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Artificial Intelligence
Alibaba’s Qwen Chatbot Halts Coupons Amid Customer Overload
February 09, 2026

An overload of customer requests has reportedly led Alibaba’s AI chatbot to pause issuing coupons. 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...

Banking
Why Banks Want to Issue Stablecoins
February 09, 2026

The idea of a bank-issued digital asset was once an oxymoron. Today, it’s one that’s gaining momentum. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Investors Shift Focus to AI Efficiency and Economics
February 09, 2026

Venture capital continued to flow into the artificial intelligence (AI) sector in early February, though the targets are changing. Investors are now prioritizing the durability and economics of the technology over simple scale. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Investments
Crypto VCs Ditch Tokens for AI and Prediction Markets
February 09, 2026

Crypto venture capital funds are shifting their focus to other opportunities, including stablecoin infrastructure, prediction markets, FinTech and artificial intelligence, Bloomberg reported Monday (Feb. 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Fintech Investments
FinTechs Reshape Middle East Money Movement as Capital Returns
February 09, 2026

The Middle East is proving itself as fertile ground for FinTech investment and innovation. 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
New Research Shows AI Agents Learn Altruism From Human Behavior
February 09, 2026

As artificial intelligence (AI) systems become more intertwined with daily life and decision-making, a pressing question looms: Can AI truly grasp the values that guide human choices? Traditional AI is engineered to optimize efficiency, accuracy and speed. Humans, by contrast, make decisions shaped by culture,...

Europe
EU Banking Chief Calls for Visa and Mastercard Alternatives
February 09, 2026

Is Europe too reliant on international payments companies such as Visa and Mastercard? 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
TrueCar Prepares Dealers for AI-Driven Changes in Car Buying
February 09, 2026

“I think [our] arrogance and disruption got us into trouble,” Scott Painter tells PYMNTS CEO Karen Webster. 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...

Banking
Digital Banks Win With Younger and Lower-Income Consumers
February 09, 2026

Digital bank users are not simply early adopters of new payment methods. They represent a distinct slice of the U.S. banking population, shaped by age, income, education and daily payment habits in ways that set them apart from customers of traditional banks. Get the Full Story Complete the form...