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Regulation
GoDaddy to Settle FTC Charges of ‘Unreasonable Security Practices’
January 15, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Wednesday (Jan. 15) that a proposed settlement order will require web hosting company GoDaddy to improve its information security program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

CFPB
CFPB: Home Loan Protection Laws Apply to Home Equity Contracts
January 15, 2025

Mortgage lenders offering home equity contracts must comply with laws like the Truth in Lending Act, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft Debuts Pay-as-You-Go AI Copilot Chat
January 15, 2025

Microsoft is adding pay-as-you-go artificial intelligence agents to its free chatbot for commercial users. 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...

Investments
Klearly Raises $6.2 Million for SoftPOS Solution for Hospitality Businesses
January 15, 2025

Dutch FinTech Klearly raised 6 million euros (about $6.2 million) in a seed round to grow its software point-of-sale (SoftPOS) product for hospitality businesses, mobile vendors and other small businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Delivery
Walmart and IBM Team to Bolster Last-Mile Delivery
January 15, 2025

Walmart has formed a partnership with IBM aimed at improving last-mile delivery for retailers. 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...

Retail
Joann Seeks Bankruptcy Protection for 2nd Time in Under a Year
January 15, 2025

Crafts chain Joann is seeking bankruptcy protection for the second time in under a year. 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....

Investments
Nelly Raises $52 Million to Expand Healthcare Platform in Europe
January 15, 2025

Berlin-based Nelly raised 50 million euros (about $52 million) to further develop its platform for medical practices, increase its market share in Germany and expand it to new European markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Investments
AI Avatar Startup Synthesia Valued at $2.1 Billion
January 15, 2025

British artificial intelligence (AI) firm Synthesia is now a $2.1 billion company. 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...

eCommerce
Retailers Master Data Readiness to Deliver Amazon-Like Experiences
January 15, 2025

The rules of retail are changing fast, and data is the ultimate playmaker. From anticipating customer preferences to optimizing supply chains, the ability to harness and act on data has become nonnegotiable. Yet for many retailers and grocery merchants, data readiness remains an elusive goal....