Cryptocurrency
Senate Crypto Regulation Markup Fizzles Over Stablecoin Yield Debate
January 15, 2026

Getting crypto markets legislation passed in the U.S. is becoming as volatile as crypto markets themselves. 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
Uber and Kroger Launch Nationwide Same-Day Delivery
January 15, 2026

Uber and its associated apps have launched a partnership with grocery chain Kroger. 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...

Earnings
Goldman Ditches Consumer Credit as AI Takes Center Stage
January 15, 2026

The latest earnings from Goldman Sachs, released Thursday (Jan. 15), highlight a firm increasingly defined by digital engagement, artificial intelligence and automation, even as management signaled a decisive shift away from consumer balance-sheet businesses tied to Apple Card and Apple Savings. Get the Full Story...

Artificial Intelligence
Alibaba Adds Agentic and Payments Capabilities to Consumer AI App
January 15, 2026

Alibaba has added agentic and payments capabilities to its consumer-facing artificial intelligence (AI) app Qwen App. 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...

Blockchain
LSEG Deploys Digital Settlement Service DiSH
January 15, 2026

Financial markets infrastructure provider LSEG launched its new digital settlement service, known as Digital Settlement House (LSEG DiSH). 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...

Cryptocurrency
Crypto Leaders Call for Negotiations as Senate Postpones Markup of Crypto Bill
January 15, 2026

The Senate Banking Committee postponed its markup of digital asset market structure legislation after cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase withdrew its support for the draft. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Legal & Regulation
Visa, Mastercard and Revolut Lose UK Battle Over Interchange Fees
January 15, 2026

Visa, Mastercard and Revolut lost a fight over a proposed transaction fee cap in the United Kingdom. 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...

Partnerships
Stripe Completes Purchase of Billing Firm Metronome
January 15, 2026

Payments infrastructure FinTech company Stripe has completed its acquisition of billing company Metronome. 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....

Retail
Amazon and Walmart Swap Scripts as Retail’s Agentic Future Looms
January 15, 2026

The retail landscape is officially closer to 2050 than it is 2000. That is redefining the traditional roles of Amazon and Walmart as both seek to compete, win, and push the boundaries of innovation across retail and commerce. Get the Full Story Complete the form...