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KAST Raises $80 Million to Expand Stablecoin Payment Platform
March 09, 2026

Stablecoin payment platform KAST says it has raised $80 million in new funding. 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...

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Visa Sees Asia Pacific Leading Global Shift to Intelligent Commerce
March 09, 2026

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Polymarket and Kalshi Each Targeting $20 Billion Valuations
March 08, 2026

Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket are reportedly in discussions with investors about raising funds. 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...

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White House Aims to Toughen Rules for AI Partnerships
March 08, 2026

The White House has reportedly come up with stricter rules for civilian artificial intelligence contracts. 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,...

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Gen Z Goes Big for Legacy Brands as Malls Make a Comeback
March 08, 2026

They may be digital natives, but members of Gen Z still love the mall. 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...

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Samsung Looks for AI Allies to Compete With Apple
March 08, 2026

Samsung is looking to cut new deals with artificial intelligence companies to take on Apple. 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,...

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OpenAI Robotics Head Quits Over Pentagon Partnership
March 08, 2026

OpenAI’s robotics lead has left the company due to its partnership with the Pentagon. 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...

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March Madness 2026: AI and Prediction Markets Replace the Office Pool
March 07, 2026

If March Madness is America’s annual reminder that probability is a prankster, the Final Four is when the prank starts charging subscription fees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Who Made This Song? Platforms Start to Label AI Music
March 06, 2026

An artificial intelligence (AI)-generated country song reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Digital Song Sales chart last fall, and few listeners knew the song was created by a machine. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...