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Artificial Intelligence
Stax CTO Says New Framework Is a ‘Game Changer’ for Agentic AI
April 01, 2025

The promise of artificial intelligence is a transformation of everyday life and business. 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....

Banking
FinTech SmartBiz Eyes Full-Service Banking After Buying Centrust 
April 01, 2025

There are roughly 33 million small businesses in the United States, employing a bit less than half of workers in the country, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. All businesses need capital to survive and thrive, and yet banks’ servicing of those needs is...

Loyalty & Rewards
Thanx Integrates Loyalty Platform With Square POS System
March 31, 2025

Restaurants using Square can now offer rewards experiences in-store with the help of Thanx. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
AI Agent Developer Manus Adds Mobile App and Subscription Plans
March 31, 2025

Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup Manus has launched a mobile app, new features and a premium subscription plan beta test. 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...

B2B Payments
Mastercard Launches Program to Fuel Greater Adoption of Virtual Cards
March 31, 2025

Mastercard says it has launched a program to boost the adoption of virtual cards. 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....

Retail
‘Buy Canadian’ Movement Puts Pressure on US Consumer Goods Firms
March 31, 2025

America’s relationship with Canada is causing pain for companies on this side of the border. 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,...

Bitcoin
Trump Brothers Help Launch Crypto-Mining Venture American Bitcoin
March 31, 2025

The Trump family is continuing its cryptocurrency efforts, teaming with bitcoin mining firm Hut 8. 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,...

Digital Banking
Chime Debuts Premium Tier and New Banking Features
March 31, 2025

Mobile banking app Chime launched a premium membership program alongside several new features. 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....

Artificial Intelligence
Retailers Increase GenAI Investments, but Need Better Data to Make It Run
March 31, 2025

Retailers are embracing generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) at an unprecedented rate, transforming how they analyze transactions, predict customer behavior and secure payments. The data is clear: Businesses that leverage the technology effectively are seeing measurable improvements in customer retention, forecasting accuracy and overall decision-making. Yet...