Blockchain
42% of CFOs Express Interest in Stablecoins as Payments Use Cases Grow
April 06, 2026

A growing number of CFOs are taking a closer look at stablecoins, as practical tools for moving money. 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...

Loyalty & Rewards
Royal Bank of Canada Makes Travel the New Test for Card Loyalty
April 06, 2026

The contest for customer loyalty among card issuing banks has moved well beyond points, as institutions confront a market where rewards have become routine and differentiation increasingly elusive. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Digital Payments
Bolt Cuts Third of Staff Amid New AI Focus
April 05, 2026

Bolt has cut at least a third of its workforce amid reports of financial pressures. 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,...

Banking
Bank Branch Closures Tick Up as Lenders Merge
April 05, 2026

Bank mergers are on the rise, which could also mean an uptick in bank branch closures. 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...

artificial intelligence
Anthropic Says Claude Code Users Will Need to Pay More for OpenClaw
April 05, 2026

Anthropic has reportedly begun charging Claude Code subscribers more to use its coding assistant with third-party tools. 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...

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Ant Group Platform Lets AI Agents Make Crypto Transactions
April 05, 2026

Ant Group has introduced a platform designed to let artificial intelligence agents serve as the main players in cryptocurrency transactions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Cryptocurrency
Belgian Crypto Startup Keyrock Sees Valuation Top $1 Billion
April 05, 2026

Keyrock, a crypto-focused investment group based in Belgium, is now a $1.1 billion company. 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...

SMBs
France Offers Loans to Small Businesses as Fuel Costs Climb
April 05, 2026

France’s government is reportedly offering small business loans amid rising fuel costs.  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...

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OpenAI Operations Chief Changes Jobs Amid IPO Preparations
April 05, 2026

OpenAI’s chief operating officer is reportedly switching roles as part of a larger leadership overhaul. 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,...