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American Express Introduces Business Card for Nigerian Users
May 09, 2024

American Express is rolling out a business credit card in Nigeria, its first such product in the country. 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...

Cross-border Payments
Chinese Users Report WhatsApp Working Despite Country’s Ban
May 09, 2024

WhatsApp is reportedly working in China despite a years-long ban on this and other foreign messaging and social media platforms. 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...

Retail
Manhattan District Attorney Announces Organized Retail Theft-Related Indictments
May 09, 2024

The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office indicted a business and two individuals as part of an effort to fight organized retail theft. 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...

Banking
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Highlights Private Credit as Emerging Issue
May 08, 2024

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook highlighted commercial real estate, private credit and cyber risks as potential issues. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
New AI Agents May Soon Blur the Line Between Humans and Machines
May 08, 2024

As artificial intelligence (AI) technology progresses, a new generation of AI agents is emerging, potentially impacting how businesses interact with customers.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Artificial Intelligence
Experts Say OpenAI and Amazon Are Keepin’ It Real for AI
May 08, 2024

In a world increasingly flooded with artificial intelligence-generated content, tech behemoths are now locked in a high-stakes battle to develop cutting-edge tools that distinguish between what’s real and what’s not. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

B2B Payments
Trimble Acquires Flashtract to Expand Connected Construction Technology Ecosystem
May 08, 2024

Trimble has acquired Flashtract to add construction payment, compliance and lien waiver capabilities to its connected construction technology ecosystem. 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...

Payment Methods
Retail Shoppers Pay by Debit Card in Stores but by Credit Online
May 08, 2024

When shopping in stores, retail customers prefer to pay with debit, but eCommerce is a different story. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
ServiceNow and Microsoft to Integrate GenAI-Powered Assistants
May 08, 2024

Enterprise AI platform ServiceNow and Microsoft have announced an expanded strategic alliance to combine their generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) capabilities and enhance employee choice and flexibility. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...