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Retail
DIY Diamonds: Luxury Gemstones Are Becoming More Accessible

Give someone a diamond, they have a diamond; give someone a...

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Regulation
Federal Bill Targets AI and Credit Cards in Sports Betting

A newly proposed bill would require states that allow sports betting...

8 hours ago
Partnerships
CellPoint Digital Provides Payment Orchestration Services to Dominican Airline Arajet

CellPoint Digital will provide payment orchestration services to Arajet, an airline based...

9 hours ago
Retail
Kohl’s Aims to Refine Its Image as a Top Value...

In the face of a tough retail environment, Kohl’s is reshaping...

10 hours ago
Earnings
Adobe’s Firefly AI Hits 12 Billion Generations, Previews Video Creator

Adobe’s Firefly Services are at the forefront of AI-driven innovation, now...

10 hours ago
CFPB
CFPB Sues Horizon Card Services, Alleging Deceptive Marketing

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) sued Horizon Card Services and...

10 hours ago
Retail
Starbucks Looks to Its Roots for a Brand Refresh

In recent months, Starbucks has grappled with operational and financial challenges,...

10 hours ago
artificial intelligence
OpenAI’s ‘Strawberry’ Model Sparks Fresh Discussions on AI Capabilities

OpenAI’s new “Strawberry” AI model is winning praise from industry observers...

11 hours ago
Cybersecurity
Behind the Screens: How Threat Intelligence Keeps Digital Payments Secure

It is, by this point in human history, an undoubtedly digital...

11 hours ago
Personnel
Worldline Announces CEO Transition After Summer’s ‘Slow Trading Conditions’

Worldline’s board of directors said Friday (Sept. 13) that Gilles Grapinet...

11 hours ago
Personnel
CellPoint Digital Appoints Payments Head Mark Patrick Chief Revenue Officer

CellPoint Digital appointed Mark Patrick, who had been its global head...

12 hours ago
Economy
U Mich Survey Shows 40% Consumer Sentiment Uptick Since June...

There was a slight improvement in consumer sentiment this month, as...

13 hours ago
Investments
World Labs Raises $230 Million to Build Spatially Intelligent AI

World Labs, a newly formed company, said Friday (Sept. 13) that...

13 hours ago
artificial intelligence
This Week in AI: OpenAI and Apple Roll Out New...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reconfiguring industries worldwide, from Apple’s new iPhone...

14 hours ago
Investments
Nirvana Raises $24.2 Million to Expand Health Insurance Verification Platform

Nirvana has raised $24.2 million in a Series A funding round...

14 hours ago
Cross-border Payments
Report: Revolut Seeks to Expand Into UAE and Saudi Arabia

Revolut is reportedly looking to expand its business into Gulf Cooperation Council...

15 hours ago
Debt
Car Payments Squeeze Consumers as Debt Mounts

The money consumers saved during the pandemic has been spent. Savings...

16 hours ago
B2B Payments
OCR’s Key Role in Scaling Paperless Invoicing and AP/AR Automation

Digital transformation isn’t as easy, or simple, as turning a switch...

17 hours ago
eCommerce
White House Proposes Rules Targeting Duty-Free Shipments by eCommerce Firms

The Biden administration said Friday (Sept. 13) that it plans to...

17 hours ago
Loans
Consumer Delinquency Rates Decline as Inflation Slows

More consumers are making their loan payments on time, aided by...

18 hours ago
PYMNTS Data Lab
Getting to Know You: How AI Is Shaping the Future...

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape retail, consumer demand for...

24 hours ago
Consumer Finance
Debit Dominates In-Store Shopping While Credit Owns Online

Shoppers rely on debit cards more than any other payment method,...

24 hours ago
Security & Fraud
Mastercard Enhances Real-Time Threat Visibility With Recorded Future Purchase

Looking to expand security and threat intelligence beyond a completed transaction,...

24 hours ago
Opinion
Embedded Finance Keep Firms Agile in Emerging Verticals

Prioritizing adaptability, innovation and customer relationships will enable firms to navigate...

24 hours ago
Retail
Walmart Hopes In-Person Advantage Can Shrink Amazon’s Fashion Lead

As Amazon outstrips Walmart in clothing sales, the latter is using...

1 day ago
IPO
FinTech IPO Index Breaks Even Despite Volatile Trading Week

Economic data remained the key driving force behind stocks this past...

1 day ago
Loyalty & Rewards
Rewards Network CEO Focuses On Filling Empty Seats at ‘Neighborhood...

Delivery services saved restaurants during the pandemic, and it’s a habit...

1 day ago
Digital Payments
85% Of Gen Z Prefers Digital Payments to Cash

The financial sector is at a pivotal moment, driven by a...

1 day ago
Bank Regulation
Wells Fargo Pledges to Fix AML Program After OCC Agreement

Trouble with federal regulators continues for Wells Fargo. The Office of...

1 day ago
Investments
Report: UAE State-Backed Investment Company MGX Considers Investment in OpenAI

MGX, a United Arab Emirates (UAE) state-backed technology investment company, is...

1 day ago
Amazon Delivery
Amazon Adds Earned Wage Access Offering for Delivery Service Partners

Amazon invested another $2.1 billion in its Delivery Service Partner (DSP)...

1 day ago
artificial intelligence
Proposed Commerce Dept AI Rule Could Hike Costs for Small...

A new Commerce Department proposal requiring detailed reporting from artificial intelligence...

1 day ago
B2B Payments
This Week in B2B: Embracing Automation, Digitizing Payments, Unlocking Value

Digital transformation is a one-way street and a two-way journey —...

1 day ago
ANTITRUST
Report: Amazon and Flipkart Broke India’s Competition Laws

Amazon and Walmart-owned Flipkart have reportedly been accused of violating India’s antitrust laws. An investigation...

1 day ago
artificial intelligence
Google Gives $10 Million to Help Small Businesses Use AI

Google has introduced a pair of initiatives to help small businesses integrate...

1 day ago
Earnings
Mytheresa Leans into Digital Experiences and Global Events

For Mytheresa CEO Michael Kliger, there was no doubt about his company’s...

1 day ago
Investments
Illuma Labs Raises $9 Million for Bank Voice Verification

Illuma Labs has raised $9 million to speed the development of...

1 day ago
BNPL
Citi Includes ‘Flex Pay’ Option on Its Travel Booking Platform

Citi has launched its buy now, pay later (BNPL) offering, Citi...

2 days ago