Startups
Sam Altman’s World ID Wins Major Brand Partners
February 26, 2026

Tools for Humanity, the iris-scanning company co-founded by Sam Altman, is partnering with well-known brands to promote its World ID, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday (Feb. 26). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Fraud Prevention
Stars Align for Passkeys but Will Adoption Follow?
February 26, 2026

A merchant’s returning customer attempts to complete a $1,800 luxury purchase on a mobile device, mistypes a password twice, triggers a reset email and leaves before the link arrives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Earnings
TD Bank Scales AI to Fix AML Program
February 26, 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are playing a key role in TD Bank Group’s “No. 1 priority,” its U.S. anti-money laundering (AML) remediation program, an executive said Thursday (Feb. 26) during the bank’s first quarter 2026 earnings call. Get the Full Story Complete the...

artificial intelligence
Classrooms Turn AI Into a Lesson in Collaboration
February 26, 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) in education is often framed through the lens of risk. But new data from Anthropic suggests a more nuanced reality: students and educators are not simply using AI tools; they are developing measurable skills in how to collaborate with them. Get the...

Legal
Meta Sues Advertisers Over Alleged Celebrity Impersonation Scams
February 26, 2026

Meta is suing advertisers who have allegedly impersonated celebrities to defraud consumers. 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...

Supply Chain
Flexport Debuts AI Tool to Streamline Tariff Refunds
February 26, 2026

It’s not quite clear when and if American businesses will receive refunds on tariff payments. 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,...

Cryptocurrency
OCC Proposes Reserve and Risk Rules for Stablecoins
February 26, 2026

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has issued a proposed rulemaking to implement the GENIUS Act, the stablecoin legislation that was signed into law by President Donald Trump in July 2025. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Earnings
Krispy Kreme Loyalty Program Tops 17 Million Amid Digital Shift
February 26, 2026

Krispy Kreme is pivoting the business model of its doughnut shops. 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...

Fintech Investments
Plaid’s Valuation Hits $8 Billion in New Funding Round
February 26, 2026

Plaid’s latest round of funding has reportedly valued the FinTech at $8 billion. 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....