Checkout Conversion
Nearly Half of US Merchants Prioritize One-Click Checkout From Payment Processors
May 09, 2025

U.S. eCommerce merchants are increasingly pressing their payment service providers for technology upgrades, with the primary objective being boosting conversion rates, a direct impact on their bottom line. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Fintech Investments
Earnings Drive FinTech IPO Index 8.1% Higher, Led by Sezzle and Open Lending  
May 09, 2025

The earnings season floodgates opened this past week for the FinTech IPO Index, and outsized gains by several names sent the overall index up by 8.1%. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Credit Cards
Consumers Spend Nearly $2,000 Per Month Using ‘Top of Wallet’ Credit Cards, Study Finds
May 09, 2025

Nearly 8 in 10 U.S. consumers with credit cards have multiple cards. For issuers, this makes “top of wallet” status — being a consumer’s favorite way to pay — crucial to their bottom lines. Shoppers spend an average of nearly $2,000 each month on their...

Cryptocurrency
US Senate Blocks Stablecoin Legislation Over Trump Memecoin Controversy
May 08, 2025

A bill to promote stablecoins was blocked in the U.S. Senate on Thursday (May 8) over political disagreements and controversy surrounding President Donald Trump’s crypto ventures, according to reporting from Bloomberg. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Fraud Prevention
Google Expands AI Tools to Combat Evolving Scam Tactics
May 08, 2025

Google announced the rollout Thursday (May 8) of a fresh suite of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered safety features across its platforms to protect users from increasingly sophisticated scams. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Buy Now Pay Later
Affirm Card GMV Jumps 115%, Says It Can Weather ‘Recession Scenario’
May 08, 2025

In its fiscal third quarter, Affirm’s gross merchandise value jumped double digits, all but one spending category showed gains, underscoring the appeal of paying over time, and 1.8 million new consumers transacted within the platform’s growing ecosystem. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Earnings
Pinterest CEO Credits AI-Powered Personalization for 16% Revenue Growth
May 08, 2025

Pinterest reported strong first-quarter results on Thursday (May 8), with $855 million in revenue and a 10% year-over-year increase in monthly active users to 570 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Cryptocurrency
Coinbase Wants to Turn Crypto Platforms Into Financial Infrastructure
May 08, 2025

“Crypto is eating financial 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, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive...

eCommerce
Amazon Partners With Pet Pharmacy Vetsource to Sell Pet Medications
May 08, 2025

Amazon will start selling prescriptions for pets. 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, you agree...