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TrueCar Prepares Dealers for AI-Driven Changes in Car Buying

TrueCar Prepares Dealers for AI-Driven Changes in Car Buying
TrueCar Prepares Dealers for AI-Driven Changes in Car Buying
February 09, 2026  |  Retail

“I think [our] arrogance and disruption got us into trouble,” Scott Painter tells PYMNTS CEO Karen Webster. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Visa Says Cybersecurity Decides Who Wins Digital Commerce
Visa Says Cybersecurity Decides Who Wins Digital Commerce
February 09, 2026  |  Cybersecurity

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Buy Now, Pay Later Moves to Groceries, Utilities and Travel as Millennials Lead the Shift
Buy Now, Pay Later Moves to Groceries, Utilities and Travel as Millennials Lead the Shift
February 09, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

What began as a checkout convenience for sneakers and sofas is now threading its way into grocery aisles, utility bills and subscription renewals, as paying...

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Digital Banks Win With Younger and Lower-Income Consumers
Digital Banks Win With Younger and Lower-Income Consumers
February 09, 2026  |  Digital-First Banking

Digital bank users are not simply early adopters of new payment methods. They represent a distinct slice of the U.S. banking population, shaped by age, income, education and daily...

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AI Agents Force a Rethink of How Supply Chains Run
AI Agents Force a Rethink of How Supply Chains Run
February 09, 2026  |  Supply Chain

One of the underplayed areas of The Prompt Economy is the supply chain. But new developments around procurement and logistics have brought agentic AI to...

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Google and Alibaba Turn the Olympics Into a Live AI Testbed
Google and Alibaba Turn the Olympics Into a Live AI Testbed
February 06, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is also entering the race at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy, which runs through Feb. 22, bringing a layer...

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Credit Data Shows Spending Discipline as Card Balances Rise
Credit Data Shows Spending Discipline as Card Balances Rise
February 06, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

The Federal Reserve’s latest consumer credit data points to a familiar seasonal pattern, with revolving balances moving higher as households navigated year-end expenses and holiday...

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Citi Argues Tokenized Deposits Belong at the Core of Finance
Citi Argues Tokenized Deposits Belong at the Core of Finance
February 06, 2026  |  Blockchain

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Nearly Two-Thirds of Credit Unions Turn to FinTechs to Upgrade Core Products
Nearly Two-Thirds of Credit Unions Turn to FinTechs to Upgrade Core Products
February 06, 2026  |  Credit Unions

Not long ago, FinTechs and credit unions often approached each other from opposite sides of the same market. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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