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13.05.2025

US BNPL Transactions Hit $175 Billion Amid Shifting Demand

Pay later options like BNPL are redefining the consumer credit landscape, moving beyond niche use to become a widespread payment tool.

PYMNTS

13.05.2025

Integrated B2B Payments Put Digital Future in Hands of SMBs

Court Toomey of Priority says integrated payable solutions are empowering SMBs to streamline operations, cut costs and weather uncertainty.

PYMNTS

13.05.2025

Inflation Worries Grip US Consumers in Echo of the Pandemic

Shoppers expect prices for goods and services to spike nearly 7% under the President Donald Trump administration’s unfolding tariffs regime.

PYMNTS

13.05.2025

Trump Meme Coin Issuer Adds Rewards Points Program

The issuer of the $TRUMP meme coin has launched a rewards points program and concluded a competition for a Dinner with President Trump event.

PYMNTS

13.05.2025

Fasten Shifts Gears to Drive Auto Loyalty Into the Fast Lane

Jacob Zachs of Fasten discusses the company’s bid to turn America’s transportation spend into a new frontier for loyalty rewards.

PYMNTS

13.05.2025

Two in Three UAE Shoppers Use Their Phone for Retail Purchases

PYMNTS latest research offers a playbook for merchants in the UAE, where consumers lead in mobile shopping.

PYMNTS

13.05.2025

AI Gives Accounts Payable a Seat at the Strategy Table

As artificial intelligence (AI) advances, the accounts payable (AP) function is undergoing a proactive transformation.

PYMNTS

13.05.2025

Turning Customer Conversations Into Actionable Insights

Customer conversations are a gold mine for business innovation, ValidiFI Customer Operations EVP Mark Lashmar writes in a new PYMNTS eBook.

PYMNTS

13.05.2025

Simon Property Group: End of De Minimis Exemption Helps Retail

The elimination of the de minimis exemption will be great for American retailers, Simon Property Group head David Simon says.

PYMNTS

13.05.2025

Amazon Adds FedEx to Delivery Partners as UPS Cuts Back

Amazon will have FedEx deliver large packages as they reached a multiyear agreement that renews a relationship that ended in 2019.

PYMNTS

12.05.2025

FTC Holds Off on Enforcing 'Click to Cancel' Subscription Rule

The FTC says it will give businesses more time before the Negative Option Rule, or 'click to cancel' subscription rule, goes into effect.

PYMNTS

12.05.2025

Bank Loan or Embedded Financing? It Depends on the Business

One in five mid-sized businesses prefer alternative financing over traditional credit. Get a sneak peek at an exclusive PYMNTS dataset.

PYMNTS

12.05.2025

Geopolitical Uncertainty Drives Global Demand for Stablecoins

Currency.com CEO Konstantin Anissimov discusses the implications of stablecoins as a lifeline for firms navigating fractured payment rails.

PYMNTS

12.05.2025

Sezzle, Porch Lead Gains as CE 100 Index Advances 2.2%

Almost all pillars gained ground this past week in the CE 100 Index, as Sezzle sizzled, Porch Group leaped, but there were some declines.

PYMNTS

12.05.2025

Nearly 9 in 10 Job Posting Scams Impersonate Trusted Brands

Scammers are adopting highly personalized tactics to deceive consumers by customizing engagement methods, PYMNTS Intelligence finds.

PYMNTS

12.05.2025

Small Businesses Slash Staff and Tap Savings in Face of Tariffs

American small businesses are taking some extreme actions to survive tariffs on China-made goods. Many are concerned it won't be enough.

PYMNTS

12.05.2025

Virtual Cards Reshape Digital Payments by US Shoppers

Virtual cards are gaining traction fast. Learn why 42% of U.S. consumers now use them—and how fraud drives adoption.

PYMNTS

12.05.2025

Want Better Client Relationships? Lean Into Their Differences

Transparency is part of a winning customer engagement approach, Thredd Chief Client Officer Brian Kieley writes in a new PYMNTS eBook.

PYMNTS

12.05.2025

Consumer Willingness to Pay for Instant Payments Fuels Revenue

Speed is a competitive advantage for FIs offering instant disbursements to young consumers willing to pay a premium for instant payouts.

PYMNTS

12.05.2025

Adding Fido to Benefits: Airvet's Pet Telehealth in the Workplace

Airvet CEO and Founder Brandon Werger says companies are betting on Kitty and Rex’s wellness to boost human productivity.

PYMNTS

10.05.2025

Senator Grills Altman on if AI Could Eliminate Up to 70% of Jobs

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was grilled by a Democratic senator this week about his view that up to 70% of jobs could be eliminated by AI.

PYMNTS

10.05.2025

The Wild World of Post-Grad Side Hustles

With entry-level salaries not making the grade, graduates across the country are finding unusual side hustles to help make ends meet.

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10.05.2025

AI Coding Tool Maker Anysphere Raises a Blockbuster $900 Million

OpenAI was reportedly considering acquiring Anysphere, but the startup was not interested since it has been doubling revenue every two months.

PYMNTS

10.05.2025

Relevance AI Raises $24M to Grow AI Agent Operating System

Relevance AI has raised $24 million in a Series B funding round to accelerate the expansion and adoption of its AI agent platform.

PYMNTS

10.05.2025

CFPB Halts Enforcement of 67 Guidance Documents

The CFPB said Friday (May 9) that it is withdrawing 67 guidance documents issued by the agency since it opened its doors in 2011.

PYMNTS

10.05.2025

Jonathan McKernan to Be Nominated for Treasury Post, Not CFPB

Former FDIC Board Member Jonathan McKernan will be nominated to serve in a post at the US Treasury instead of leading the CFPB.

PYMNTS

10.05.2025

Tame April Inflation May Be Calm Before the Tariff Price Hike Storm

The impact of tariff uncertainty is already shifting consumers to spend more on what they need, and not necessarily on nice-to-have items.

PYMNTS

10.05.2025

Anthropic Says Google AI DOJ Proposal Would Harm Competition

Anthropic said in a Friday (May 9) court filing that competition in the AI field would be harmed by DOJ proposal on Google AI investments.

PYMNTS

10.05.2025

Platforms, Private Credit Fund and Banks’ Fortunes Are Intertwined

As banks lend to PE and PC funds that in turn fund FinTech platforms, the Fed has noted greater exposure of banks to exogenous shocks.

PYMNTS

10.05.2025

Ant International, Barclays Partner on Foreign Exchange Solutions

Ant International and Barclays have partnered to help businesses reduce foreign exchange-related costs and global volatility risks.

PYMNTS

09.05.2025

Credit Cards Top-of-Wallet Status Among Consumers

Consumers with multiple credit cards tend to have a favorite, using it more than others. How can issuers achieve this “top-of-wallet” status?

PYMNTS

09.05.2025

Businesses Turn Customer Frustration Into Source of Innovation

Customer feedback is a call to action and a source of innovation, Concora Credit SVP of Operations Kari Lyncha writes in a new PYMNTS eBook.

PYMNTS

09.05.2025

How Amazon and Walmart Are Rewiring Retail With Robotics

From AI robotics to 3D-printed warehouses, Amazon and Walmart are investing in automation, infrastructure and digital platforms.

PYMNTS

09.05.2025

Nearly Half of US Merchants Prioritize One-Click Checkout

Boosting conversion rates is biggest factor driving eCommerce merchants to request new checkout tech from their payment service providers.

PYMNTS

09.05.2025

Google Expands AI Tools to Combat Evolving Scam Tactics

Google announced a fresh suite of AI-powered safety features across its platforms to protect users from increasingly sophisticated scams.

PYMNTS

09.05.2025

US Senate Blocks Stablecoin Legislation Over Trump Memecoin

A bill to promote stablecoins was blocked in the Senate over political disagreements and controversy surrounding Trump’s crypto ventures.

PYMNTS

09.05.2025

Affirm Card GMV Jumps 115%, Says It Can Weather Recession

Affirm sees enthusiasm for its 0% APR offers, and more consumers are using the Affirm Card; while discretionary spending was up.

PYMNTS

09.05.2025

Supplier Acceptance Takes Virtual Cards Mainstream

Fueled by digital innovation, virtual cards and increasing pressure on firms to optimize working capital, B2B payments are getting an upgrade.

PYMNTS

09.05.2025

Earnings Drive FinTech IPO Index 8.1% Higher, Led by Sezzle

Sezzle and Open Lending were the standouts in the FinTech IPO Index, each gaining more than 40%. AvidXchange shares jumped on a buyout.

PYMNTS

09.05.2025

Digital Marketplaces Rewrite Insurance Rules as AI Drives Revamp

First Connect CEO Aviad Pinkovezky says AI-powered marketplaces reshape relationships between insurance agents, carriers and policyholders.

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PYMNTS - Economy

US BNPL Transactions Hit $175 Billion Amid Shifting Demand

Integrated B2B Payments Put Digital Future in Hands of SMBs

Inflation Worries Grip US Consumers in Echo of the Pandemic

Trump Meme Coin Issuer Adds Rewards Points Program

Fasten Shifts Gears to Drive Auto Loyalty Into the Fast Lane

Two in Three UAE Shoppers Use Their Phone for Retail Purchases

AI Gives Accounts Payable a Seat at the Strategy Table

Turning Customer Conversations Into Actionable Insights

Simon Property Group: End of De Minimis Exemption Helps Retail

Amazon Adds FedEx to Delivery Partners as UPS Cuts Back

FTC Holds Off on Enforcing 'Click to Cancel' Subscription Rule

Bank Loan or Embedded Financing? It Depends on the Business

Geopolitical Uncertainty Drives Global Demand for Stablecoins

Sezzle, Porch Lead Gains as CE 100 Index Advances 2.2%

Nearly 9 in 10 Job Posting Scams Impersonate Trusted Brands

Small Businesses Slash Staff and Tap Savings in Face of Tariffs

Virtual Cards Reshape Digital Payments by US Shoppers

Want Better Client Relationships? Lean Into Their Differences

Consumer Willingness to Pay for Instant Payments Fuels Revenue

Adding Fido to Benefits: Airvet's Pet Telehealth in the Workplace

Senator Grills Altman on if AI Could Eliminate Up to 70% of Jobs

The Wild World of Post-Grad Side Hustles

AI Coding Tool Maker Anysphere Raises a Blockbuster $900 Million

Relevance AI Raises $24M to Grow AI Agent Operating System

CFPB Halts Enforcement of 67 Guidance Documents

Jonathan McKernan to Be Nominated for Treasury Post, Not CFPB

Tame April Inflation May Be Calm Before the Tariff Price Hike Storm

Anthropic Says Google AI DOJ Proposal Would Harm Competition

Platforms, Private Credit Fund and Banks’ Fortunes Are Intertwined

Ant International, Barclays Partner on Foreign Exchange Solutions

Credit Cards Top-of-Wallet Status Among Consumers

Businesses Turn Customer Frustration Into Source of Innovation

How Amazon and Walmart Are Rewiring Retail With Robotics

Nearly Half of US Merchants Prioritize One-Click Checkout

Google Expands AI Tools to Combat Evolving Scam Tactics

US Senate Blocks Stablecoin Legislation Over Trump Memecoin

Affirm Card GMV Jumps 115%, Says It Can Weather Recession

Supplier Acceptance Takes Virtual Cards Mainstream

Earnings Drive FinTech IPO Index 8.1% Higher, Led by Sezzle

Digital Marketplaces Rewrite Insurance Rules as AI Drives Revamp

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