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Visa Teams With TikTok on Creator-Focused Debit Card
VISA // April 21, 2026

Visa has teamed with TikTok to launch a debit card geared toward U.K.-based content creators. 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...

TikTok and Meta Eye a Bigger Role in Financial Services
Loans // 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...

Meta Tests Instagram Subscription That Offers Exclusive Features
Meta // March 30, 2026

Meta is testing a premium subscription on Instagram that offers access to exclusive features, TechCrunch reported Monday (March 30), citing an email from the company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Reddit Wants Users to Prove They Are Human
Cybersecurity // March 26, 2026

Reddit on Thursday (March 26) began rolling out human verification requirements targeting accounts that display suspicious behavior, denoting a significant change in how major platforms respond to the accelerating infiltration of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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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...

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UK Calls on Social Platforms to Crack Down on Finfluencers

April 26, 2026
England’s financial watchdog said social media platforms are not properly policing illegal financial promotions. 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 marketing […]

Visa Teams With TikTok on Creator-Focused Debit Card

April 21, 2026
Visa has teamed with TikTok to launch a debit card geared toward U.K.-based content creators. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Meta Tests Instagram Subscription That Offers Exclusive Features

March 30, 2026
Meta is testing a premium subscription on Instagram that offers access to exclusive features, TechCrunch reported Monday (March 30), citing an email from the company. Get the Full Story Complete...

California Jury Finds Meta and YouTube Designed Platforms to Be Addictive

March 25, 2026
There could be more settlements of lawsuits alleging that social media companies design their platforms to be addictive following the success of such a lawsuit in a California court on...