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Artificial Intelligence
AP’s Licensing Deal With OpenAI Includes First-Mover Safeguard
July 28, 2023

When the Associated Press (AP) became the first major publisher to license its content to a major artificial intelligence (AI) platform, the newswire reportedly ensured that it could modify the terms if another publisher struck a better deal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Payment Methods
This Week in Payments: Card Networks Strong, Crypto Regs in Focus, Shopify Helps SMBs
July 28, 2023

This week in payments, Mastercard and Visa both posted strong numbers in the quarter that just ended, cryptocurrency regulation is poised to take a major step forward, and Shopify equipped small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with easier access to working credit. Get the Full Story...

Ridesharing
European Union Investigates Spanish Regulations on Ride-Hailing Services
July 28, 2023

The European Union (EU) is looking into the tightening of regulations experienced by ride-hailing apps in Spain. 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,...

Retail
Post-Barbie Collab, Crocs Reports $1.07 Billion in Revenue
July 28, 2023

Crocs is in the business of collaborations. It’s a skill many can learn from, as the footwear company reported $1.07 billion in revenue on Thursday (July 27). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Retail
Victoria’s Secret to Premiere ‘Re-Imagined Fashion Show’ on Prime Video
July 28, 2023

Victoria’s Secret will present a “re-imagined fashion show” on Amazon’s Prime Video. 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...

Retail
Consumers Looking for Bargains Shopped Amazon Over Walmart in Summer Deal Days
July 28, 2023

Amazon Prime Days and Walmart+ Week showed high participation this year. Consumers engaged more when they saw better bargains during the world’s top two retailers’ deal days. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Fintech Investments
Beike Finance and XP Surge as FinTech IPO Index Heads Up 0.5%
July 28, 2023

The platforms held sway this past week, gaining some ground ahead of earnings due through the next several days. 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...

Investments
Sequoia Capital Reportedly Downsizes 2 Major Funds
July 27, 2023

Silicon Valley venture firm Sequoia Capital has reportedly downsized two major funds due to the downturn in the startup 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...

Retail
GameStop CFO to Resign in Latest Executive Departure From Retailer
July 27, 2023

GameStop’s chief financial officer is resigning, in the latest of several executive departures from the video game retailer. 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...