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Stripe Thinks the Subscription Model Needs a Usage-Based Upgrade
Artificial Intelligence // March 06, 2026

Stripe has introduced new artificial intelligence (AI)-focused metering and billing capabilities inside Stripe Billing, giving software companies infrastructure to charge for AI consumption the way cloud providers charge for compute: by the unit, in real time. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Maersk Halts Middle East Shipping Services as Iran War Snarls Global Trade
Shipping // March 06, 2026

Global logistics company Maersk said Friday (March 6) that it has it has temporarily suspended some of its shipping services in the Middle East due to the conflict with Iran. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Small Businesses Use Business Credit Cards for Cash Flow, Not Rewards
SMBs // March 06, 2026

Cash retains a stubborn presence in small- and mid-sized businesses, but business credit cards are beginning to erode that dominance by addressing the operational pressures that keep firms tied to currency and paper. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

OpenAI Launches GPT-5.4 to Automate Complex Professional Work
artificial intelligence // March 05, 2026

OpenAI has released a new artificial intelligence model that it said is designed for professional work and is its most capable and efficient frontier model for that sort of work. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Stripe Thinks the Subscription Model Needs a Usage-Based Upgrade

March 06, 2026
Stripe has introduced new artificial intelligence (AI)-focused metering and billing capabilities inside Stripe Billing, giving software companies infrastructure to charge for AI consumption the way cloud providers charge for compute: by the unit, in real time. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS […]

Small Businesses Use Business Credit Cards for Cash Flow, Not Rewards

March 06, 2026
Cash retains a stubborn presence in small- and mid-sized businesses, but business credit cards are beginning to erode that dominance by addressing the operational pressures that keep firms tied to...

Why Small Business Owners Still Reach for Personal Cards

March 05, 2026
Small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are telling credit card issuers something they need to hear: Rewards don’t seem to be working. Or at least, they’re not very effective at enticing...

The Construction Problem Few Talk About. Payment Delays

March 05, 2026
The construction industry builds skylines, bridges and critical infrastructure, yet its own critical financial infrastructure often runs on outdated payment practices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Maersk Halts Middle East Shipping Services as Iran War Snarls Global Trade

March 06, 2026
Global logistics company Maersk said Friday (March 6) that it has it has temporarily suspended some of its shipping services in the Middle East due to the conflict with Iran. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS […]

OpenAI Launches GPT-5.4 to Automate Complex Professional Work

March 05, 2026
OpenAI has released a new artificial intelligence model that it said is designed for professional work and is its most capable and efficient frontier model for that sort of work....

Silverflow Nets $40 Million to Simplify Global Payment Processing

March 05, 2026
Silverflow, a Dutch payment processing firm, announced on Thursday (March 5) that it had secured $40 million in Series B funding in an investment round led by Picus Capital. Get...

Banks Target June for New Swift Cross-Border Retail Payment Launch

March 05, 2026
A new Swift payments framework for retail transactions will begin its rollout by the end of June. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...