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Stablecoin Payments Show Up at Checkout Despite Crypto Markets Slump
Cryptocurrency // February 16, 2026

Crypto markets are slumping just as institutional interest in blockchain is growing. 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...

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...

A Nostalgic Look Back to 2016 With a PYMNTS Twist
Payments Innovation // January 19, 2026

As nostalgia sweeps across social media, touching everything from posts to playlists, 2016 has emerged as a reference point for how different things felt and how much optimism was embedded in the moment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

SRC Gives Agentic Commerce a New Guest Checkout Playbook
artificial intelligence // January 19, 2026

Agentic commerce promises a world in which transactions happen with less human intervention, fewer screens and fewer keystrokes. The shift may benefit guest checkout. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Stablecoin Payments Show Up at Checkout Despite Crypto Markets Slump

February 16, 2026
Crypto markets are slumping just as institutional interest in blockchain is growing. 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 communications from […]

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...

FIS Says ‘Smart Basket’ Helps Issuers Compete for Everyday Spend

December 01, 2025
Personalization has become one of the most valuable but difficult promises in commerce, particularly at checkout, where consumers want an experience that is seamless, relevant and able to deliver value...

48% of Consumers Made Their Last Purchase With a Smartphone

October 21, 2025
The next wave of retail disruption may not come from faster payments or smarter checkout tech, but from the habits of mobile window shoppers — consumers who never meant to...

Quick Reads
Paysafe Targets US Growth With New Seller Force

February 18, 2026
Payments platform Paysafe expanded its program that provides training and support to independent sellers who want to build a career in payments. 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 […]

FIS to Launch ‘Smart Basket’ Solution That Delivers Promotions at Checkout

October 16, 2025
FIS is set to launch a solution that will use real-time, item-level intelligence to deliver targeted promotions to consumers at checkout and allow multiple payment types to be applied in...

Self-Serve Specialist Cantaloupe Acquired by Private Equity Holding for $884 Million

June 16, 2025
Self-serve commerce company Cantaloupe is set to go private in an $884 million deal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Worldpay and Visa Team to Help Merchants Combat Fraud

June 11, 2025
Worldpay is expanding its partnership with Visa to enhance that company’s 3D Secure solution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...