Payments Innovation news and trends

Mastercard’s BVNK Deal Highlights the 4 Barriers to Stablecoin Adoption
Blockchain // March 18, 2026

Crypto’s goal of replacing fiat has never been able to overcome certain roadblocks. 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....

Embedded Payments Help Travel Platforms Close More Bookings
Platform Payments // March 13, 2026

“Travel Firms Embrace Embedded Wallets to Boost Revenue and Conversion” is a collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence and Marqeta. This data brief explores how embedded finance is reshaping the economics of the travel industry. Based on a July 2025 survey of 30 travel firms, the report...

Visa and Citcon Link Up to Expand Money Movement Capabilities
Partnerships // March 10, 2026

Merchant payments provider Citcon said it has formed a money movement-focused collaboration with Visa Direct. 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,...

The Payment Frictions Costing SMBs Their Cash Flow
SMBs // March 05, 2026

People tend to gravitate toward what’s easy and familiar. Businesses typically do the same. 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...

Interviews & Exclusives
What It Takes to Be Merchant-Ready for Agentic Commerce

March 31, 2026
The framing of agentic commerce as a future-only capability is increasingly an outdated one. At least, that’s becoming the case within the payments industry. 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 […]

The Construction Problem Few Talk About: Payment Delays

March 05, 2026
The construction industry builds skylines, bridges and critical infrastructure, yet its own critical financial infrastructure often runs on outdated payment practices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Discover Network Has 3 Rules for Scaling Network Growth

January 28, 2026
Watch more: Need to Know: Discover Network’s Deepak Sevak Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

NYSE Takes Stocks On-Chain and Tests Wall Street’s Old Rules

January 19, 2026
The digital asset space first wanted to replace the financial system. Now, the blockchain ecosystem is lowering its gaze from that sky-high goal and seeking instead merely to eliminate legacy...

Quick Reads
Visa and Citcon Link Up to Expand Money Movement Capabilities

March 10, 2026
Merchant payments provider Citcon said it has formed a money movement-focused collaboration with Visa Direct. 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 […]

U.S. Bancorp Says Payments Transformation Key to Q4 Earnings

January 20, 2026
U.S. Bancorp said Tuesday (Jan. 20) that its payments transformation contributed to its achievement of record net revenue of about $7.4 billion during the fourth quarter. Get the Full Story...

Pay.com Adds Paysafe as a Recommended Acquirer for Card Transactions

January 16, 2026
Pay.com has expanded the number of options offered by its payment orchestration platform by adding Paysafe as a recommended acquirer for card transactions for online merchants. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Amazon Brings Just Walk Out Tech to Pop-Up Stores

January 13, 2026
Amazon says it is bringing its “Just Walk Out” checkout technology to temporary retail locations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...