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Artificial Intelligence
White House Accuses China of Far-Reaching Theft of AI Tech
April 23, 2026

The White House is reportedly accusing China of “industrial-scale” theft of U.S. artificial intelligence (AI) technology. 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...

Investments
Cloudsmith Raises $72 Million to Secure AI-Driven Software Development
April 23, 2026

Cloudsmith raised $72 million in a Series C funding round for its artifact management platform as it aims for “massive growth” during the era of artificial intelligence-driven software development, the company said in a Wednesday (April 22) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Cross-border Payments
CFOs Are Flying Blind on Counterparty Risk as Cross-Border Uncertainty Spikes
April 23, 2026

Cross-border commerce has long been constrained by cost and its cousin, speed. That hierarchy, however, is increasingly shifting toward a new axis: counterparty risk. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Banking
First Citizens Plans to Retire Silicon Valley Bank Name 
April 23, 2026

Three years ago, First Citizens BancShares acquired failing crypto/tech-focused lender Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Merchants See a Bigger AI Prize if Consumers Trust the System
April 23, 2026

Autonomous commerce is no longer a future state. It is already reshaping how consumers spend. Scaling it, new data shows, demands more than capable technology. It demands trust. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Artificial Intelligence
Ulta Beauty Deploys Google-Powered AI Assistant and Agentic Commerce
April 22, 2026

Shoppers looking for beauty products will soon be able to get personalized assistance powered by artificial intelligence on Google surfaces and on Ulta Beauty’s digital properties. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Artificial Intelligence
Beauty Giants Race to Own the AI Shopping Moment 
April 22, 2026

The next time a customer wants a foundation shade, she might not open a search engine. She’ll ask an AI. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

B2B Payments
B2B’s New Battlefield Is Everything Before the Button
April 22, 2026

When U.S. importers logged into the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol’s (CBP) new tariff refund portal this week, the interface looked, at first glance, refreshingly modern. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Banking
LendingClub Rebrands to Happen Bank
April 22, 2026

LendingClub plans to mark its multi-year transition from online lender to diversified full-service bank by rebranding LendingClub Bank as Happen Bank. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...