Artificial Intelligence
Retailers Increase GenAI Investments, but Need Better Data to Make It Run
March 31, 2025

Retailers are embracing generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) at an unprecedented rate, transforming how they analyze transactions, predict customer behavior and secure payments. The data is clear: Businesses that leverage the technology effectively are seeing measurable improvements in customer retention, forecasting accuracy and overall decision-making. Yet...

BNPL
From 1960s Tech to 2025 Transactions: The Infrastructure Leap Powering BNPL’s Boom
March 31, 2025

As this week’s “Pay Later Unpacked” virtual event draws to a close, we’ve heard a lot from the consumer-facing side of the house, as consumers are defining the use cases and payment preferences that drive this new format. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Regulation
Trump Administration to Appeal Judge’s Preliminary Order to Keep CFPB Intact
March 31, 2025

The on-again, off-again saga of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) continues. The Trump administration on Saturday (March 29) filed a claim in the U.S. Court of Appeals asking it to weigh in on a decision issued Friday that seemingly gave the agency a new...

Connected Economy
CE 100 Index Slips 2.5% as Chip and Payment Names Lose Ground
March 31, 2025

The end of March and the first quarter proved rough sledding for the CE 100 Index, as all pillars slipped through the last full trading week of the month. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Trump Exec Order Puts Paper Checks on Borrowed Time, but Data Hurdles Loom Large
March 31, 2025

By now, President Donald Trump’s executive order to modernize how the federal government handles treasury disbursements is old news. The move, dubbed by some as “#KillTheCheck,” aims to address rising check fraud and cut costs the administration projects will exceed $650 million in fiscal 2024...

Digital Payments
Zillennials Ditch Cash for Digital Wallets When Dining Out
March 31, 2025

A recent PYMNTS Intelligence report, titled “In-Store and Online, Digital Wallets and Debit Are Zillennials’ Signature Payments” provides a compelling look into the payment preferences of a pivotal microgeneration: Zillennials, those born between 1991 and 1999. The study, based on a survey of over 2,500...

Social Commerce
Blackstone Reportedly Weighs Investment in TikTok US
March 30, 2025

The private equity outfit Blackstone reportedly could soon be an investor in TikTok’s American operations. 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,...

Disbursements
DOGE Plans to Update Outdated SSA Coding Language
March 30, 2025

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is reportedly working on an overhaul of Social Security Administration (SSA) computer systems. 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...

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Apple Reportedly Developing AI Agent ‘Doctors’ in Latest Health Push
March 30, 2025

Apple is reportedly working on an artificial intelligence (AI) agent that can dispense health advice. 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,...