CBDC
Bank of Korea Focuses on CBDCs Over Stablecoins
April 21, 2026

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artificial intelligence
Bezos Targets $38 Billion Valuation for Physical AI Lab
April 21, 2026

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is reportedly nearing a $10 billion funding deal for his AI lab. 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...

Banking
Why Community Bank Accounts Must Pass the ‘Everyday Test’
April 21, 2026

There’s no shortage of issues testing community banks these days. Managing real-time payments, attracting Gen Z and integrating AI are just a few. But there’s one test community banks might have pushed down on the list. It’s the “everyday test” and it’s the central issue...

Payments Innovation
The Concierge Model Comes to Bill Pay
April 21, 2026

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Spend Management
The Spreadsheet Problem No One Talks About
April 21, 2026

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Opinion
Why AI Needs the Right Humans in the Loop
April 21, 2026

Humans are the most critical link in AI governance, Trulioo Chief Risk and Strategy Officer Chad Gerhardstein writes in a new PYMNTS eBook, “AI Runs Payments. Governance Decides What Happens Next.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Real-Time Payments
37% of Businesses Say Instant Payments Strengthen Security
April 21, 2026

For many businesses, the story around instant payments may be shifting from fear to familiarity. 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,...

artificial intelligence
Paysafe Says AI Wins Depend on Culture, Not Code Alone
April 21, 2026

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artificial intelligence
Amazon and Anthropic Deepen Ties With Investment and Hardware Pact
April 20, 2026

Amazon and Anthropic have announced an expanded partnership that Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said reflects his company’s progress in making chips, and that Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said will allow his firm to focus on artificial intelligence research. Get the Full Story Complete the form...