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Artificial Intelligence
Nearly Two-Thirds of Americans Want an AI Copilot to Help Book Travel
October 18, 2023

Consumers are weighing the pros and cons of artificial intelligence (AI) in their lives. 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...

Delivery
PayPal Rolls Out Package Tracking Feature
October 17, 2023

PayPal has launched a package tracking feature on its app.  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 form,...

IPO
Report: Companies Rush to File IPOs Amid Looming Government Shutdown
October 17, 2023

The possibility of a U.S. government shutdown has prompted companies to take action and expedite their plans to go public. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Faster Payments
UAE Central Bank Launches Instant Payment Platform Aani
October 17, 2023

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has introduced Aani, an instant payments platform.  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...

Investments
JOOR Raises $25 Million to Boost Fashion Wholesale Platform
October 17, 2023

Digital wholesale ecosystem JOOR has raised $25 million to expand its platform for fashion retailers and develop its JOOR Pay solution.  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...

CFPB
Chime Inc. Faces CFPB Action for Alleged Deceptive Practices on Sendwave App
October 17, 2023

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has taken action against Chime Inc., the operator of the Sendwave mobile app, for deceiving consumers about the speed and cost of remittance transfers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Retail
September Retail Sales Don’t Look All That Rosy When Adjusted for Inflation
October 17, 2023

Bank earnings came first, putting up card spending data that spotlighted consumers’ willingness to keep spending across debit and credit cards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Investments
Prove Identity Raises $40 Million at Over $1 Billion Valuation
October 17, 2023

Prove Identity, a smartphone-based identity verification startup, has secured $40 million and reached unicorn status with a valuation exceeding $1 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Retail
sticky.io and FlexCharge Partner on eCommerce Payment Decline
October 17, 2023

Subscription management and recurring billing provider sticky.io has partnered with payment decline management firm FlexCharge. 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...