Banking
First Citizens Plans to Retire Silicon Valley Bank Name 
April 23, 2026

Three years ago, First Citizens BancShares acquired failing crypto/tech-focused lender Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). 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...

AML
FAFT Wants Italy to Strengthen Money Laundering Protections
April 23, 2026

A global financial crime watchdog wants Italy to get tougher on money laundering. 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....

Authentication
Why Banks Can’t Rely on One-Time Passwords Anymore
April 23, 2026

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Fraud Prevention
Fraudsters Hack the Signals Behind Identity Trust
April 23, 2026

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SMBs
56% of SMBs Want More Flexible Card Programs
April 23, 2026

For small businesses, the next credit story may not be about getting approved. It may be about finding a card that finally works the way the business does. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

artificial intelligence
Merchants See a Bigger AI Prize if Consumers Trust the System
April 23, 2026

Autonomous commerce is no longer a future state. It is already reshaping how consumers spend. Scaling it, new data shows, demands more than capable technology. It demands trust. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Blockchain
Podcast: What Paxos CEO Charles Cascarilla Sees in 2026 That His 2015 Self Missed
April 23, 2026

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Opinion
AI Governance Can Help Payments Leaders Scale With Control
April 23, 2026

AI demands governance designed for complexity, shared responsibility and accountability Paysafe Chief Technology Officer Ahu Chhapgar 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 free access...

artificial intelligence
Ulta Beauty Deploys Google-Powered AI Assistant and Agentic Commerce
April 22, 2026

Shoppers looking for beauty products will soon be able to get personalized assistance powered by artificial intelligence on Google surfaces and on Ulta Beauty’s digital properties. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...