Partnerships
Lobster.cash Teams With Mastercard to Secure Agentic Card Transactions
April 16, 2026

Lobster.cash, a payments solution for artificial intelligence (AI) agents, has joined forces with Mastercard. 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 Want More Than Your Prescription
April 16, 2026

The retail battle is bleeding over into healthcare. It has been for a while, as healthcare and pharma firms increasingly recognize the benefits of physical retail’s distribution capabilities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Bank Regulation
OCC Orders The Federal Savings Bank to Correct Alleged Deceptive Loan Claims
April 16, 2026

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued a consent order against Chicago-based The Federal Savings Bank on April 2, requiring the bank to correct alleged deceptive acts or practices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Artificial Intelligence
Can AI Do Your Taxes? We Found Out.
April 16, 2026

Ask an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot a question and you get an answer. Ask Perplexity Computer, and it completes the task. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Walmart
Walmart Upgrades 650 Stores Amid Interest From High-Stress Shoppers
April 16, 2026

Walmart says it is embarking on a nationwide overhaul of its retail footprint. 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...

Cryptocurrency
Tether Gives Drift $147 Million to Help Address Crypto Hack
April 16, 2026

Following a cyberattack, Drift Protocol is relaunching with Tether’s USDT stablecoin as its settlement layer. 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,...

Banking
Barclays Confirms Commitment to Middle East Expansion Despite Iran War
April 16, 2026

Barclays is moving ahead with its plans in Saudi Arabia, despite the war in Iran, Barclays Group Chief Executive C.S. Venkatakrishnan said Thursday (April 16). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Artificial Intelligence
Canva Unveils Agentic Makeover for Its Design Platform
April 16, 2026

Canva has launched an AI-centric overhaul to its 13-year-old graphic design platform. 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...

Cross-border Payments
As Cross-Border Payments Splinter, Firms See Interoperability As Way Out
April 16, 2026

The global payments system is entering a messy middle phase where innovation is abundant, coordination is scarce and geopolitics are reshaping the rules in real-time. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...