Cybersecurity
Microsoft Launches Defense System to Combat AI-Powered Cyber Threats
July 27, 2026

Microsoft has introduced an agentic security system designed to protect against cybersecurity threats posted by attackers using artificial intelligence and agents. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Blockchain
The Stablecoin Sandwich Is Missing the Trust Layer
July 27, 2026

The stablecoin sandwich has become one of the most persuasive models for explaining how digital currencies like stablecoins can improve cross-border payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Banking
UK Banking Customers Face Transfer and Payment Glitches
July 27, 2026

U.K. customers of banks and banking apps reported problems with transfers and payments Monday (July 27), according to multiple media reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Artificial Intelligence
Everyone Wants to Own AI’s New Toll Road
July 27, 2026

Every company running artificial intelligence at scale eventually hits the same problem: a simple customer question gets routed to the same, expensive, frontier-grade model as a genuinely hard one. That’s a waste of money — and an avoidable one. Routing software fixes it by evaluating...

B2B Payments
Payward Plans Magic Labs Wallet Acquisition to Expand B2B Platform
July 27, 2026

Payward plans to expand its B2B infrastructure platform, Payward Services, with embedded, non-custodial wallet infrastructure by acquiring the wallet-as-a-service business of Magic Labs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Cybersecurity
Stablecoin Firm Triple-A Suffers $11.8 Million Theft of Assets
July 27, 2026

Singapore-based stablecoin payments company Triple-A suffered a weekend security breach that affected its company assets. 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,...

Cryptocurrency
Coinbase CEO Criticizes Crypto Firms’ AI Pivots
July 27, 2026

Coinbase’s CEO has criticized cryptocurrency companies who switch their focus from blockchain tech to artificial intelligence (AI). 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...

Bank Regulation
Fed Opens a New Front in Access to Its Payment Rails
July 27, 2026

The Federal Reserve wants to make it easier for some eligible institutions to connect directly to its payment services without giving them everything that comes with a Master Account. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI and Nvidia Discuss $250 Billion Data Center Funding Deal
July 27, 2026

Nvidia is reportedly in discussions with OpenAI to guarantee $250 billion in data center funding. 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...