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September 19, 2026
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Anthropic Targets November IPO as Revenue Surges
IPO // September 18, 2026

Anthropic plans to launch its initial public offering in November, later than the October debut many investors had expected, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday (Sept. 18), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Avant Seeks National Bank Charter to Serve Customers Directly
Banking // September 18, 2026

FinTech company Avant filed an application to establish an insured national bank called Avant Bank, N.A., the company said in a Friday (Sept. 18) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

California Governor Mobilizes Expert Panel to Strengthen AI Safety Laws
Artificial Intelligence // September 18, 2026

California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Friday (Sept. 18) that will convene national experts to provide a guide for the state to reinforce and strengthen its laws covering artificial intelligence safety and security, the governor’s office said in a Friday press release. Get...

Yahoo Finance Ends Polymarket Partnership After Closing Prediction Markets Hub
Partnerships // September 18, 2026

Yahoo Finance ended its partnership with prediction market Polymarket, Bloomberg reported Friday (Sept. 18). 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...

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AI Agents Become the Next Payments Customer

September 18, 2026
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Card Installment Use Jumps 13 Percentage Points as BNPL Holds Steady

September 18, 2026
Credit card installment plans are turning the biggest promise of buy now, pay later (BNPL) into an advantage for the card industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Issuers Race to Win Spending Before the Card Arrives

September 18, 2026
Waiting for a physical card to arrive is becoming less relevant to the moment when an issuer can start competing for a cardholder’s spending. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Fed Deadline Passes as Payment Access Debate Continues

September 17, 2026
For payments firms, direct access to the Federal Reserve can remove an intermediary from the chain between a transaction and settlement. For banks, expanding that access raises another question: Which...

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Anthropic Targets November IPO as Revenue Surges

September 18, 2026
Anthropic plans to launch its initial public offering in November, later than the October debut many investors had expected, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday (Sept. 18), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. […]

Avant Seeks National Bank Charter to Serve Customers Directly

September 18, 2026
FinTech company Avant filed an application to establish an insured national bank called Avant Bank, N.A., the company said in a Friday (Sept. 18) press release. Get the Full Story...

California Governor Mobilizes Expert Panel to Strengthen AI Safety Laws

September 18, 2026
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Friday (Sept. 18) that will convene national experts to provide a guide for the state to reinforce and strengthen its laws covering...

Yahoo Finance Ends Polymarket Partnership After Closing Prediction Markets Hub

September 18, 2026
Yahoo Finance ended its partnership with prediction market Polymarket, Bloomberg reported Friday (Sept. 18). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...