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How AI Shopping Agents, Stablecoins and Smarter Checkout Drive Business Growth

How AI Shopping Agents, Stablecoins and Smarter Checkout Drive Business Growth
How AI Shopping Agents, Stablecoins and Smarter Checkout Drive Business Growth
August 11, 2026  |  B2B Payments

Payments used to arrive at the end of a sale, take the money and leave. Now they have a much bigger job. They can help...

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36% of Gen Z Used a Digital Wallet for Their Latest Retail Purchase
36% of Gen Z Used a Digital Wallet for Their Latest Retail Purchase
August 10, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

Consumers under the most financial pressure aren’t abandoning the checkout. They’re choosing payment tools that can give them more control over it. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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57% of Firms in Payment-Heavy Industries Face More Fraud
57% of Firms in Payment-Heavy Industries Face More Fraud
August 10, 2026  |  Fraud Prevention

Faster payments can feel like a victory lap until fraud reaches the finish line first. Businesses want money to move in seconds, but their defenses...

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Consumer Expectations for Economy Jump 4.1 Points as Personal Finance Optimism Lags
Consumer Expectations for Economy Jump 4.1 Points as Personal Finance Optimism Lags
August 07, 2026  |  Economy

The economy is beginning to inspire confidence again, but Americans are not convinced that confidence will arrive in their own wallets anytime soon. Get the...

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The Usual Financial Lifelines Are Failing Labor Economy Workers
The Usual Financial Lifelines Are Failing Labor Economy Workers
August 06, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

Paying an unexpected bill is often only the beginning of the financial problem. For many households, the larger challenge is what happens after the emergency...

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63% of SMBs Turn to Cards for Payment Protection
63% of SMBs Turn to Cards for Payment Protection
August 06, 2026  |  SMBs

Small businesses don’t appear to need more payment options as much as they need better control over when money leaves the business. Get the Full...

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AI Finds the Deal, Shoppers Still Make the Call
AI Finds the Deal, Shoppers Still Make the Call
August 05, 2026  |  Retail

When it comes to retail shopping, consumers are largely using artificial intelligence as a shortcut through the growing complexity of eCommerce rather than as a...

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Payment Choice Now Defines The New American Shopper
Payment Choice Now Defines The New American Shopper
August 05, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

American shoppers aren’t waiting for retail to catch up. They’re already using mobile devices and AI to find products, compare choices and decide where to...

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