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57% of SMBs Now Sell Through Their Own Websites

August 24, 2026
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Square Accelerates Push to Integrate Small Business Finance
SMBs // August 17, 2026

Square’s refresh of its Square Credit Card, which was announced last week, is part of parent company Block’s broader strategy to more closely integrate payments, banking, credit and bill management within its platform, American Banker reported Monday (Aug. 17), citing its interview with Andrea Raj, head of product for Square...

Block and PayPal Find More Revenue in Merchant Loans
Working Capital // August 14, 2026

A merchant that once represented a stream of transaction fees can now represent a lending relationship, and second-quarter earnings results show payments platforms putting more money behind that proposition. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Paysafe Wallet Users Rise 8% as iGaming Volume Accelerates
Earnings // August 13, 2026

Paysafe added more consumers to its digital wallets in the second quarter, but those additional users did not lift overall wallet volume. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Social Media Sales Growth Increases for 46% of SMBs
SMBs // August 12, 2026

For small businesses in the United States, the clearest growth opportunities increasingly sit beyond the storefront. 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...

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57% of SMBs Now Sell Through Their Own Websites

August 24, 2026
Small businesses increasingly see growth coming from the digital channels that extend their reach without requiring another storefront. 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 […]

Block and PayPal Find More Revenue in Merchant Loans

August 14, 2026
A merchant that once represented a stream of transaction fees can now represent a lending relationship, and second-quarter earnings results show payments platforms putting more money behind that proposition. Get...

Social Media Sales Growth Increases for 46% of SMBs

August 12, 2026
For small businesses in the United States, the clearest growth opportunities increasingly sit beyond the storefront. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

63% of SMBs Turn to Cards for Payment Protection

August 06, 2026
Small businesses don’t appear to need more payment options as much as they need better control over when money leaves the business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Square Accelerates Push to Integrate Small Business Finance

August 17, 2026
Square’s refresh of its Square Credit Card, which was announced last week, is part of parent company Block’s broader strategy to more closely integrate payments, banking, credit and bill management within its platform, American Banker reported Monday (Aug. 17), citing its interview with Andrea Raj, head of product for Square Money. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock […]

20% of Small Businesses Plan to Hire as Optimism Improves

August 11, 2026
Small businesses in the United States plan to increase hiring as optimism grows, according to the latest edition of the Small Business Optimism Index released Tuesday (Aug. 11) by the...

Nayax Aims to Transition From Payments Platform to Bank

August 06, 2026
Payments solutions platform Nayax is the latest FinTech seeking an American banking charter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

SEC Small Business Forum Participants Target Crypto and Crowdfunding Limits

July 28, 2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released a report to Congress highlighting policy recommendations for improving capital-raising policy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...