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Ethics Battle Freezes Clarity Act Ahead of Senate Recess
Cryptocurrency // July 17, 2026

With the Senate set to go on recess in three weeks, after Aug. 7, the Clarity Act is still facing several hurdles, Bloomberg reported Friday (July 17). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Fifth Third Sees Comerica Merger Wins Ahead of Labor Day Conversion
Earnings // July 17, 2026

Fifth Third Bancorp is seeing early results of its merger with Comerica, is making progress on the integration and is set to launch its systems conversion over Labor Day weekend, Fifth Third Chairman, CEO and President Tim Spence said Friday (July 17) during a second-quarter earnings call. Get the...

AI Agents Finally Get Access Without the Password
Artificial Intelligence // July 17, 2026

Given free rein, AI agents can research products, compare prices and fill out forms. They’re thwarted the moment a task requires a login. Until now, the only options have been handing over the password and accepting the security risk, or taking over the keyboard every...

Consumer Sentiment Jumped 10% in July Before Gas Price Hikes
Economy // July 17, 2026

Consumer sentiment improved by 10% in early July, marking the second consecutive month of 10% jumps, according to preliminary results for the month from the University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Interviews & Exclusives
Panel: The Hidden Cost of B2B Payments Is Manual Work, Not Fees

July 17, 2026
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The Best Buy Now Pay Later Customer Is Not Who Banks Think

July 17, 2026
Financial institutions have traditionally organized customers using familiar metrics: income, assets, credit score and spending patterns. Those variables determined who qualified for a mortgage, which credit card they received and...

Study: Issuers Improve Returns by Solving the Next Customer Friction

July 17, 2026
The operating assumption in card issuing is that better technology should produce better economics. Card issuers have largely won the technology-access battle. Instant issuance, mobile wallet provisioning, real-time fraud controls...

36% of Gen Z Consumers Now Pay With Digital Wallets

July 17, 2026
Digital wallets are gaining ground not only among consumers who prize speed, but among those using the apps to keep tighter control of strained household budgets. Get the Full Story...

Quick Reads
Regions Bank’s Mobile Upgrade Drives Digital Transactions to 80%

July 17, 2026
Regions Financial Corp. reported continued growth in customers’ digital usage and transactions during the second quarter, with President, CEO and Chairman John M. Turner highlighting its online banking and mobile app offerings as “key initiatives that are central to our long-term strategy.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to […]

Ethics Battle Freezes Clarity Act Ahead of Senate Recess

July 17, 2026
With the Senate set to go on recess in three weeks, after Aug. 7, the Clarity Act is still facing several hurdles, Bloomberg reported Friday (July 17). Get the Full Story...

Fifth Third Sees Comerica Merger Wins Ahead of Labor Day Conversion

July 17, 2026
Fifth Third Bancorp is seeing early results of its merger with Comerica, is making progress on the integration and is set to launch its systems conversion over Labor Day weekend, Fifth Third Chairman,...

Consumer Sentiment Jumped 10% in July Before Gas Price Hikes

July 17, 2026
Consumer sentiment improved by 10% in early July, marking the second consecutive month of 10% jumps, according to preliminary results for the month from the University of Michigan’s Surveys of...