Buy Now Pay Later
Mastercard Sets Sights Beyond Retail as It Embeds BNPL Into Network
April 01, 2025

The buy now, pay later pure plays like Klarna and Affirm might get a lot of attention these days. However, card networks have a piece of the BNPL pie as well. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Artificial Intelligence
Stax CTO Says New Framework Is a ‘Game Changer’ for Agentic AI
April 01, 2025

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Financial Visibility Helps CFOs Address Tariff Uncertainty
April 01, 2025

Uncertainty in financial markets is not new, but the scope and speed of today’s disruptions are unprecedented. 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...

Real-Time Payments
Real-Time Payments Continue Momentum With New Partnerships and Wider Bank Coverage
April 01, 2025

The real-time payments ecosystem is evolving fast — not with hype but with concrete infrastructure upgrades and strategic expansions. 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...

Banking
FinTech SmartBiz Eyes Full-Service Banking After Buying Centrust 
April 01, 2025

There are roughly 33 million small businesses in the United States, employing a bit less than half of workers in the country, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. All businesses need capital to survive and thrive, and yet banks’ servicing of those needs is...

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Information Firms Lead in GenAI ROI, With 65% Reporting Positive Results
April 01, 2025

While the buzz around generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) continues to captivate boardrooms, a new analysis reveals a divergence in its financial impact across industries. In short: some sectors reap substantial returns while others lag despite significant adoption. The latest report from PYMNTS, “Generative AI’s ROI...

Politics
Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting Ticket Scalpers and Their Bots
March 31, 2025

Ticket scalping in the live entertainment industry is the target of an executive order signed Monday (March 31) by President Donald Trump. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Covision Media Raises $5.4 Million for 3D Scanners Used in eCommerce
March 31, 2025

Covision Media raised €5 million (about $5.4 million) in a funding round to continue developing its technology for 3D scanning and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered 3D content creation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Report: Half of OpenAI’s Pending $40 Billion Funding Round Depends on Restructuring
March 31, 2025

Twenty billion dollars in funding is reportedly riding on OpenAI’s efforts to restructure into an independent for-profit company. 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...