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BNPL’s Next Act Is as Consumer Working Capital
BNPL’s Next Act Is as Consumer Working Capital
January 08, 2026  |  News

In 2026, Buy Now, Pay Later stops being a checkout feature and becomes working capital for the modern middle class, replacing overdraft and late fees...

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Citi and PYMNTS Launch ‘From the Block’ Podcast: Straight Talk on Digital Assets
Citi and PYMNTS Launch ‘From the Block’ Podcast: Straight Talk on Digital Assets
January 08, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

PYMNTS and Citigroup are launching a weekly podcast series aimed at giving corporate leaders practical guidance on stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets. The first episode...

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Smart Accounts Payable Pays Suppliers Faster and Wins Leverage
Smart Accounts Payable Pays Suppliers Faster and Wins Leverage
January 08, 2026  |  Accounts Payable

When suppliers know payments will arrive on time and exceptions will be resolved swiftly, trust grows. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Higher Food Prices Erode Confidence Even for Six-Figure Earners
Higher Food Prices Erode Confidence Even for Six-Figure Earners
January 08, 2026  |  Economy

A growing share of Americans are losing confidence in their financial footing, as paycheck-to-paycheck stress becomes a defining feature of the economy rather than a...

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72% of B2B Buyers Favor Suppliers With Embedded Payment Options 
72% of B2B Buyers Favor Suppliers With Embedded Payment Options 
January 08, 2026  |  B2B Payments

The most telling signal in the latest PYMNTS Intelligence research is not how fast embedded finance is spreading, but how decisively companies are stepping away from building...

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Mercedes and Nvidia Redesign Cars Around Machine Judgment
Mercedes and Nvidia Redesign Cars Around Machine Judgment
January 07, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

At CES 2026 this week, automakers and suppliers showed vehicles designed with the assumption that humans will not always be driving, shifting attention from driver-assist...

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The Crypto CFO Playbook for Blockchain Treasury Management
The Crypto CFO Playbook for Blockchain Treasury Management
January 07, 2026  |  Blockchain

Two words typically define and rule the enterprise treasury management space: discipline and predictability. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Hugimals Founder Credits Growth to AI, Payments and Amazon Store
Hugimals Founder Credits Growth to AI, Payments and Amazon Store
January 07, 2026  |  SMBs

Artificial intelligence-powered tools and commerce platforms are expanding the reach of small retailers, pulling niche, mission-driven products into the mainstream without requiring massive headcount or...

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Fraud Orchestration Puts Merchants Back in Charge
Fraud Orchestration Puts Merchants Back in Charge
January 07, 2026  |  Fraud Prevention

For years, fraud prevention lived in the shadows of digital commerce. It was essential, yes, but also costly and largely invisible. Get the Full Story...

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