eCommerce
AI-Driven Convenience Is Replacing Traditional Shopping for Consumers
December 19, 2025

Consumers are increasingly comfortable completing purchases directly inside artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, signaling a potential shift in how digital commerce journeys are structured. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Banking
FinTech Company Mercury Submits Applications to Become National Bank
December 19, 2025

FinTech company Mercury has applied for a national bank charter with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and for federal deposit insurance with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Regulation
UK Allows Firms to Set Their Own Limits for Contactless Payments
December 19, 2025

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said rule changes that will take effect in March 2026 will allow banks and payment service providers to set their own limits for contactless payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Mobile Applications
DraftKings Enters Prediction Markets With Rollout of App and Web Product
December 19, 2025

DraftKings entered prediction markets with the launch of DraftKings Predictions, a standalone app and web product. 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...

Cross-border Payments
How AI and Orchestration Rewired Cross-Border Payments in 2025
December 19, 2025

When times get tough, payments need to get easier. That was the case in 2025 for cross-border payments. 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...

Legal
Defense Spending Law Restricts US Investment in Chinese Tech Companies
December 19, 2025

A defense spending bill signed into law Thursday (Dec. 18) by President Donald Trump reportedly includes provisions that restrict United States investment in Chinese tech firms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Subscriptions
Why the Subscription Business Is No Longer About Content
December 19, 2025

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Fraud Prevention
Faster Payments Now Depend on Smarter Compliance
December 19, 2025

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B2B Payments
B2B Platforms Bring Finance to the Moment Decisions Are Made
December 19, 2025

It’s a turbulent landscape out there for B2B enterprises. And B2B platforms have a front-row seat to the environment. 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...