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BILL Plans 30% Workforce Cut as AI Becomes Top Priority

May 07, 2026
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Mercado Libre Sacrifices Short-Term Profits to Fuel Growth
Earnings // May 07, 2026

Mercado Libre’s investments in free shipping, a Mercado Pago credit card, first-party selection and cross-border trade drove a 49% year-over-year increase in net revenue and financial income in the first quarter, the company said in a Thursday (May 7) earnings release. Get the Full Story...

FTC Sounds Alarm as Imposter Scams Steal $3.5 Billion
Fraud Prevention // May 07, 2026

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning consumers to beware of text messages that demand money for unpaid tolls as well as new online friends or love interests who suddenly ask for money. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Google Transforms Fitbit Into Health and Wellness Ecosystem
Wearables // May 07, 2026

Google is revamping its health and wellness product and platform lineup. 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...

Relaunched Dick’s Sporting Goods Credit Card Offers 10% Back
Credit Cards // May 07, 2026

Dick’s Sporting Goods has relaunched its credit card program and now offers its cardholders 10% back in rewards on qualifying purchases at its brands. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Interviews & Exclusives
POS Systems Become the New Nerve Center for SMB Operations

October 23, 2025
Small business owners are the backbone of local economies, sustaining communities one transaction at a time. They are often small teams, sometimes just a few people wearing many hats, balancing customer service, operations and accounting. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content […]

Open Banking Shaken by Market-Regulation Clash

August 25, 2025
Open banking in the United States is in flux, characterized by fragmented private efforts and escalating bank-FinTech tension, while Europe evolves under regulation-driven market frameworks. Get the Full Story Complete...

CFPB HQ Shuts Down as Vought Freezes Enforcement

February 09, 2025
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) new boss has put a hold on consumer protections. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Founder Interview: Behavioral Analytics Makes the ROI Case for Banks’ Scam-Fighting Efforts

November 20, 2024
The fraudsters come in droves, inundating would-be victims across all manner of attack vectors, from phishing scams to bots. And in the process there’s a significant amount of information being...

Quick Reads
BILL Plans 30% Workforce Cut as AI Becomes Top Priority

May 07, 2026
BILL plans to reduce its workforce by 30% by the end of the quarter as it sharpens its focus on artificial intelligence, BILL CEO and Founder René Lacerte said Thursday (May 7) during the company’s third fiscal quarter 2026 earnings call. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited […]

Mercado Libre Sacrifices Short-Term Profits to Fuel Growth

May 07, 2026
Mercado Libre’s investments in free shipping, a Mercado Pago credit card, first-party selection and cross-border trade drove a 49% year-over-year increase in net revenue and financial income in the first...

FTC Sounds Alarm as Imposter Scams Steal $3.5 Billion

May 07, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning consumers to beware of text messages that demand money for unpaid tolls as well as new online friends or love interests who suddenly ask for...

Google Transforms Fitbit Into Health and Wellness Ecosystem

May 07, 2026
Google is revamping its health and wellness product and platform lineup. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...