Payments Intelligence

Study Finds Stablecoins Need a Better Elevator Pitch

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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Banks and FinTechs Race to Own the Labor Economy Paycheck Gap
Banks and FinTechs Race to Own the Labor Economy Paycheck Gap
June 22, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

The old assumption in consumer finance is that when households run short, they turn to their bank. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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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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High Performing CFOs Find Their Edge in the Cash Conversion Cycle
High Performing CFOs Find Their Edge in the Cash Conversion Cycle
June 16, 2026  |  Working Capital

The traditional view of working capital assumes that cash performance is primarily the result of financial discipline. Companies improve outcomes by collecting faster, paying strategically...

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$252 Billion in Healthcare Payouts Are Waiting for Faster Rails
$252 Billion in Healthcare Payouts Are Waiting for Faster Rails
June 15, 2026  |  Real-Time Payments

A collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence and Visa Direct, “The Power of Now: Moving At The Speed Of Life: Why Real-Time Payments Matter For Healthcare Insurance...

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