Data Point news and trends

38% of Credit Union Members Want BNPL From Their FI
Credit Unions // April 10, 2026

Credit unions have a fresh opening in buy now, pay later (BNPL), and it is less about launching another loan product than helping members make sense of a payment habit that is starting to sprawl. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

68% of Banks Increase Fraud Defense Spending as Account Takeovers Spike
Fraud Prevention // April 09, 2026

Banks are learning that fraud defense is no longer just about stopping losses after the fact. The bigger shift in the latest data is that many institutions now see fraud prevention as part of protecting growth, customer trust and the ability to keep up with...

6 in 10 Banks Turn to Payments Hubs to Speed Money Movement
Payments Innovation // April 07, 2026

Banks may find that the next phase of payments competition is less about adding new rails and more about making all rails feel like one smooth system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

42% of CFOs Express Interest in Stablecoins as Payments Use Cases Grow
Blockchain // April 06, 2026

A growing number of CFOs are taking a closer look at stablecoins, as practical tools for moving money. 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...

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Inflation Hits 58% of Small Businesses and Pushes Embedded B2B Finance Forward

April 13, 2026
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38% of Credit Union Members Want BNPL From Their FI

April 10, 2026
Credit unions have a fresh opening in buy now, pay later (BNPL), and it is less about launching another loan product than helping members make sense of a payment habit...

68% of Banks Increase Fraud Defense Spending as Account Takeovers Spike

April 09, 2026
Banks are learning that fraud defense is no longer just about stopping losses after the fact. The bigger shift in the latest data is that many institutions now see fraud...

6 in 10 Banks Turn to Payments Hubs to Speed Money Movement

April 07, 2026
Banks may find that the next phase of payments competition is less about adding new rails and more about making all rails feel like one smooth system. Get the Full...