artificial intelligence
AI Isn’t a Tool Anymore. It’s Becoming the Gatekeeper
February 25, 2026

The dominant narrative around artificial intelligence has centered around its novelty and potential for disruption. 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,...

Fraud Prevention
Banks Rethink Fraud Controls as False Declines Rise
February 25, 2026

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Consumer Finance
Three Generations Face the Same Bills and Make Different Moves
February 25, 2026

Picture three Americans staring at the same electric bill. 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,...

SMBs
Small Businesses Signal It’s Time to Move Beyond Checks, PYMNTS–Mastercard Report Finds
February 25, 2026

Small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are approaching a practical turning point in how they pay. Cash and checks still play an outsized role in day-to-day operations, especially for supplier and vendor payments, but the direction of travel is clear. Many SMBs want simpler, more modern...

SMBs
Healthy Small Businesses Report 42-Point Edge in Card Approval Confidence
February 25, 2026

Small businesses are not just borrowing to survive. They are using credit cards as operating systems, and they are willing to pay for features that make day-to-day cash flow easier to manage. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Earnings
Mercado Libre Says AI Investments Support 45% Revenue Surge
February 24, 2026

Mercado Libre’s application of artificial intelligence across its online commerce ecosystem added revenue and enhanced efficiency in the fourth quarter, the company said Tuesday (Feb. 24). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Cryptocurrency
Coinbase Pursues ‘Everything Exchange’ Concept With US Stock Trading Debut
February 24, 2026

Coinbase now offers stock trading to everyone in the United States, allowing its users to trade stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) alongside the crypto the platform already handled. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Earnings
Marqeta Earnings Point to BNPL Growth and Embedded Finance Demand
February 24, 2026

Card issuing and embedded finance framed Marqeta’s fourth-quarter earnings call on Tuesday (Feb. 24). 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...

Digital Payments
Stripe and PayPal Combination Would Reorder the Payments Landscape
February 24, 2026

Tuesday (Feb. 24) marked a potentially seismic day in the payments industry. 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...