News

View the latest news and breaking news today for Payments, Commerce, Retail, Mobile Order, and Technology at PYMNTS.com

Source: pymnts.com

SoftBank’s Stargate AI Investment Could Be Grounded by Tariff Worries
SoftBank’s Stargate AI Investment Could Be Grounded by Tariff Worries
May 12, 2025  |  Economy

SoftBank’s lofty artificial intelligence ambitions are reportedly colliding with the harsh reality of tariffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

READ MORE >
Report: Meta Considering Using Stablecoins for Cross-Border Payments
Report: Meta Considering Using Stablecoins for Cross-Border Payments
May 12, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Meta is reportedly considering adopting stablecoins as a way to make cross-border payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

READ MORE >
Apple Reportedly Mulling Price Hike for Fall iPhone Releases
Apple Reportedly Mulling Price Hike for Fall iPhone Releases
May 12, 2025  |  Apple

Apple is reportedly considering price increases for its next iPhone models. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

READ MORE >
Walgreens Reportedly Upping Use of Robot-Powered Pharmacies
Walgreens Reportedly Upping Use of Robot-Powered Pharmacies
May 12, 2025  |  Retail

Walgreens is reportedly increasing its use of robots to fill prescriptions for its retail locations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

READ MORE >
US Travelers Hit the Road as Flight Costs Climb
US Travelers Hit the Road as Flight Costs Climb
May 12, 2025  |  Travel Payments

Americans are increasingly taking road trips amid an inflation- and tariff-related decline in consumer confidence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

READ MORE >
Currency.com CEO: Geopolitical Uncertainty Drives Global Demand for Stablecoins
Currency.com CEO: Geopolitical Uncertainty Drives Global Demand for Stablecoins
May 12, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

As global trade reels from ongoing disruptions, businesses and institutions are being forced to reimagine how value moves across borders. Get the Full Story Complete...

READ MORE >
Adding Fido to the Employee Benefits Plan: Pet Telehealth Comes to the Workplace
Adding Fido to the Employee Benefits Plan: Pet Telehealth Comes to the Workplace
May 12, 2025  |  Healthcare

In the ever-escalating war for talent, employee perks have become strategic weapons. From unlimited PTO to fertility benefits, employers are constantly redefining the modern benefits...

READ MORE >
Consumer Willingness to Pay for Instant Payments Fuels New Revenue Streams for Banks
Consumer Willingness to Pay for Instant Payments Fuels New Revenue Streams for Banks
May 12, 2025  |  Faster Payments

Financial transactions are undergoing a transformation, driven by consumer demand for speed, certainty and convenience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

READ MORE >
More Than 4 in 10 US Consumers Now Use Virtual Cards at Checkout
More Than 4 in 10 US Consumers Now Use Virtual Cards at Checkout
May 12, 2025  |  Digital Payments

What if paying online didn’t mean putting your actual credit or debit card number at risk of fraud or purchasing errors? What if your card...

READ MORE >