Investments
X Reportedly Targets $44 Billion Valuation in New Funding Round
February 19, 2025

X is reportedly in discussions to raise funds from investors at a $44 billion valuation. 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,...

Consumer Insights
Higher Prices and Fewer Choices: What American Consumers and Small Businesses Think About Tariffs
February 19, 2025

The American consumer has been given a crash course in global trade over the last three weeks. On February 1, 2025, President Trump’s announcement of a 25% tariff on goods from Mexico and Canada — coupled with an additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports —...

Politics
Treasury Secretary: DOGE Has Found $50 Billion in Savings 
February 19, 2025

The U.S. Treasury Secretary says a new government cost-cutting effort has found $50 billion in savings. 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...

Mastercard
Mastercard Launches Digitally Connected Credential Offering Multiple Payment Options
February 19, 2025

Mastercard has begun rolling out a digitally connected credential that will allow consumers to pay with their choice of multiple payment options. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Payment Methods
Trustly CEO: Loyalty and Savings Will Spur Consumers to ‘Go Bank-Direct’ at Checkout
February 19, 2025

The future of open banking seems unsettled. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s rules governing data sharing and use among banks and FinTechs may — or may not — be rolled back. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

B2B Payments
White-Label Partnerships Emerge as Key to B2B Payment Monetization Strategies
February 19, 2025

In any technological — and especially payments-related — endeavor, there are several strategies a bank, B2B software provider or platform can employ: build the technology in-house; buy a firm that already has the functionality; or choose a white-label partner that allows the providers’ products and...

Payment Methods
42% of US Consumers Prefer Digital Wallets for International Payments
February 19, 2025

Digital wallets have become the preferred choice for consumers worldwide as cross-border transactions change. 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...

SMBs
70% of Growing SMBs Increase Consumer Outreach
February 19, 2025

Small to medium-sized business (SMB) owners face a challenging landscape where larger, wealthier competitors dominate the economy. 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...

Mastercard
Mastercard’s Middle-Market Play Uses Digital Innovation to Bridge Finance Gaps
February 19, 2025

The middle market continues to draw the attention of payments and banking companies, with Mastercard announcing a package of digital and financial management tools aimed at that segment on Tuesday (Feb. 18). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...