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Mastercard Takes Aim at the Fragile Side of Financial Inclusion
Mastercard // April 24, 2026

Technology and connectivity have drawn billions of consumers and businesses into the formal financial system, but the shift from access to stability remains uneven and incomplete. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

The AI Leapfrog Coming for Insurance Underwriting
Insurance // April 24, 2026

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Insurance Denials Meet Their Match in AI-Powered Appeals
artificial intelligence // April 23, 2026

A patient is denied coverage for a drug he has taken for 18 years. His insurer says he should try a cheaper alternative. He finds an AI tool, submits his case and sends the resulting letter to his insurer. The denial is reversed before the...

WEX Earnings Show AI’s Growing Role in B2B Payments
Earnings // April 23, 2026

The competitive edge for the next generation of financial infrastructure companies is not visibility, but indispensability. 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...

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Mastercard Takes Aim at the Fragile Side of Financial Inclusion

April 24, 2026
Technology and connectivity have drawn billions of consumers and businesses into the formal financial system, but the shift from access to stability remains uneven and incomplete. 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 […]

The AI Leapfrog Coming for Insurance Underwriting

April 24, 2026
Watch more: Digital Shift With Crystal Venture Partners’ Jonathan Crystal Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

50% More Digital Shopping Days Put Parents at the Center of Retail’s Shift

April 22, 2026
Busy parents may be giving global digital commerce its clearest growth signal yet. The data makes a strong case for why merchants should pay attention. Get the Full Story Complete...

Amazon Recasts Marketplace Fraud as a Broader Trust Problem

April 22, 2026
Amazon is making a broader argument about fraud in online commerce. The threat is no longer limited to fake handbags, copycat electronics and trademark abuse. It now stretches across scams,...

Quick Reads
Google Embeds AI Into Chrome for 3.5 Billion Users

April 21, 2026
Google has embedded two new artificial intelligence (AI) features into Chrome, putting Gemini inside the purchase journey before shoppers reach a buying decision. 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. […]

STG Buys Carrier Logistics to Launch Autonomous Freight Agents

April 13, 2026
Private equity firm STG plans to enable the development of an artificial intelligence (AI)-native less-than-truckload (LTL) solution with its acquisition of freight management software provider Carrier Logistics Inc. (CLI). Get the...

BMO Accelerates Quantum Push With New Tech Institute

April 10, 2026
BMO has established an enterprise-wide organization focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Upwork App Connects ChatGPT Users to Expert Freelancers

April 09, 2026
Work marketplace Upwork has launched an app within OpenAI’s ChatGPT that allows businesses to describe their project needs, discover relevant talent and draft job posts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...