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The stablecoin giant is exploring plans to launch a US-specific token and POS solution

Most consumers aren’t using BNPL frequently enough to make it cost effective

Shoppable ads will be a focus for brands in 2025 as they test new formats offered by retail media networks and their media partners.

Leading cash-back credit cards need to drive acquisition in a cutthroat segment of the card market. Our exclusive consumer survey data reveals which emerging features issuers should invest in to win over customers.

Despite an industrywide push to grow via nonmerchant partnerships, BNPL players still rely on individual deals to reach large merchants

Market instability as well as concerns over an economic slowdown as a result of President Trump’s tariffs are making the BNPL player pause its plans

Led by retail media, commerce media is well on its way to becoming an essential component of many advertisers’ media budgets. But a rapidly diversifying field of competitors will change how advertisers approach the channel.

The tie-up can help Affirm’s strategy of building out its debit card to grow its overall payments volume

The explosion of softPOS is reshaping the POS landscape and forcing hardware and software providers to pivot

The company is likely looking for ways to reinvigorate growth after a weaker-than-expected Q4

The P2P player was able to make this pivot thanks to the success of its integration in banks’ apps, which currently lead to 98% of its transactions

Many may turn to BNPL to make these purchases, providing a growth opportunity for providers

Mother’s Day campaigns are shifting toward personal storytelling, creator partnerships, and emotionally resonant content to deepen consumer connection. For marketers, it’s a reminder that authenticity and brand values can drive both engagement and sales.

That includes information associated with credit cards, checking and savings accounts, prepaid cards, and digital wallets. This will make FIs custodians of consumer data, rather than owners, but they will remain responsible for data security, risk management, and consumer privacy. Integrating AI and data into chatbots and virtual assistants will give PFM tools forward-looking capabilities.

The media model popularized by retailers is now being adapted by companies in other verticals. Financial services and travel companies are among those launching commerce media networks in a bid to monetize their first-party data.

They have higher customer satisfaction rates, adding to the competitive pressures

Digital technologies are reshaping customers' in-store payment experience. Here’s what payment providers must know about in-store payment digitization trends.​