Cryptocurrency
100-Plus Crypto Companies Urge Senate Movement on Clarity Act
April 23, 2026

Dozens of American cryptocurrency companies are reportedly calling on lawmakers to proceed on crypto legislation. 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,...

Earnings
WEX Earnings Show AI’s Growing Role in B2B Payments
April 23, 2026

The competitive edge for the next generation of financial infrastructure companies is not visibility, but indispensability. 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
Google Brings All Enterprise AI Agent Tools Under One Roof
April 23, 2026

Most enterprises experimenting with artificial intelligence (AI) agents face the same problem. Building an agent is one task. Connecting it to live data is another. Securing it, governing it and knowing when it fails has historically required a separate tool, a separate vendor and a...

artificial intelligence
White House Accuses China of Far-Reaching Theft of AI Tech
April 23, 2026

The White House is reportedly accusing China of “industrial-scale” theft of U.S. artificial intelligence (AI) technology. 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...

Investments
Cloudsmith Raises $72 Million to Secure AI-Driven Software Development
April 23, 2026

Cloudsmith raised $72 million in a Series C funding round for its artifact management platform as it aims for “massive growth” during the era of artificial intelligence-driven software development, the company said in a Wednesday (April 22) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Earnings
Amex Leans on Millennials and AI as Card Spending Accelerates
April 23, 2026

American Express entered 2026 with a pattern that has become familiar across recent quarters: steady gains in card spending, broad engagement across categories, and a customer base that continues to tilt younger, all of which shaped the company’s first-quarter results and its outlook for the...

Cybersecurity
Citizens Bank Customers Targeted in Third-Party Data Breach
April 23, 2026

Two U.S. banks say they are investigating data breaches targeting their customers’ information. 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....

Legal
AI Startup Mercor Faces Lawsuit Over Data Breach
April 23, 2026

AI training feedback startup Mercor is reportedly facing legal action following a data breach. 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...

Cross Border Commerce
CFOs Are Flying Blind on Counterparty Risk as Cross-Border Uncertainty Spikes
April 23, 2026

Cross-border commerce has long been constrained by cost and its cousin, speed. That hierarchy, however, is increasingly shifting toward a new axis: counterparty risk. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...