Wearables
Smart Ring Shipments Projected to Jump 49%
January 05, 2026

Smart rings are reportedly going from niche gadgets to mainstream health/wellness products. 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
The Stablecoin Wallet Playbook for CFOs and Treasury Teams
January 05, 2026

It’s taken nearly 17 years, but cryptocurrency has officially gone corporate. The once-Wild-West of Web3 is targeting the back office. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

artificial intelligence
Kardome Brings AI Voice Interaction Home With Cognition AI
January 05, 2026

Kardome has debuted a tool designed to bring voice interaction to cars, homes and workplaces. 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,...

artificial intelligence
Samsung Aims to Double Its Number of AI-Powered Devices
January 05, 2026

Samsung Electronics reportedly plans to double the number of its devices outfitted with “Galaxy AI.” 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...

Acquisitions
Flutterwave Acquires Mono to Boost Open Banking Offerings
January 05, 2026

Africa-focused payments technology company Flutterwave has acquired open banking infrastructure provider Mono. 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 this form,...

CBDC
Digital Euro’s Future Unclear as Key Vote Approaches
January 05, 2026

A vote on the digital euro could come within the first half of 2026. 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...

B2B Payments
ISOs Trade Terminals for Trusted Adviser Status
January 05, 2026

Independent sales organizations (ISOs) helped build the modern payments business by doing the unglamorous work: knocking on doors, swapping out terminals and winning accounts on pricing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Payments Innovation
Visa Says Better Onboarding Decides Who Wins the Digital Wallet
January 05, 2026

Digital credentials are reshaping payments as consumers gravitate toward payment methods that work instantly, securely and consistently across channels. 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...

Payment Methods
Pay by Bank Gains Take but Card Rewards Keep Loyalty
January 05, 2026

Pay by bank is no longer an unfamiliar concept in U.S. payments, but it has yet to earn a permanent place in consumers’ daily spending habits. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...