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Fintech Investments
Float Raises $73 Million for Canada-Focused Working Capital Tools
January 26, 2026

Canada-based business finance platform Float Financial raised nearly 100 million Canadian dollars (about $73 million) in new funding, according to a Monday (Jan. 26) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Artificial Intelligence
As Storm Grounds Flights, Airlines Turn to AI to Handle Disruptions Better
January 26, 2026

When winter storm Fern swept across the United States this past weekend, it forced the cancellation of more than 11,400 flights, marking the largest single-day disruption since the pandemic and affecting major hubs from the Northeast to the South. Airports including LaGuardia, JFK, Philadelphia and...

Artificial Intelligence
AI Startups Hit Unicorn Status at Seed Stage
January 26, 2026

The artificial intelligence (AI) funding boom shows no signs of slowing as deep tech startups capture massive capital even before major product launches. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Investments
Mine Raises $14 Million and Launches AI Personal Finance Agent
January 26, 2026

Mine, a personal finance company for young adults, has raised $14 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,...

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Prediction Market Interest Soars as Crypto Sector Cools
January 26, 2026

As the cryptocurrency sector cools, one-time token traders are predicting big things from prediction markets. 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,...

Artificial Intelligence
Nvidia Invests $2 Billion in CoreWeave Amid Data Center Project
January 26, 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) hyperscaler CoreWeave has announced an expanded partnership with tech giant Nvidia. 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...

Payments Innovation
There’s a New Standards War Brewing Around Identity, Data and Payments
January 26, 2026

The modern economy is running on integration debt. 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 form, you...

Artificial Intelligence
More Data Isn’t Always Better for AI Decisions
January 26, 2026

For decades, the prevailing view in artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics has been “more data is better.” Larger datasets are often associated with improved model accuracy and stronger performance across unpredictable scenarios. This assumption has driven enterprises to invest heavily in data acquisition, and the...

Investments
Synthesia Raises $400 Million for AI Avatar Platform
January 26, 2026

British AI startup Synthesia is now a $4 billion company after raising $200 million. 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....