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Capital One Reportedly Settling Savings Account Suit for $425 Million
May 18, 2025

Capital One will reportedly pay $425 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of cheating savings account depositors. 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...

Banking
10 Father’s Day Gifts for Dads Who’d Rather Be at a Bank Branch
May 17, 2025

He’s got a wallet thicker than a FinTech unicorn’s pitch deck, a portfolio more diversified than a payments processor’s API, and a love for all things money that borders on the obsessive. So, what on Earth do you get the dad who’s already cornered the...

Artificial Intelligence
Anthropic Snags $2.5 Billion Credit Line as AI Demand Rises
May 16, 2025

Anthropic received a $2.5 billion, five-year revolving credit facility earlier this week to pay for upfront costs as demand for artificial intelligence ratchets up. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Artificial Intelligence
Walmart Prepares for a Future Where AI Shops for Consumers
May 16, 2025

Walmart is gearing up for a shift in consumer behavior as artificial intelligence begins to take a more active role in how people shop. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Fintech Investments
FinTech Roundup: Chime’s IPO, Funding Rounds and Acquisitions Cap a Busy Week
May 16, 2025

May is only half over and has already proven to be a month full of FinTech activity, ranging from high-profile initial public offerings (IPOs) to acquisitions, underscoring the momentum behind platforms changing financial services and money movement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Retail
Richemont Aims to Avoid Price Backlash Seen in Luxury Sector
May 16, 2025

Luxury group Richemont will reportedly continue to limit its price increases, even in the face of new U.S. tariffs. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
This Week in AI: CPOs Say AI Still Needs a Human Touch
May 16, 2025

This week in artificial intelligence, chief product officers said AI needs human oversight, even for routine, automated tasks like fraud detection. Meanwhile, AI was partly responsible for a 40% reduction in staff at Klarna, Perplexity added PayPal in checkout, and more. Get the Full Story...

Fintech Investments
FinTech IPO Index Gains 4.4% as Toast and dLocal Get a Boost on Earnings
May 16, 2025

Moving into mid-May, the FinTech IPO Index’s 4.4% increase was powered by a string of earnings reports, with digital payments growth seen across Latin America and swelling transaction volumes for buy now, pay later providers and B2B platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Artificial Intelligence
Report: Meta Delays Rollout of Behemoth AI Model Amid Performance Concerns
May 15, 2025

Meta reportedly delayed the rollout of its flagship artificial intelligence model called Behemoth. 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....