The Model Context Protocol, or MCP, is an open standard introduced by Anthropic in late 2024 to make artificial intelligence (AI) systems more useful in real-world business settings. At its core, MCP allows AI models such as Claude, ChatGPT or Gemini to securely connect to...
U.K.-based consumer payments platform Zilch has raised $175 million in debt and equity. 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....
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The past decade has transformed cross-border payments from a slow, opaque process into one that is faster, cheaper and increasingly transparent. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
For much of its history, healthcare has presented a unique contrast in digital progress. While the sector leads in medical technology, healthcare billing and payments have frequently been slower to modernize. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
For corporate finance chiefs, the most expensive line item on this year’s balance sheets may not be tariffs or wages, but uncertainty itself. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
Credit has become the cushion many consumers need to handle daily expenses and unexpected costs. 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,...
“Retailers Expand Embedded Finance to Unlock Control and Customization,” a collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence and Marqeta, explores how retailers are transforming payments from a back-end function into a front-line growth strategy. The study finds that embedded finance has become a core competitive lever for modern...
Even the most successful card issuers cannot rest on their laurels. 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...
