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Security & Fraud
FBI: GameOn Founder Cheated AI Investors Out of $60 Million
January 26, 2025

The founder of artificial intelligence (AI) firm GameOn has been charged with defrauding his company’s investors. 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...

Social Commerce
Trump Sees ‘Great Interest’ From Potential TikTok Buyers
January 26, 2025

President Donald Trump says a decision on TikTok’s future could come in 30 days. 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...

Social Commerce
Mermaid Tails and Cricket Snacks: TikTok’s Marketplace Madness
January 25, 2025

It’s OK if you’re confused about the state of TikTok. Let’s not forget that this whole mess started when Congress banned TikTok, citing national security concerns, and the Supreme Court upheld their decision late last year. President Trump’s recent executive order to delay that ban...

B2B Payments
What Treasurers Can Learn From How Central Banks Approach Risk
January 24, 2025

As Warren Buffet once said, risk comes from not knowing what you’re doing. After all, opportunities multiply as they are seized — but so do the negative consequences of risk. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Payment Methods
Nearly 60% of Americans Shun Automatic Bill Payments, Study Reveals
January 24, 2025

When it comes to payments, the “set it and forget it” option certainly has its allure. 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...

Retail
Retail Pharmacies Rethink Product Lockdowns as Digital Solutions Aim to Fix Security
January 24, 2025

As retail pharmacies like Walgreens move toward ending product lockdowns, the decision reflects a change in consumer behavior and a response to rising security concerns. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

CFPB
Debate Over Future of CFPB Slows Nomination of New Chair
January 24, 2025

The President Donald Trump administration is reportedly struggling to select nominees to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Artificial Intelligence
Memo to GenAI Companies: The Future of Payments Needs Your Focus
January 24, 2025

The payments industry is increasingly defined by speed, security and precision, and generative artificial intelligence promises to transform every facet of financial services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Retail
What Happens When 51% of Retailers Say They Aren’t ‘Data Ready’
January 24, 2025

Forget the days of gut instincts and guesswork. In today’s data-driven operating landscape, real-time insights have gone from the cherry on top to the whole sundae. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...