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Tom Brady’s eMed Health Startup Scores $2 Billion Valuation
March 26, 2026

Miami-based, GLP-1-focused digital healthcare startup eMed is now a $2 billion-plus company. 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...

Retail
Retailers Say Protracted Iran War Will Drive Up Prices
March 26, 2026

Retailers are cautioning that a lengthy war in Iran could mean higher prices in stores. 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,...

Retail
Amazon and Walmart Move the Retail War Past the Buy Button
March 26, 2026

The traditional eCommerce funnel ended at checkout. Once a consumer clicked “buy,” the retailer’s job was to deliver the product quickly and accurately. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Fintech Investments
FinTechs Delay IPOs as Markets Scrutinize Revenue Models
March 26, 2026

Public listings have long been the preferred exit for FinTechs seeking new avenues to raise capital and, arguably, to enhance their visibility and reputations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Regulation
UK’s FCA Says Payments Innovation Is Among Its Regulatory Priorities in 2026
March 26, 2026

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) plans to encourage innovation in payments this year by supporting the expansion of open banking, modernizing payments regulation, and exploring stablecoins and other tokenized payment instruments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

B2B Payments
Why Price Takes a Back Seat in Embedded Finance Deals
March 26, 2026

Embedded finance is increasingly central to how B2B companies buy and sell, but it only works as well as the bank or FinTech behind it. New PYMNTS Intelligence research finds that trust and security are the deciding factors in who a B2B firm chooses to...

Investments
Bank of America Aims to Help Private Equity Firms Monetize Portfolio Companies
March 25, 2026

Bank of America has formed a new team within its investment bank that is focused on helping private equity firms exit their investments, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (March 25). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Delivery
USPS Proposes Surcharge on Packages to Cover Rising Transportation Costs
March 25, 2026

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has proposed adding a surcharge for fuel and other transportation costs to some of its products for shipping packages. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Cross Border Commerce
EU Auditor Calls for Reforms to Facilitate Cross-Border Services
March 25, 2026

The European Court of Auditors (ECA) said Wednesday (March 25) that the European Commission needs to do more to enable European Union (EU) businesses to provide services in other EU countries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...