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Economists Challenge the ‘Data Equals Power’ Narrative

Economists Challenge the ‘Data Equals Power’ Narrative
Economists Challenge the ‘Data Equals Power’ Narrative
April 14, 2026  |  Data

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Nearly Four in Ten Financially Stressed Shoppers Choose Walmart Over Amazon
Nearly Four in Ten Financially Stressed Shoppers Choose Walmart Over Amazon
April 14, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

At the checkout counter, the biggest shift may not be how much consumers buy, but where they choose to buy it and which payment tools...

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Green Dot’s Douros Says Brands May Matter Less Than Trust in AI Commerce
Green Dot’s Douros Says Brands May Matter Less Than Trust in AI Commerce
April 14, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

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Boost’s Aiala Links AI Performance to Strong Governance Frameworks
Boost’s Aiala Links AI Performance to Strong Governance Frameworks
April 14, 2026  |  Opinion

Companies must establish AI oversight with clear metrics before implementing the technology, Boost Payment Solutions Chief Compliance Officer Elly Aiala writes in a new PYMNTS...

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Mastercard’s Mark Barnett Says the Real Currency for SMBs Is Payment Timing
Mastercard’s Mark Barnett Says the Real Currency for SMBs Is Payment Timing
April 14, 2026  |  SMBs

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Central Banks Test a New Cross-Border Playbook
Central Banks Test a New Cross-Border Playbook
April 13, 2026  |  Cross-border Payments

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Cybersecurity’s Hottest New Job Is Negotiating With Hackers
Cybersecurity’s Hottest New Job Is Negotiating With Hackers
April 13, 2026  |  Cybersecurity

In the escalating cybersecurity arms race, the enterprise’s most valuable asset may no longer be its defense perimeter but rather someone who knows how to...

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Hippo’s CEO Says InsurTech Grew Up and the Progressive Deal Proves It
Hippo’s CEO Says InsurTech Grew Up and the Progressive Deal Proves It
April 13, 2026  |  Insurance

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Embedded Payments Make Fraud Harder to See and Faster to Hit
Embedded Payments Make Fraud Harder to See and Faster to Hit
April 13, 2026  |  Fraud Prevention

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