Partnerships
Santander to Expand in US by Acquiring Connecticut-Based Webster Bank
February 03, 2026

Banco Santander plans to expand its presence in the United States by acquiring the holding company for Connecticut-headquartered Webster Bank for $12.2 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Artificial Intelligence
One Inc Debuts Agentic Protocol to Link AI Assistants With Insurance Payments
February 03, 2026

Digital payments network One Inc launched a new protocol designed to accelerate the integration of its payment systems and improve data management through artificial intelligence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Bank Regulation
FinTechs and Community Banks Tell OCC to Open the Data Pipes
February 03, 2026

Community banks still trade on proximity and relationships, but their appeal now hinges just as much on whether they can deliver modern digital services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Retail
Walmart Names New CEO as Retail Moves From Shelves to Software
February 03, 2026

The world’s newest trillion-dollar company also has a new CEO. And no, it’s not Disney. 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,...

Accounts Receivable
Truist Launches AI-Enabled Platform to Automate Corporate Receivables
February 03, 2026

Truist Financial launched a new integrated receivables platform, according to a Tuesday (Feb. 3) press release. 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...

Partnerships
Experian to Acquire AI-Powered Mortgage Shopping Platform Own Up
February 03, 2026

Experian plans to expand its presence in the mortgage industry by acquiring Own Up, an artificial intelligence-powered mortgage shopping platform. 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
Humana Unveils AI-Powered Agent Assist Built With Google Cloud
February 03, 2026

Health insurance company Humana launched Agent Assist, a new artificial intelligence-driven support tool developed with Google Cloud, according to a Tuesday (Feb. 3) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Cryptocurrency
Stablecoin Rewards Remain Roadblock to Crypto Bill After White House Summit
February 03, 2026

Crypto market structure legislation remains stalled after a closed-door meeting at the White House failed to resolve differences over the payment of interest and other rewards on stablecoins, Reuters reported Tuesday (Feb. 3). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Partnerships
Spotify to Use Checkout.com’s Global Acquiring Services
February 03, 2026

Spotify will use Checkout.com’s global acquiring services to facilitate payments for the users of its audio streaming subscription service. 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...