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Anthropic Sues US Government Over Supply Chain Risk Designation
Legal // March 09, 2026

Anthropic sued the Department of Defense Monday (March 9) to block it from placing a supply chain risk designation on the artificial intelligence (AI) company, Reuters reported Monday. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Tariff Refund Claims Could Expose Major Supplier Enablement Gaps
Legal // March 09, 2026

First came the tariffs and their unpredictability, now come the refunds. 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 Today. By completing...

Affiniti Teams With Column to Scale SMB Card Offering
Partnerships // March 09, 2026

Small business-focused platform Affiniti launched a financing agreement with Column bank, according to a Monday (March 9) press release. 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...

KAST Raises $80 Million to Expand Stablecoin Payment Platform
Investments // March 09, 2026

Stablecoin payment platform KAST says it has raised $80 million in new funding. 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 Today. By completing...

Interviews & Exclusives
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...

Quick Reads
Travelsoft Pay Taps Mastercard Virtual Card Numbers to Simplify B2B Payments

March 09, 2026
Travelsoft Pay will leverage Mastercard’s Wholesale Program (MWP) to simplify B2B payments across the travel ecosystem. 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 Today. By completing this form, you agree to […]

Anthropic Sues US Government Over Supply Chain Risk Designation

March 09, 2026
Anthropic sued the Department of Defense Monday (March 9) to block it from placing a supply chain risk designation on the artificial intelligence (AI) company, Reuters reported Monday. Get the Full Story...

Affiniti Teams With Column to Scale SMB Card Offering

March 09, 2026
Small business-focused platform Affiniti launched a financing agreement with Column bank, according to a Monday (March 9) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

KAST Raises $80 Million to Expand Stablecoin Payment Platform

March 09, 2026
Stablecoin payment platform KAST says it has raised $80 million in new funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...