Payment Methods news and trends

Bastion CEO Says Stablecoin Adoption Depends on Enterprise-Grade Financial Infrastructure
Blockchain // February 10, 2026

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Why Banks Want to Issue Stablecoins
Banking // February 09, 2026

The idea of a bank-issued digital asset was once an oxymoron. Today, it’s one that’s gaining momentum. 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...

Payment Networks Use Earnings Season to Press Their Case on Stablecoins
Blockchain // January 30, 2026

Even as policymakers continue to refine the rules of the road for stablecoins, earnings season offered a clearer view of how the payment networks are already moving from concept to execution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Visa Credentials Soar as Payments Hyperscaler Eyes Agentic Commerce
Earnings // January 29, 2026

Visa entered fiscal 2026 with ample evidence that credentials, and not just cards, now anchor its global payments architecture. 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...

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Bastion CEO Says Stablecoin Adoption Depends on Enterprise-Grade Financial Infrastructure

February 10, 2026
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Payment Networks Use Earnings Season to Press Their Case on Stablecoins

January 30, 2026
Even as policymakers continue to refine the rules of the road for stablecoins, earnings season offered a clearer view of how the payment networks are already moving from concept to...

Financial Stress Drives a 17-Point Jump in Digital Wallet Use

January 22, 2026
Online retail is becoming a pressure valve for stressed U.S. households, and the evidence is showing up in how they pay at checkout. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Digital Bank Users Say They’re Ready to Move 35% of Payments Off Cards

January 21, 2026
As Pay by Bank becomes more visible in the U.S. payments market, one group of consumers is clearly leading the way: those who use digital banks. “Pay by Bank Deep...

Quick Reads
Ebanx Predicts Pix Captures Half of Brazil Online Sales by 2028

February 10, 2026
Payments firm Ebanx expects Brazil’s instant payment system Pix to account for 45% of the country’s online sales by the end of 2026 and 50% in 2028, Reuters reported Tuesday (Feb. 10). 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 […]

Visa Says Stablecoin-Linked Payments Cards Drive Demand for Settlement Platform

January 14, 2026
Providers of stablecoin-linked payment cards are reportedly driving the demand for Visa’s stablecoin settlement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

PayPal Teams With Deutsche Bank to Scale Payment Solutions

January 13, 2026
PayPal says it is expanding its years-long partnership with Deutsche Bank. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Clover Adds Face and Palm Payments With Wink Partnership

January 07, 2026
Fiserv-owned commerce solution Clover has launched a partnership with biometric identity/payments platform Wink. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...