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Investments
Ambient Raises $74 Million to Build Blockchain ‘Replacement for Bitcoin’
April 01, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI)-infused blockchain Ambient has raised $74 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 this...

IPO
Report: Stablecoin Issuer Circle Could Launch IPO by June
April 01, 2025

Circle Internet Financial will reportedly file its prospectus for an initial public offering (IPO) in late April and could launch its IPO by June. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

B2B Payments
EasyPost Introduces B2B Shipping Solution Forge
April 01, 2025

Shipping software provider EasyPost has debuted a solution aimed at B2B 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 our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

B2B Payments
Treasurers Embrace Bitcoin and Gold as Capital Allocation Enters Innovation Era
April 01, 2025

Today’s capital allocation landscape demands an increasingly strategic approach from treasury leaders. 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
Zip Launches Supplier Risk Management Solution for Global Organizations
April 01, 2025

Zip has added a solution for supplier risk management to its procurement orchestration platform. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Stax CTO Says New Framework Is a ‘Game Changer’ for Agentic AI
April 01, 2025

The promise of artificial intelligence is a transformation of everyday life and business. 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....

Banking
FinTech SmartBiz Eyes Full-Service Banking After Buying Centrust 
April 01, 2025

There are roughly 33 million small businesses in the United States, employing a bit less than half of workers in the country, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. All businesses need capital to survive and thrive, and yet banks’ servicing of those needs is...

Loyalty & Rewards
Thanx Integrates Loyalty Platform With Square POS System
March 31, 2025

Restaurants using Square can now offer rewards experiences in-store with the help of Thanx. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
AI Agent Developer Manus Adds Mobile App and Subscription Plans
March 31, 2025

Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup Manus has launched a mobile app, new features and a premium subscription plan beta test. 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...