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The $40 Billion Kickoff: Why FIFA 2026 Is a Global Payments Stress Test
Global Payments // March 21, 2026

If the Super Bowl is America’s annual excuse to overinvest in snacks and LED televisions, the FIFA World Cup is the planet’s far more glamorous version of the same impulse. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

The Digital Economy’s Longest-Running Grudge Matches
The Weekender // March 14, 2026

In the digital economy, not every war is fought over market share. Some are fought over principle, some over pricing and some, let’s be honest, because an adult in a black turtleneck or Patagonia vest simply cannot let that one comment go. Payments, banking and...

March Madness 2026: AI and Prediction Markets Replace the Office Pool
Artificial Intelligence // March 07, 2026

If March Madness is America’s annual reminder that probability is a prankster, the Final Four is when the prank starts charging subscription fees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

From Water Breaks to Handshakes: How Prediction Markets Monetize the Mundane
The Weekender // February 28, 2026

In 2026, the hottest new asset isn’t an AI startup or a meme coin. It’s…a word. 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...