Loans
JPMorgan Marks Down Software Loans Amid Fears of AI Disruption
March 11, 2026

JPMorgan marked down the value of loans to software companies in the portfolios of private credit lenders, the Financial Times reported Tuesday (March 10), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

AML
Commerzbank Taps Hawk to Fight Money Laundering With AI
March 11, 2026

Germany’s Commerzbank launched a partnership with anti-fraud and anti-money laundering (AML) technology firm Hawk. 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...

Cryptocurrency
Mastercard Teams With Crypto Giants on Blockchain Payment Program
March 11, 2026

Mastercard has launched an initiative aimed at exploring the future of cryptocurrency payments. 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...

Consumer Finance
Inflation Cooled but Essentials Tightened Their Grip
March 11, 2026

Inflation in the United States appears contained for the moment, yet the latest reading suggests consumers may be navigating a calm that could prove temporary. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

B2B Payments
How CFOs Convert Payments Data Into Growth Signals Using AI
March 11, 2026

B2B is sitting atop a goldmine of operational exhaust in the form of payment data, and it’s mostly concentrated in the finance function. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Technology
Ford Pro Virtual Assistant Simplifies Commercial Fleet Management
March 11, 2026

Ford now offers fleet managers a virtual assistant that can perform tasks such as reporting on the condition of company vehicles and scheduling service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Partnerships
Thredd and Cross River Team to Help FinTechs Get Sponsor Bank Access
March 11, 2026

Thredd is working with Cross River Bank to help international FinTechs enter the U.S. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Physical AI May Be the Path to AGI, Experts Say
March 11, 2026

When Elon Musk posted that Tesla’s Optimus robots could one day reach artificial general intelligence, the comment drew the usual mix of skepticism and excitement. But strip away the noise, and the underlying thesis is worth taking seriously: that machines that perceive, reason and act...

Artificial Intelligence
Anthropic Sees Clients Step Back Following Government Ban
March 11, 2026

Anthropic says it could lose billions of dollars due to a government ban on its services. 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,...