B2B Payments
Ripple Debuts Digital Asset-Centric Treasury Management System
April 01, 2026

Ripple has introduced what it calls the first treasury management system with native digital asset capabilities. 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...

Blockchain
Stablecoin Plans Split as Banks Go Their Own Way
April 01, 2026

At the end of 2025, when a consortium of ten global banks announced they were exploring a stablecoin tied to G7 currencies, the news carried the weight of inevitability. It suggested that traditional finance was finally prepared to institutionalize digital money at scale. Get the...

Economy
Consumers Keep Spending Even as Confidence Wavers
April 01, 2026

Retail sales in February came in stronger than anticipated, offering a measure of reassurance that consumer activity continues to support the broader economy even as underlying pressures remain unresolved. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Banking
Citi CEO Jane Fraser Joins Federal Reserve Advisory Council for NY Fed
April 01, 2026

The New York Fed has named Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors’ Federal Advisory Council. 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...

Acquisitions
Franklin Templeton Aims to Strengthen Digital Asset Capabilities With 250 Digital Acquisition
April 01, 2026

Global investment firm Franklin Templeton plans to strengthen its digital asset capabilities by acquiring 250 Digital, a cryptocurrency investment management firm spun off from CoinFund Management. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Latin America
TikTok Aims to Offer Banking and Payment Services in Brazil
April 01, 2026

TikTok is reportedly seeking permission to provide lending and payment services in Brazil. 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...

artificial intelligence
AI’s Biggest Opportunity Lies in the 92% of Work It Hasn’t Touched
April 01, 2026

Every week brings new headlines about AI transforming work. What those headlines rarely mention: the technology has barely touched the vast majority of it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

VISA
Visa Targets Fraud and Friction as Disputes Hit Record
April 01, 2026

Visa has introduced a group of tools aimed at replacing outdated dispute processes. 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....

Economy
Airlines Levy War-Related Price Hikes Ahead of Summer Travel Season
April 01, 2026

Airlines have begun increasing fares and adding baggage fees as fuel prices soar. 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....