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The US Senate Calendar Is Becoming Crypto Markets’ Biggest Whale

The US Senate Calendar Is Becoming Crypto Markets’ Biggest Whale
The US Senate Calendar Is Becoming Crypto Markets’ Biggest Whale
July 01, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Six months ago, the crypto industry believed the 2026 legislative calendar would give it a policy sweep across both stablecoins and digital asset markets. It...

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How Pain at the Pump Just Became a Staffing Problem
How Pain at the Pump Just Became a Staffing Problem
June 26, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

The shift isn’t worth the drive, and workers are doing the math. “When the Drive Isn’t Worth the Pay: How Fuel Costs Reshape Who Can...

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The Customer Lifetime Value Playbook: A New Framework for Issuer Growth
The Customer Lifetime Value Playbook: A New Framework for Issuer Growth
June 24, 2026  |  Payment Methods

Card issuers are under pressure to make their card programs do more than process transactions. Consumers expect cards to work instantly, safely and everywhere, whether...

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Study Finds Stablecoins Need a Better Elevator Pitch
Study Finds Stablecoins Need a Better Elevator Pitch
June 23, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

For much of the past year, stablecoin discussions have centered on Washington. Regulatory frameworks, reserve requirements and oversight have dominated conversations among policymakers and financial...

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Consumers Want AI to Shop With Them, Not for Them 
Consumers Want AI to Shop With Them, Not for Them 
June 19, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence has already transformed how consumers discover products, compare prices, and navigate digital commerce. But as companies race to build autonomous AI agents capable...

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87% of Merchants Say Checkout Still Falls Short
87% of Merchants Say Checkout Still Falls Short
June 18, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

A collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence and Visa Acceptance Solutions, the “2026 Global Digital Shopping Index: Merchant Edition” examines how merchants are adapting to a retail environment where...

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61% of Consumers Would Let AI Pick Pay Later Options
61% of Consumers Would Let AI Pick Pay Later Options
June 17, 2026  |  BNPL

“The Pay Later Ecosystem Report: Consumers Will Let AI Recommend Pay Later, But They Want Control” examines how artificial intelligence could change the way consumers...

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Dollar Payments Still Dominate Small Business Cross-Border Trade
Dollar Payments Still Dominate Small Business Cross-Border Trade
June 16, 2026  |  Cross-border Payments

Small and medium-sized businesses that once sourced domestically now purchase inventory, components and services from factories and vendors scattered across Asia, Europe and Latin America....

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