Payment Methods
45% of Non-Recurring Transactions Now Use Instant Payments
February 17, 2025

The gig economy and gaming industries have driven a rise in ad hoc transactions, payments made outside of regular invoicing and payroll. Businesses are relying on instant payments to streamline these transactions, which involve contractors, consumers and small businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the...

CFO
Healthcare CFOs May End Up in Sales; Here’s Why
February 17, 2025

Finance is the shared language all businesses speak — especially those engaged in commercial relationships. 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,...

Checkout Conversion
A Third of UAE Merchants Pull Card-on-File for Checkout Priority
February 17, 2025

Checkout conversion is the name of the game in eCommerce. 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 this...

Digital-First Banking
PagBrasil’s Compliance-First Approach Fast-Tracks Payment License
February 17, 2025

The need for speed and digital tools has become essential to the Latin American banking experience. Case in point: As detailed in PYMNTS’ recent exclusive sweep of 11 countries’ digital engagement, “How The World Does Digital”, more than 55% of the Brazilian population engages in...

SMBs
63% of Small Businesses Bet Big on Word of Mouth for New Customers
February 17, 2025

Small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) make up most of all U.S. businesses, and each business is as different as its owner. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Connected Economy
CE 100 Index Gains 3% as DraftKings Soars After Earnings
February 17, 2025

In a week that was largely dominated by earnings reports, the CE 100 Index gained 3% as all pillars advanced.  The Index’s upward trajectory outpaced even the tech-heavy NASDAQ’s gains. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Cryptocurrency
Binance Tops PYMNTS’ Provider Rankings of US Cryptocurrency Apps
February 16, 2025

Cryptocurrency apps in the U.S. have surged in popularity due to factors such as the potential for profit, low transaction fees, and increasing user accessibility. These platforms allow users to trade cryptocurrencies easily, offering a decentralized, peer-to-peer model that reduces reliance on traditional financial institutions....

Amazon
Amazon Reportedly Delaying Updated Alexa Over Incorrect Answers
February 16, 2025

Amazon is reportedly pushing back the release of its updated Alexa, part of a string of delays for the virtual assistant. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Identity
‘Unbeatable’ Fake IDs Become Booming Underground Business
February 16, 2025

While digital identity crimes are an ever-present threat, fake physical IDs have never gone away. 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,...