Blockchain
Can LayerZero Make 168 Blockchains Talk to Each Other?
March 09, 2026

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Real-Time Payments
Real-Time Payments Reach a Turning Point in North America
March 09, 2026

Real-time payments in North America are moving decisively from expansion to execution. Instant payment systems across the United States, Canada and Mexico are scaling, modernizing and broadening their reach. But each country is following a distinct strategic path. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

ResTech
Papa Johns Thinks the Next Great Pizza Topping Is Software
March 09, 2026

Quick-service restaurants operate in a tough environment. Margins are tight, labor is scarce, and customer expectations continue to rise. For large brands, technology and digital capabilities increasingly shape how they can compete and grow. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Artificial Intelligence
Visa Sees Asia Pacific Leading Global Shift to Intelligent Commerce
March 09, 2026

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Healthcare
AWS, Google Signal Healthcare’s Shift to Agentic AI
March 09, 2026

Agentic AI is starting to look less like a future promise in healthcare and more like a practical answer to a familiar problem: too much staff time spent on paperwork, follow-up and system work that keeps people away from patients. Healthcare leaders are moving past...

Credit Unions
86% of Top Performing Credit Unions Support Open Banking
March 09, 2026

Small businesses may still like the local, relationship-first feel of credit unions, but that loyalty now comes with a digital price tag. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Investments
Polymarket and Kalshi Each Targeting $20 Billion Valuations
March 08, 2026

Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket are reportedly in discussions with investors about raising funds. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
White House Aims to Toughen Rules for AI Partnerships
March 08, 2026

The White House has reportedly come up with stricter rules for civilian artificial intelligence contracts. 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
Gen Z Goes Big for Legacy Brands as Malls Make a Comeback
March 08, 2026

They may be digital natives, but members of Gen Z still love the mall. 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...