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Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI Says AI Will Help Handle Household Chores
January 07, 2026

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Digital Banking
European Neobank bunq Files for Banking License in US
January 07, 2026

Amsterdam-based neobank bunq has formally launched its campaign for an American banking license. 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....

B2B Payments
CES Spotlights B2B Tech Driving Next Industrial Era
January 06, 2026

By now, the consumerization trend of the B2B space is old news. But if the 2026 edition of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is any indication, the tides of innovation appear to be heading upstream, or at least embracing a two-way street. Get the Full...

Banking
Shareholders Approve Proposed Merger of Fifth Third and Comerica
January 06, 2026

The proposed merger of Fifth Third Bancorp and Comerica moved a step closer to completion Tuesday (Jan. 6) as shareholders of the two banks voted to approve the combination. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Artificial Intelligence
Razer Spends $600 Million to Sharpen Focus on AI Gaming
January 06, 2026

Gaming company Razer is reportedly in the midst of an expansive revamp based around artificial intelligence. 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...

Regulation
Fed Draws a Hard Line Between Payments and Banks
January 06, 2026

Connection to the Federal Reserve has always meant more than mere plumbing. 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...

B2B Payments
Banks Are 2026’s Secret Weapon for Supplier Enablement
January 06, 2026

How money moves determines the shape of most B2B relationships. 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...

Regulation
Former OCC Chief Says Bank Charters Help Keep Crypto Compliant
January 06, 2026

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Retail
Retailers Prepare for Agent-Driven Shopping at Scale
January 06, 2026

For most of the 21st century’s eCommerce era, retailers have optimized for a single decision-maker: a human with a screen, a cursor and relatively limited attention. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...