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Western Union Bets on Stablecoins and M&A for Growth
Earnings // April 24, 2026

Western Union is looking to stablecoins and merger and acquisition (M&A) activity for growth after a quarter in which revenue was flat due to a decline in the Americas business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Gas Prices Drive Consumer Sentiment Index to All-Time Low
Consumer Insights // April 24, 2026

The gas price spike drove the University of Michigan’s Index of Consumer Sentiment to the lowest level recorded in its over 73-year history. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Wisconsin Sues 5 Prediction Markets, Alleging Illegal Sports Betting
Legal // April 24, 2026

Wisconsin sued five prediction market platforms and their affiliates Thursday (April 23), alleging that they operate illegal sports betting operations in the state. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Banks Can’t Outsource Judgment to Algorithms
Bank Regulation // April 24, 2026

The growing reliance on automated customer interactions across banks and retailers is now being matched by a change in supervisory expectations, one that places continuous oversight at the center of financial operations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Interviews & Exclusives
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
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The Real Risk in AI Payments Isn’t the Model but the Gaps Around It

April 24, 2026
AI governance is not a one-time decision; it is an ongoing discipline and a continuously evolving effort, i2c CEO Amir Wain writes in a new PYMNTS eBook, “AI Runs Payments....

32% Increased Spending After Using a Credit Card App

April 24, 2026
A credit card’s place in a consumer’s wallet is now shaped as much by its app as by its rate, perks or brand, a shift that looks especially strong among...

Quick Reads
Western Union Bets on Stablecoins and M&A for Growth

April 24, 2026
Western Union is looking to stablecoins and merger and acquisition (M&A) activity for growth after a quarter in which revenue was flat due to a decline in the Americas business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. […]

Gas Prices Drive Consumer Sentiment Index to All-Time Low

April 24, 2026
The gas price spike drove the University of Michigan’s Index of Consumer Sentiment to the lowest level recorded in its over 73-year history. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Wisconsin Sues 5 Prediction Markets, Alleging Illegal Sports Betting

April 24, 2026
Wisconsin sued five prediction market platforms and their affiliates Thursday (April 23), alleging that they operate illegal sports betting operations in the state. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Google Doubles Down on Anthropic With New $40 Billion Investment

April 24, 2026
Anthropic and Google confirmed Friday (April 24) that Google is investing $40 billion in the artificial intelligence startup to support its continued growth. Get the Full Story Complete the form...