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AI-Fueled Fraud Forces Banks to Rethink Identity Checks

AI-Fueled Fraud Forces Banks to Rethink Identity Checks
AI-Fueled Fraud Forces Banks to Rethink Identity Checks
January 29, 2026  |  Opinion

Identity, onboarding and fraud prevention are critical in managing financial crime across the digital economy, Trulioo CEO Vicky Bindra writes in a new PYMNTS eBook, “2025’s...

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Boomers Have More Patience Than Gen Z With Healthcare Payments Frictions
Boomers Have More Patience Than Gen Z With Healthcare Payments Frictions
January 29, 2026  |  Healthcare

Digital healthcare is expanding fast, but the people most eager for it are also the ones most likely to get stuck when it’s time to...

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Zuckerberg Shrugs Off Wall Street Fears and Pledges Up to $135B for AI
Zuckerberg Shrugs Off Wall Street Fears and Pledges Up to $135B for AI
January 28, 2026  |  Meta

Just hours before its after-the-bell Q4 earnings call Wednesday (Jan. 28), it was common to see a headline calling for Meta to defend and maybe...

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Debit Cards Gain BNPL Options as Banks and FinTechs Converge
Debit Cards Gain BNPL Options as Banks and FinTechs Converge
January 28, 2026  |  BNPL

After-purchase installment plans are moving more firmly into the center of everyday payments, reshaping how banks, FinTechs and retailers compete for the same transactions. Get...

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Shoppers Trust Banks Over Retailers to Let AI Buy
Shoppers Trust Banks Over Retailers to Let AI Buy
January 28, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Today’s digital-first shoppers are happy to let artificial intelligence lend an electronic hand as they shop online for everything from clothing to groceries. Get the...

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Pay by Bank Emerges as an Alternative to Cards for Online Payments
Pay by Bank Emerges as an Alternative to Cards for Online Payments
January 28, 2026  |  Digital Banking

Trust has always been central to payments, but it is changing as payments evolve. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Discover Network Has 3 Rules for Scaling Network Growth
Discover Network Has 3 Rules for Scaling Network Growth
January 28, 2026  |  Payments Innovation

Watch more: Need to Know: Discover Network’s Deepak Sevak Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Credit Unions Face Onboarding Test as 70% of Small Businesses Prefer Digital Start
Credit Unions Face Onboarding Test as 70% of Small Businesses Prefer Digital Start
January 28, 2026  |  Digital Onboarding

Small businesses may say they value relationships, but when basic digital tasks still require a phone call or branch visit, loyalty starts to look temporary....

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The Quantum Clock Is Ticking on Blockchain Security
The Quantum Clock Is Ticking on Blockchain Security
January 28, 2026  |  Blockchain

The world of digital finance has a physics deadline coming up. And few places could be harder hit than crypto. Get the Full Story Complete...

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