American small businesses closed out the first quarter on solid ground, with sales rising 1.3% year over year in March despite consumers trimming the number of trips they made and spending more deliberately when they did show up, according to new data from Fiserv.
The best travel deal in the world might still lose the ground if accompanied by a clunky checkout. New research shows that flexible payment options like BNPL, digital wallets, or mobile money are quietly becoming one of the travel industry’s most effective sales tools.
Despite the traditional focus on winter as “proposal season,” new data suggests engagement planning and spending picks up significantly in spring. Search volumes for jewellers rise by 38% in April, indicating increased consumer intent ahead of summer engagements.
This week’s AI developments make one thing clear: artificial intelligence is moving deeper into the mechanics of finance, shaping how payments are approved, how trades are executed, and how financial systems are built behind the scenes.
A major new cybercrime report confirms what fraud teams have quietly suspected for years and adds a fresh warning about AI-powered imposters that are getting uncomfortably good at being human.
New data from EBANX and World Data Lab highlights a clear divide in global e-commerce demographics, with the United States showing a mature, older consumer base, while emerging markets are led by younger shoppers under 30. The findings point to contrasting growth patterns in digital payments, consumer spending, and online retail adoption across regions.
A new global study from LSEG Risk Intelligence highlights that the consequences of financial fraud extend well beyond monetary loss into the psychological impact realm, reshaping how people think, behave, and trust in an increasingly digital but still emotional world.
Global cryptocurrency adoption is accelerating faster than ever in 2026, with new data showing a dramatic surge in usage across Asia-Pacific (APAC), while India and the United States continue to lead the world in overall adoption, according to recent crypto adoption statistics 2026 compiled from industry data and highlighted by NFTPlazas.
Cash remains the preferred payment method for most international travellers, according to a new report from leading foreign exchange provider Travelex, which highlights evolving global travel money habits.
Digital wallets are becoming the backbone of the global financial system. With 4.5 billion users today and projections pointing to 6 billion by 2029, the digital wallet market is entering a new phase of scale and influence.
Fraud risks in the auto lending industry are increasing, but many lenders say they remain uncertain whether current artificial intelligence (AI) tools can effectively detect increasingly sophisticated threats.
New research reveals a troubling side effect of Australia’s anti-scam education push: 2.4 million people are now too cautious to act on legitimate banking messages.
The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency is entering a new phase, with crypto platforms beginning to build infrastructure specifically designed for autonomous AI agents while regulators warn about the growing influence of AI-driven financial advice on younger investors.
Mother’s Day (celebrated on March 15 in the UK and May 10, 2026, globally) arrives at a moment when many countries are re-examining the unpaid labour and legal protections that shape mothers’ lives. As public celebrations and family gatherings approach, researchers and policy makers point to persistent gaps in how societies value caregiving — gaps […]
Bank of America says customer engagement with its digital banking tools reached record levels in 2025, with clients interacting with their finances approximately 30 billion times through digital logins, AI solutions and automated alerts, according to a company update. The figure represents a 14% increase compared with the previous year.
Inflation in the United States has stabilized in recent months, but economists warn that the apparent calm may not last. While consumer prices are rising at a slower pace than during the inflation surge earlier in the decade, persistent cost pressures and slowing wage gains are leaving many households uncertain about their financial outlook.
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