Authentication
Why Account Validation Changes When Banks Say Yes
March 18, 2025

The convergence of ACH, open banking and account validation has the potential to make transactions more secure — and faster — as instant payments gain ground in the U.S. The consumer-permissioned data from those payments, in turn, gives banks the insights they need for better...

SMBs
Study Finds Cash Flow Crisis Deepening for Small Businesses Amid Tariffs and Consumer Pullback
March 18, 2025

When financial pressure hits America’s consumers, it pushes them into “paycheck-to-paycheck“ mode. When it hits the mid-market, it’s called “business uncertainty.” When it hits small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), it’s called liquidity trouble. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Artificial Intelligence
90% of Healthcare C-Suite Sees Positive Return From GenAI
March 18, 2025

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is rapidly transitioning from a futuristic concept to a tangible force reshaping the healthcare landscape. 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...

Politics
Trump Nominates Michelle Bowman as Fed’s Vice Chair for Supervision
March 17, 2025

President Donald Trump has nominated Federal Reserve Governor Michelle (Miki) Bowman to be the Fed’s next vice chair of supervision. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

artificial intelligence
Adobe Analytics: GenAI Traffic to Retail Websites Doubles Every 2 Months
March 17, 2025

A growing number of consumers are finding their way to U.S. retail websites by clicking on links in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) chat interfaces, Adobe Analytics said Monday (March 17). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

financial apps
Robinhood Adds Prediction Markets Hub to Retail Trading App
March 17, 2025

Robinhood has added a prediction markets hub to its app, allowing users to trade on the outcomes of events. 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...

Acquisitions
Report: Alphabet Close to $32 Billion Acquisition of Wiz
March 17, 2025

Google parent Alphabet is reportedly close to a deal to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32 billion after a $23 billion deal fell through last summer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Acquisitions
Report: DOJ Finds Capital One-Discover Deal Would Harm Subprime Competition
March 17, 2025

The Department of Justice has reportedly found that Capital One’s planned acquisition of Discover would be anticompetitive. 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...

artificial intelligence
Report: OpenAI to Test Feature Connecting ChatGPT to Slack and Google Drive
March 17, 2025

OpenAI is reportedly set to start testing a feature called ChatGPT Connectors that will let business customers connect Slack and Google Drive to ChatGPT. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...