SMBs
Mobile-First Gives Rural Small Businesses a Real Shot at Growth
August 18, 2025

Small businesses don’t sell the same way everywhere, but it’s the digital shift that can be the tailwind to sales growth, no matter the location, especially as the mobile phone is being used in brick-and-mortar settings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Travel Payments
BMO and Mastercard Launch New Travel Rewards Card
August 18, 2025

BMO has launched a new travel rewards card with Mastercard, saying the card meets frequent travelers’ demands for rewards and benefits. 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...

Retail
Investors Seek Signs of Turnaround in Home and Garden Market
August 18, 2025

Investors will watch this week’s earnings reports from Home Depot and Lowe’s for signs of any reduction in the headwinds that have been facing the home and garden market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Artificial Intelligence
UBS Strategists Warn of ‘Overheating Risk’ Around AI Investments
August 18, 2025

UBS Global Research reportedly advised investors looking at the artificial intelligence industry to keep an eye on overheating risk and the health of the asset class. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Regulation
Washington’s Fall Agenda Puts Crypto, Banking Rules in the Crosshairs
August 18, 2025

From “winning the AI race,” to making America the “crypto capital” of the world, the 2025 political sphere has raised a host of implications for business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Legal
FTC Sues Ticket Reseller Key Investment Group, Alleging Illegal Tactics
August 18, 2025

Ticket reseller Key Investment Group said Monday (Aug. 18) that it will “vigorously defend itself” against a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Cybersecurity
IBM Finds Improper Controls in 97% of AI-Related Data Breaches
August 18, 2025

Recent IBM research finds an “AI oversight gap” among organizations that had experienced data breaches. 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....

Cryptocurrency
Treasury Seeks Comments on Detecting Risks Raised by GENIUS Act
August 18, 2025

The Treasury Department is seeking comments on the recently passed stablecoin law, the GENIUS Act, by Oct. 17. 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...

Economy
EU Exports to US Dropped 10% in June Amid Tariffs
August 18, 2025

Exports from the European Union’s 27 member states to the United States reportedly dropped 10% year over year in June due to new U.S. tariffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...