Security & Fraud
QR Codes Are Everywhere — But Are They Safe for Payments?
December 18, 2024

QR codes have become a common feature in retail, marketing and payment systems, changing the way businesses engage with consumers while offering convenience and efficiency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Investments
Scripta Insights Raises $17 Million for Pharmacy Navigation Platform
December 18, 2024

Pharmacy navigation platform Scripta Insights has raised $17 million in a Series B round. 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...

Regulation
Dutch Authority Fines Netflix $4.95 Million for Alleged GDPR Violations
December 18, 2024

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (Dutch DPA) fined Netflix 4.75 million euros (about $4.95 million), saying that between 2018 and 2020, the company did not give its customers enough information about what it does with their personal data. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

BNPL
Affirm Extends BNPL Offering to Adyen’s Platform Customers
December 18, 2024

Pay-later network Affirm says it is expanding its partnership with payments company Adyen. 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...

Cryptocurrency
This Week in Web3: Bitcoin Price, Crypto Interest Hit All-Time Highs
December 18, 2024

As the world of digital payments evolves, crypto payments and stablecoins are emerging as twin engines driving innovation in consumer and business transactions across both Main Street and Wall Street. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Regulation
New Zealand’s Commerce Commission Proposes Cutting Merchant Card Fees
December 18, 2024

New Zealand’s Commerce Commission has proposed reducing the fees the country’s businesses pay for accepting Mastercard and Visa payments. 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
Chainalysis Acquires Hexagate to Combat Crypto Theft
December 18, 2024

Blockchain data platform Chainalysis has acquired Hexagate, security provider to companies like Coinbase and Consensys. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Quantum-Focused AI Firm SandboxAQ Surpasses $5 Billion Valuation Goal
December 18, 2024

SandboxAQ raised more than $300 million to apply quantum technology to artificial intelligence. 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
Inflation Pushes Consumers to Seek Everyday Value From Credit Card Rewards
December 18, 2024

Rewards are among the key determinants in how consumers choose — and use — credit cards. 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...