Earnings
Klarna Says Expanding Merchant Ecosystem Drives 20% Revenue Growth
August 14, 2025

Klarna’s year-over-year revenue growth accelerated to 20% in the second quarter, up from 15% in the first quarter, driven by its expanding merchant ecosystem and its engagement with consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Cryptocurrency
Banking Groups Want a Do-Over on the GENIUS Act
August 14, 2025

The American Banking Association, the Bank Policy Institute and dozens of state banking groups are asking Congress for a do-over of the recently enacted GENIUS Act. In a letter to the chair and ranking member of the Senate Banking Committee Tuesday, the groups warned that...

Startups
AI Startup Create Raises $8.5 Million to Build App-Building AI Agent
August 14, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) startup Create has raised $8.5 million to scale its flagship product, Anything, an AI coding agent that can produce mobile and web apps ready for app stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

artificial intelligence
Worldpay and Trulioo Partner on Know Your Agent for Merchants
August 14, 2025

Payments technology company Worldpay has partnered with digital identity platform Trulioo to deliver safeguards for agentic commerce. 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...

Apple
Apple Bets on Tabletop Robot, Lifelike Siri to Regain AI Edge
August 14, 2025

Apple is preparing an AI comeback anchored by a tabletop robot, a lifelike reboot of Siri and a new smart speaker with a display, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the plans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

B2B Payments
Compliance Gaps Expose B2B Payments to Escalating Cyber Threats
August 14, 2025

Watch more: Legacy Compliance Gaps Expose B2B Payments to Escalating Cyber Threats 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...

Retail
Visa Presses Merchants to Treat Every Channel as One Storefront
August 14, 2025

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Payment Methods
Top 10 ‘Top‑of‑Wallet’ Strategies for Banks and Credit Unions
August 14, 2025

Consumers no longer choose cards. They choose the card that best fits the task in front of them, whether it’s paying rent, funding a trip or padding a rainy‑day reserve. Winning that first‑choice position demands a toolkit that flexes by moment, not just by FICO...

Consumer Finance
65% of Consumers Still Opt for Manual Bill Pay
August 14, 2025

In a financial landscape increasingly defined by digital innovation and fierce competition, a new report reveals a subtle yet profound challenge for financial institutions: many consumers, in their pursuit of control and clarity, are reverting to manual financial management, signaling a deeper need for fundamental simplicity...