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Artificial Intelligence
The Week in AI: Anthropic Agents, OpenAI’s Swarm and an Apple iOS Update Debut
October 25, 2024

This week in artificial intelligence, Anthropic and OpenAI unveiled new AI systems capable of controlling computers and working in teams, while the U.S. Department of the Treasury demonstrated AI’s real-world impact by recovering $3.8 billion in fraudulent payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Cross-border Payments
Putin: No Plans to Create BRICS Cross-Border Payments System
October 25, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly said Thursday (Oct. 24) that there are no plans to create a new system for cross-border payments between BRICS countries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Payments Innovation
Embedded Finance Finds New Use Cases From Gig Economy to Nonprofits
October 25, 2024

As we head into the fourth quarter of arguably the most innovative year in payments since the pandemic, the liberation of capital is emerging as the story of the year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Payments Innovation
Thredd’s McCarthy Voices Concern About Embedded Finance ‘Moving Backwards’
October 25, 2024

There’s no shortage of analysis of the various use cases where payments, credit and other offerings can be delivered outside the realm of traditional financial services. But maybe what’s needed is more conversation about how it all needs to be delivered — and what gets...

Payments Innovation
AWS and J.P. Morgan Weigh In on the Cloud’s Role in Payments Modernization
October 25, 2024

Although the technology has come a long way in a short period of time, it’s not like an organization can hit a switch and migrate to the cloud. Not yet, anyway. Migrating to the cloud can be a complex undertaking, particularly for banks with legacy...

IPO
FinTech IPO Comes Up Flat as Industry Processes New CFPB Rule 1033
October 25, 2024

For FinTechs in general, and the FinTech IPO Index in particular, this past week has been dominated by regulators, new rules related to data and disclosure, and legal wrangling in the courts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Digital Banking
Santander Says Its US Digital Bank Will Become Full Service
October 24, 2024

Three days after Santander launched its digital bank in the United States, offering high-yield savings accounts, Executive Chair Ana Botin reportedly said the bank will have a full-service digital bank in the country by the end of 2025. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Retail
Connecting With Consumers: Hasbro and Mattel Embrace Digital Strategies
October 24, 2024

As Hasbro and Mattel revamp their strategies, the toy industry is entering a phase driven by digital transformation and consumer connectivity. Hasbro is capitalizing on its strengths in gaming and licensing, refreshing cherished franchises and expanding its intellectual property through digital platforms. Get the Full...

B2B Payments
Global Growth and Painless Payments Headline This Week in B2B
October 24, 2024

As the monthlong B2B Payments: Outlook 2030 event has revealed, the future of B2B payments is fast, global and all about innovation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...