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B2B Payments
WEX Says Embedded Payments Are Easier to Launch Than to Scale
August 19, 2026

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Artificial Intelligence
Better AI Prompts Turn Consumer Experiments Into Habits
August 19, 2026

Generative artificial intelligence is becoming a more useful tool for consumers not just because the technology is improving, but also because consumers are getting better at using it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Artificial Intelligence
Anthropic Beats OpenAI in Revenue for First Time
August 18, 2026

Anthropic’s sales topped those of OpenAI for the first time in the second quarter, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday (Aug. 18), citing figures obtained from unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Investments
PointsKash Secures Capital Commitment After Beginning Rollout of Crypto ATMs
August 18, 2026

FinTech PointsKash has secured a strategic capital commitment of up to $100 million from Hawk Capital Advisors to support the national rollout of its FinTech, payments, loyalty rewards and digital commerce offerings, PointsKash said in a Wednesday (Aug. 12) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Retail
Brands Are Losing Shelf Space to AI Algorithms
August 18, 2026

Tesco has spent three decades learning what more than 24 million U.K. households buy through its Clubcard loyalty program. Now the grocer is testing what happens when artificial intelligence stops recommending groceries and starts building the basket itself. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Artificial Intelligence
FBI Plans $88M AI Infrastructure Investment
August 18, 2026

The FBI plans to spend as much as $88 million on artificial infrastructure to expand its AI capacity, Fedscoop reported Tuesday (Aug. 18), citing procurement documents. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Cross-border Payments
Currency Just Became Treasury’s Newest Superpower
August 18, 2026

A global business shouldn’t have to choose between local checkout for its customers and manageable treasury for its chief financial officer. 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
Dead Airline’s Emails Just Became a $10 Million AI Prize
August 18, 2026

Spirit Airlines shut down in May, its second Chapter 11 bankruptcy in two years, leaving behind planes, airport slots and a loyalty program to be sold off piece by piece. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Retail
IKEA Prepares UK Resale Marketplace Launch
August 18, 2026

IKEA plans to launch an online marketplace in the United Kingdom that will allow consumers to buy and sell pre-owned IKEA products, the company said in a Monday (Aug. 17) press release emailed to PYMNTS. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...