Social Media news and trends

EU Wants More Power to Pursue Social Media Safety
Legal & Regulation // July 12, 2026

European regulators are reportedly granting themselves more authority to police Big Tech’s consumer protection failures. 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,...

X Opens X Money to Premium Subscribers Ahead of Broader Launch
Social Commerce // June 26, 2026

X has taken another step in the rollout of X Money by expanding the tool to members of the top tier of the social media platform’s premium subscription service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Meta Backs India’s Cred and Hires Founder to Run WhatsApp
Facebook / Meta // June 22, 2026

Meta has invested $900 million in India’s Cred, and hired its founder to oversee WhatsApp. 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,...

Polymarket Reportedly Paid Creators to Promote Fake Wins
Markets // June 21, 2026

Polymarket reportedly paid content creators to film themselves making fake trades and scoring phony wins. 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,...

Interviews & Exclusives
TikTok and Meta Eye a Bigger Role in Financial Services

April 03, 2026
The front door to financial services is widening to include social media platforms, marked by payments integrations and new movements into lending. 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 […]

Social Media Overhaul Platforms to Separate AI Content

November 04, 2025
Generative artificial intelligence content now accounts for 57% of all online material, a shift that is forcing social media platforms to restructure their systems to handle the growing influence of...

Boomers Lead Gen Z in Impulse Buys From Influencers

July 24, 2025
Social media influencers captivate audiences and drive purchases for more than half of consumers in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

GenAI Cracks the Code on Visual Search and Shopping at Pinterest

May 20, 2025
The promise of generative artificial intelligence is beginning to crack visual search, one of eCommerce’s most stubborn puzzles. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Quick Reads
Meta Shuts Down AI Image Tool Following Backlash

July 12, 2026
Meta has shuttered an artificial intelligence image creation feature after just three days, following public backlash. 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 […]

EU Wants More Power to Pursue Social Media Safety

July 12, 2026
European regulators are reportedly granting themselves more authority to police Big Tech’s consumer protection failures. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

X Opens X Money to Premium Subscribers Ahead of Broader Launch

June 26, 2026
X has taken another step in the rollout of X Money by expanding the tool to members of the top tier of the social media platform’s premium subscription service. Get...

Meta Backs India’s Cred and Hires Founder to Run WhatsApp

June 22, 2026
Meta has invested $900 million in India’s Cred, and hired its founder to oversee WhatsApp. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...