Cryptocurrency
Ripple Clears Cross-Border Payments Hurdle With EU Approval
January 14, 2026

Ripple says it has secured an electronic money institution license in Luxembourg. 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...

Banking
HSBC Considers Selling Singapore Insurance Unit While Sharpening Focus on Key Businesses
January 14, 2026

HSBC is reportedly considering selling its insurance business in Singapore, which could be valued at over $1 billion. 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...

Cryptocurrency
Pakistan Inks Stablecoin Deal With Trump-Connected Firm
January 14, 2026

Pakistan signed a stablecoin deal with a company connected to the Trump family’s cryptocurrency firm. 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,...

Retail
Saks Seeks Bankruptcy Protection and Names New CEO
January 14, 2026

Luxury retail company Saks Global has declared bankruptcy amid mounting debts. 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...

Buy Now Pay Later
Affirm Adds Account Balances and Cash Flow Trends to Underwriting
January 14, 2026

Flexible payment provider Affirm is updating its underwriting to include richer real-time signals such as account balances and cash flow trends. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

artificial intelligence
Musk Predicts AI Will Lead to Abundance When AGI Arrives
January 14, 2026

Elon Musk says AI will eventually become so advanced that it will lead to worldwide abundance. 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...

Amazon
Amazon Seeks Supplier Discounts Amid Ongoing Tariff Fight
January 14, 2026

Amazon is reportedly seeking reduced prices from its suppliers as it deals with tariffs. 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...

Money Mobility
Slow Payouts Are Starting to Cost Banks Consumer Trust
January 14, 2026

As consumers grow accustomed to instant digital interactions in nearly every aspect of their lives, the timing of when money arrives is no longer a back-office detail. It is a visible signal of reliability, trust and financial control. Disbursement speed is now a defining factor...

Subscriptions
Visa Moves to Fix What Consumers Hate About Subscriptions
January 14, 2026

Recurring payments have become a defining feature of how consumers pay for entertainment, software, mobility, personal services and daily conveniences. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....