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Mastercard: Small Business Growth Hinges on Using Tech Better, Not Chasing Trends

February 27, 2026
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Meta Sues Advertisers Over Alleged Celebrity Impersonation Scams
Legal // February 26, 2026

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The Clearing House: Trust Is the Gatekeeper for What’s Next in Payments
Payments Innovation // February 24, 2026

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Experian Acquires AtData to Strengthen Identity Capabilities
Acquisitions // February 23, 2026

Experian acquired AtData, a data and intelligence company employing “email insights technology,” according to a Monday (Feb. 23) news release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Agentic Agents Confront and Combat Fraud as Scams Accelerate
Fraud Prevention // February 23, 2026

A consumer receives a text message that appears to come from her bank. The tone is urgent. The link opens a convincing login page. Credentials are entered. Moments later, a transfer request appears inside what seems to be a trusted session. Get the Full Story...

Interviews & Exclusives
The Clearing House: Trust Is the Gatekeeper for What’s Next in Payments

February 24, 2026
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Open-Loop Systems Help Modernize Transit Payments

February 23, 2026
Transit systems around the world are moving away from cash and paper tickets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Discover Network Shows How Sharing Data Can Turn the Tide on Fraud

February 20, 2026
Fraud is no longer a marginal cost of doing business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Experience Economy Pushes Payments to $20B Super Bowl Test

February 18, 2026
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Quick Reads
Meta Sues Advertisers Over Alleged Celebrity Impersonation Scams

February 26, 2026
Meta is suing advertisers who have allegedly impersonated celebrities to defraud consumers. 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 […]

Experian Acquires AtData to Strengthen Identity Capabilities

February 23, 2026
Experian acquired AtData, a data and intelligence company employing “email insights technology,” according to a Monday (Feb. 23) news release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Google and Entrust Team to Combat Identity Fraud

February 09, 2026
Identity verification company Entrust has launched a security partnership with Google. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

TRM Labs Reaches $1 Billion Valuation in $70 Million Funding Round

February 04, 2026
Blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs secured $70 million in a Series C funding round, propelling the company to a $1 billion valuation, according to a Wednesday (Feb. 4) press release....