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Payments Innovation
Payment Labs CEO on Fixing eSports Broken Payout System
September 05, 2025

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Fintech Investments
Opendoor and Affirm Move FinTech IPO Higher
September 05, 2025

A trading week shortened by the Labor Day holiday brought slight gains to the FinTech IPO Index, which gained 0.5% overall. 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
98% of Product Leaders See AI Reshaping Company Operations
September 05, 2025

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Retail
Lululemon Embraces AI to Accelerate Design and Go-to-Market Processes
September 04, 2025

Lululemon Athletica aims to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and technology to enhance its ability to develop new products and bring them to market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI to Launch Jobs Platform and Certification Program Focused on AI Skills
September 04, 2025

OpenAI is developing a jobs platform and a certification program designed to help workers and employers thrive in an economy that increasingly uses artificial intelligence (AI). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Artificial Intelligence
FTC to Question Tech Companies About Risks Around AI-Powered Chatbots
September 04, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reportedly plans to study privacy harms and other risks posed to children and other users of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbots. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Banking
Lead Bank Raises $70 Million to Grow BaaS Platform
September 04, 2025

Lead Bank raised $70 million in a Series B funding round that brought its post-money valuation to $1.47 billion. 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...

B2B Payments
Postage Hikes, Delivery Frictions Turn Paper Checks Into B2B Burden
September 04, 2025

In the hierarchy of business expenses, the cost of a postage stamp rarely registers. Particularly when compared to capital equipment, raw materials or enterprise software. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Artificial Intelligence
Dispatch Raises $18 Million to Bring AI Agents to Wealth Management
September 04, 2025

WealthTech company Dispatch says it has raised $18 million in a Series A round. 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...