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The Medical School Dean Who Says AI in Healthcare Moved Faster Than He Ever Expected
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The Medical School Dean Who Says AI in Healthcare Moved Faster Than He Ever Expected
A Tale of Two Mindsets: How CUs and FinTechs Can Turn Culture Clash Into Collaboration

Credit Unions
A Tale of Two Mindsets: How CUs and FinTechs Can Turn Culture Clash Into Collaboration
Paysafe Calls Digital Wallets the New Hub for Payments and Commerce

Payment Methods
Paysafe Calls Digital Wallets the New Hub for Payments and Commerce
Open-Loop Systems Help Modernize Transit Payments

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Open-Loop Systems Help Modernize Transit Payments
Tech Giants Split on How to Scale Agentic AI

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Tech Giants Split on How to Scale Agentic AI
Banks Race to Close Real-Time Payment Gaps

Real-Time Payments
Banks Race to Close Real-Time Payment Gaps
Planned Purchases Rise as Financial Stress Eases, Study Finds

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Planned Purchases Rise as Financial Stress Eases, Study Finds

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Antitrust & Competition Policy

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Washington Moves to Set Rules for AI That Acts on Its Own   FTC, State Regulators Step Up Scrutiny of Data Collected From Connected Vehicles Lawmakers Seek GAO Review of State and Federal AI Regulations Congress Moves to Hold Social Media Platforms Liable for Scam Ads 
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Artificial Intelligence

European Central Bank Gauges Lenders’ Risks From AI
Tech Giants Split on How to Scale Agentic AI
Anthropic Debuts Security Tool as Cybersecurity Stocks Fall
Google Exec Warns AI Wrapper Startups Could Be in Trouble
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Update: Supreme Court Draws Line on Tariffs and Hands Middle Market a Reset
Bank Charters Are Reshaping Who Can Compete for Consumer Deposits
Labor Economy Workers Less Worried Than Office Workers About Robots Taking Their Jobs
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Data Point

Planned Purchases Rise as Financial Stress Eases, Study Finds
14% of Consumers Use BNPL Even After Holiday Spending Surge
Firms Report Improved Financial Performance Linked to Use of Embedded Finance
More Than Half of Banks Plan to Outsource Fraud Detection 
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B2B PAYMENTS

AI Financial Reporting Platform Inscope Raises $14.5 Million
First Citizens Seeks New Mergers to Cross Growth Threshold
Update: Supreme Court Draws Line on Tariffs and Hands Middle Market a Reset
Earnings Season Made It Clear: Digitize Supply Chains or Fall Behind
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RETAIL

Saks Global Pledges $600 Million to Vendors After Court Win
Worldline Scales One Commerce Across Europe to Support Cross-Border Sales
CarGurus Exits Wholesale Platform to Go All-In on AI SaaS
Walmart Highlights Higher-Income Growth as Lower-Income Shoppers Face Pressure
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Ahold Delhaize Sees US Online Grocery Sales Jump 22%
Kroger Picks Walmart Vet Greg Foran as New CEO
PepsiCo Cuts Snack Prices as Affordability Pressures Reshape Grocery Spending
Amazon Delivered 30% More Items Same or Next Day in 2025
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Restaurants

Steak ’n Shake Says Bitcoin Helps Beef Up Sales
Half of Retail Small Businesses Rely on Daily Sales to Stay Afloat
Illinois Swipe Fee Law Upheld by Federal Court
GrubMarket Hits $4.5 Billion Valuation as AI Optimizes Food Supply Chain
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Alipay’s AI Payment and Health Apps Top 100 Million Users
The Medical School Dean Who Says AI in Healthcare Moved Faster Than He Ever Expected
Robots, Compliance and AI Receptionists: $1.45 Billion Backs AI Embedded in Real Operations
Pharma Rewires Drug Development With AI Operations
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Big Tech Faces the AI Innovator’s Dilemma.
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Credit Unions
A Tale of Two Mindsets: How CUs and FinTechs Can Turn Culture Clash Into Collaboration
2026’s Digital Blueprint: Building Payment Stability in Construction
Value-Driven Innovation: How Restaurants Are Adapting to Digital Expectations
Critical Moment: The AI Imperative for Credit Unions
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Hero image for the February 2026 Pay Later Ecosystem Data Book. PYMNTS Intelligence data shows BNPL use is highest among younger consumers as installment payment plans become everyday budget tools.
BNPL
Split the Bill, Run the Budget: How BNPL Is Rewriting Consumer Spending
Wage to Wallet Index - February 2026
Generations Under Pressure: How Younger Consumers Are Coping With Higher Living Costs
The Trust Imperative in Embedded Finance
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Ripple CEO Sees 90% Chance for Crypto Bill Breakthrough
SoFi and Square Show Why Bank Charters Matter Now
Legal Experts Say Shifting Federal Stance on Digital Assets Puts Bank Charters Back in Play
Visa and Banqup Team to Meet New EU e-Invoicing Rules
Crypto Advocates Urge UK’s FCA to Narrow Regulatory Scope
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Connected Economy


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Amazon’s eero Ensures Smart Homes Stay Online
Search Is Having Its New Haircut, New Me Moment
Google Expands Personal Intelligence Feature to AI Mode in Search
Google Aims at Merchants With Open-Source Universal Agentic Protocol
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Wellspring Debuts Treasury Management Tool for Small Businesses
Square Builds Out App Marketplace Ahead of Block's Earnings Report
Card Surcharges Turn Checkout Into a Loyalty Test as Shoppers Push Back
Paysafe and Jaris Team on Instant Payouts for Small Businesses
Paysafe Targets US Growth With New Seller Force
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Supply Chain
Earnings Season Made It Clear: Digitize Supply Chains or Fall Behind
Klarna Converts Checkout Traffic Into $13 Billion in Deposits
Walmart Highlights Higher-Income Growth as Lower-Income Shoppers Face Pressure
Etsy Looks to Agentic AI and Mobile to Restart Growth
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Cryptocurrency

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Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin Plummets More Than 40% From October's Record High
Ripple CEO Sees 90% Chance for Crypto Bill Breakthrough
Stablecoins This Week: Financial Giants Bet on Infrastructure Before Adoption
Behind the Stablecoin Buzz, Old-School Infrastructure Still Runs the Show
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Banking

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European Central Bank Gauges Lenders’ Risks From AI
First Citizens Seeks New Mergers to Cross Growth Threshold
SoFi and Square Show Why Bank Charters Matter Now
JPMorgan Chase Moves to Dismiss Trump Debanking Lawsuit
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