A decade into the crypto experiment, digital assets today still function primarily as an investment vehicle, not as money. 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
FIs and Front-Line Teams Must Prepare for Crypto Questions
May 20, 2026

For credit unions and financial institutions in general, cryptocurrency and stablecoin strategies may be hatched in the executive suite, but success might hinge at the branch counter and in the online chat. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Retail
Target Eyes Waning Consumer Sentiment Despite Improved Sales
May 20, 2026

Target is keeping watch on consumer sentiment even as the retailer’s sales improve. 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....

Artificial Intelligence
Singapore Wants Banks to Use AI to Create Jobs
May 20, 2026

Singapore’s government wants the country’s banks and financial firms to rethink their use of artificial intelligence. 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...

CBDC
Former CFTC Chief Says Digital Dollar Is Inevitable in US
May 20, 2026

Before returning to office, President Donald Trump promised to outlaw central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). 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,...

Artificial Intelligence
Klarna Launches ChatGPT Shopping App With Live Prices
May 20, 2026

Klarna is moving deeper into artificial intelligence commerce with a new ChatGPT app that turns product search into part of the conversation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Cryptocurrency
Euro-Pegged Stablecoin Wins Support From Three Dozen Banks
May 20, 2026

Euro-pegged stablecoin project Qivalis has reportedly picked up the support of 25 new banks. 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...

Economy
Business Uncertainty Costs Middle Market Companies Up to 6% of Revenue
May 20, 2026

Business uncertainty remained elevated in March, with 27% of payment executives reporting high uncertainty levels even as optimism about the next 12 months rose, according to new PYMNTS Intelligence data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...