Politics
Judge Blocks Musk’s DOGE From Accessing Treasury Payments Data
February 10, 2025

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Elon Musk’s government efficiency group from accessing the U.S. Treasury’s payment system. 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...

Shopping
US Merchants Need to Adapt Quickly to a Mobile-First Future — Here’s Why
February 10, 2025

Consumers in the U.S. are increasingly mobile-first shoppers. Reaching for their phones has become a normal part of their shopping experience. This goes beyond just making online purchases. The average U.S. shopper conducts one digital shopping activity on their phones almost every day. Get the...

Retail
Retail’s Digital Tipping Point: Payments Plus Rewards With a Lot More Mobile
February 10, 2025

Before the pandemic pushed us all to live life electronically, going shopping was an active pursuit. 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...

Credit Unions
Rewards Move Credit Unions Top of Mind and Top of Wallet
February 10, 2025

The largest banks and their smaller brethren — particularly credit unions — are and always have been locked in a pitched battle for customers, for deposits and long-lived relationships. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Shopping
New Global Report Shows Mobile-First Shoppers Trading Bricks for Clicks
February 10, 2025

The mobile phone has become the “anywhere storefront.” Shoppers reach for these pocket-sized portals to window-shop and make purchases anytime, anywhere — at home, commuting, even inside physical stores. This always there convenience has reshaped shopping: Consumers used a phone in nearly half their most...

Connected Economy
Pinterest, Affirm Surge on Earnings as CE 100 Index Gains 1.3%
February 10, 2025

Earnings reports held the key to the CE 100 Index’s momentum this past week — and among the takeaways: Buy now, pay later (BNPL) continues to see a groundswell of popularity with consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Security & Fraud
New Report Examines the Slick New Face of Digital Fraud
February 10, 2025

Scammers aren’t just throwing darts at a board anymore — they’re getting personal. 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....

Credit Cards
26% of Consumers Leave Credit Cards Due to Payment Challenges
February 10, 2025

Consumers’ relationships with credit are shaped by various life circumstances, which influence their decisions to enter or leave the credit market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Bank Regulation
Banking Sector Vet Rodney Hood Named Acting OCC Head
February 09, 2025

One of America’s main financial regulators has a new acting director. 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...