Biometrics news and trends

Nearly Half of Shoppers Used Mobile for Their Latest Retail Purchase
Mobile Commerce // February 24, 2026

The smartphone is no longer just a shopping tool. It has become the storefront. 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...

PayPal Swaps CEOs as Checkout Slows and 2026 Reset Begins
Earnings // February 03, 2026

PayPal finds itself in a transition year, as 2026 signals a reworking of strategy while growth cools, with deceleration in its online branded checkout franchise. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Unboxing Gifts for the Pet Who Tolerates You
Retail // December 06, 2025

On the holiday gift list, your pet is the only recipient who will neither say “thank you” nor fake delight while quietly calculating the resale value of your choices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Alipay+ Adds Biometric Payment Authentication to Smartglasses
artificial intelligence // November 12, 2025

Ant International’s Alipay+ has added iris authentication features to its smartglasses-embedded payment solution. 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....

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Nearly Half of Shoppers Used Mobile for Their Latest Retail Purchase

February 24, 2026
The smartphone is no longer just a shopping tool. It has become the storefront. 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 receive marketing […]

PayPal Swaps CEOs as Checkout Slows and 2026 Reset Begins

February 03, 2026
PayPal finds itself in a transition year, as 2026 signals a reworking of strategy while growth cools, with deceleration in its online branded checkout franchise. Get the Full Story Complete...

Entersekt CEO Says AI Can’t Change the Fundamentals of Digital Trust

November 04, 2025
Artificial intelligence has become the spark and the shield of a new security revolution in banking. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

35% of Online Purchases Now Flow Through Mobile Wallets

September 30, 2025
Mobile wallet use is spreading, but these digital apps aren’t replacing credit and debit cards. They’re burying them. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Sam Altman’s World ID Wins Major Brand Partners

February 26, 2026
Tools for Humanity, the iris-scanning company co-founded by Sam Altman, is partnering with well-known brands to promote its World ID, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday (Feb. 26). 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 […]

Alipay+ Adds Biometric Payment Authentication to Smartglasses

November 12, 2025
Ant International’s Alipay+ has added iris authentication features to its smartglasses-embedded payment solution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

India Bringing Biometrics to National Payments System

October 07, 2025
India is reportedly preparing to introduce biometric authentication to its national domestic payments network. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

PrimeRevenue Integrates Plaid Identity Verification Into B2B Payment Platform

September 17, 2025
PrimeRevenue integrated Plaid Identity Verification (IDV) into its PrimeRevenue Platform, which enables collaboration between buyers and suppliers and streamlines B2B payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...