On the eve of the COVID-19 pandemic, large banks were jolted by the sudden rise of a new credit alternative. That 2019, buy now, pay later option from specialized providers like Klarna, Affirm and AfterPay took off with cash-strapped consumers. BNPL sought to compete with...
Fraud prevention is no longer defined by how many tools a merchant deploys, but by how well those tools work together across the full payment journey. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
A key figure in the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX is nearly set to leave prison. 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...
OpenAI is hiring an executive focused on AI-related risks to mental health and computer security. 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,...
America’s retailers are reportedly unhappy with the end of penny production. 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...
Student loan borrowers are seeing increased success in discharging their loans in bankruptcy court. 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...
Consumers are growing comfortable with letting artificial intelligence (AI) agents plan their vacations. 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....
British bank Lloyds is reportedly ending its small-business-focused invoice financing program. 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...
The last of the holiday glitter is still stuck to your shoes, but the digital economy is already dangling a shinier object: the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As our audience sharpens New Year’s intentions—tighten budgets, simplify stacks, stop paying “fees” that feel like emotional damage—soccer’s...
