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AI Startup Mercor Faces Lawsuit Over Data Breach
Legal // April 23, 2026

AI training feedback startup Mercor is reportedly facing legal action following a data breach. 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...

Credit Unions Back House Financial Privacy Bill
Credit Unions // April 06, 2026

The credit union industry is backing a proposed update to America’s financial privacy legislation. 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...

Three State Privacy Laws Impact Payment Processors Starting Jan. 1
Regulation // December 30, 2025

New consumer privacy laws go into effect Thursday (Jan. 1) in Kentucky, Indiana and Rhode Island, each holding implications for banks, FinTechs and merchants. Together, they add to the growing patchwork of state-level privacy regimes payment processors must navigate, imposing new burdens on compliance departments....

EU Barring Tech Giants From Financial Data System
Regulation // September 21, 2025

European regulators reportedly want to block American tech giants from a new financial data-sharing system. 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,...

Interviews & Exclusives
The Privacy Problem Institutions Can’t Ignore in Stablecoins

April 24, 2026
The internet had native formats for video, audio and files. It did not have one for money. Stablecoins changed that. They represent the equivalent of internet-native dollars that move like MP3s and are accessible on any internet-connected device, worldwide. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access […]

What Is Multimodal AI and Why Retailers Should Care

June 03, 2025
Two breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI) model capabilities can help brands understand and serve their customers at a deeper level. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Digital Blind Spots Leave FinTech Firms Exposed as Cyber Litigation Explodes

May 15, 2025
The internet may have rewritten data rights, but courts are starting to catch up. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Agentic AI and Personalized Shopping Experiences Will Dominate 2025

December 23, 2024
Tech executives and investors told PYMNTS that artificial intelligence will reshape retail shopping in 2025, with AI assistants offering unprecedented personalization and handling up to 20% of eCommerce tasks, from...

Quick Reads
AI Startup Mercor Faces Lawsuit Over Data Breach

April 23, 2026
AI training feedback startup Mercor is reportedly facing legal action following a data breach. 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 […]

Credit Unions Back House Financial Privacy Bill

April 06, 2026
The credit union industry is backing a proposed update to America’s financial privacy legislation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Three State Privacy Laws Impact Payment Processors Starting Jan. 1

December 30, 2025
New consumer privacy laws go into effect Thursday (Jan. 1) in Kentucky, Indiana and Rhode Island, each holding implications for banks, FinTechs and merchants. Together, they add to the growing...

EU Barring Tech Giants From Financial Data System

September 21, 2025
European regulators reportedly want to block American tech giants from a new financial data-sharing system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...