Digital Payments news and trends

How Better Payments Became a Winning Move in Gaming
Payments Innovation // March 27, 2026

In the early days of regulated online gaming in the United States, payments were less a utility than a bottleneck. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

The Back Office Gets Smarter as AI Transforms Supplier Payments
Accounts Payable // March 24, 2026

For years, accounts payable (AP) was judged by how little trouble it caused, but new data suggests it may now be creating room for faster payments, better supplier experiences and stronger control over cash. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

PicPay Revenues Jump 85% as Financial Services Portfolio Expands
Digital Payments // March 19, 2026

PicPay, the Brazilian digital payments firm, is increasingly leaning on artificial intelligence to manage its rapid scale.  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...

Mastercard’s BVNK Deal Highlights the 4 Barriers to Stablecoin Adoption
Blockchain // March 18, 2026

Crypto’s goal of replacing fiat has never been able to overcome certain roadblocks. 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....

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Credit Union and FinTech Partnerships Target Speed and Resilience

March 31, 2026
FinTech partnerships with credit unions rose nearly 20% last year, even as similar arrangements with large banks fell sharply, indicating a reallocation of effort toward institutions that can move more quickly and test new models with fewer layers of constraint. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free […]

How Better Payments Became a Winning Move in Gaming

March 27, 2026
In the early days of regulated online gaming in the United States, payments were less a utility than a bottleneck. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

The Back Office Gets Smarter as AI Transforms Supplier Payments

March 24, 2026
For years, accounts payable (AP) was judged by how little trouble it caused, but new data suggests it may now be creating room for faster payments, better supplier experiences and...

Fraud Defense Moves From the Back Office to the Codebase

March 13, 2026
The evolution of digital payments has often followed a predictable pattern. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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PicPay Revenues Jump 85% as Financial Services Portfolio Expands

March 19, 2026
PicPay, the Brazilian digital payments firm, is increasingly leaning on artificial intelligence to manage its rapid scale.  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 form, you agree […]

Walmart’s PhonePe Says War Has Halted IPO Plans

March 16, 2026
Indian digital payments provider PhonePe has paused its plans to go public. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

India’s PhonePe Aims For $10.5 Billion Valuation in IPO

March 04, 2026
Indian payments platform PhonePe reportedly hopes to go public at a valuation of $9 billion to $10.5 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Ripple Payments Expands Digital and Fiat Cross-Border Rails

March 03, 2026
Ripple Payments now allows customers to collect, hold, exchange and payout in both fiat and stablecoins. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...