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Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI’s Altman Sheds Skepticism About Global AI Coordination
June 12, 2023

OpenAI’s CEO said he is more confident about a worldwide effort to regulate artificial intelligence (AI). 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...

Fintech Investments
Business-Friendly Regulations Drive Open Banking Adoption in the Middle East
June 12, 2023

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is quickly becoming a hotbed for open banking, driven by a unique ecosystem, booming consumer demand and “forward-thinking” regulators, said Abdulla Almoayed, founder and CEO at Tarabut Gateway.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Retail
Female, Gen X, Middle-Income Shoppers Leading Wave of Spending Cutbacks 
June 12, 2023

When examining consumer spending habits, top-down numbers may not tell the whole 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Payment Methods
‘Acquiring in a Box’ in Mexico Helps Merchants Dethrone ‘King Cash’
June 12, 2023

In Latin America, cash remains king. 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, you agree to...

Retail
Bolt Helps FWRD Enter World of In-Person Shopping
June 11, 2023

Digital-first fashion retailer FWRD has debuted a pop-up store powered by checkout tech company Bolt. 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...

B2B Payments
PayMate Expands to Chase $68 Trillion B2B Payment Market
June 11, 2023

PayMate is expanding to chase what it says is a $68 trillion B2B payments market. 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...

Regulation
FLEETCOR Agrees to Comply With Court Ruling in FTC Disclosure Practices Case
June 11, 2023

Payments company FLEETCOR says it has closed out a four-year legal battle with the FTC. 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....

Retail
How FreeWater Gives Away Its Product and Still Makes Money
June 10, 2023

Water should be free — so why do we pay to drink it? That’s the question that’s being asked by Austin-based startup FreeWater as it pushes to make not only water but other products free across the globe. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Retail
Investors Bullish on Farfetch After Strong Results Announced in May
June 09, 2023

Shares of luxury eCommerce retailer Farfetch have been on the rise. 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,...