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B2B Payments
This Week in B2B: Back-Office Tech Becomes Innovation Fast Lane
September 11, 2025

The B2B sector’s markets move slowly compared to consumer trends, yet when change comes, it tends to reshape the foundations of how companies buy, sell and compete. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Artificial Intelligence
FTC Probes AI Chatbots’ Impact on Child Safety
September 11, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating the effect of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots on children and teens. 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...

Retail
Amazon Bets on Machines. Walmart Bets on People.
September 11, 2025

If there’s a single pattern emerging across 2025’s retail varied landscape, it’s this: businesses are doubling down on what increases loyalty, reduces friction and amplifies their flywheel effect. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Artificial Intelligence
Cloud Computing Firm Nebius Raises $3.7 Billion for AI Infrastructure
September 11, 2025

Dutch cloud computing company Nebius has raised $3.75 billion via sales of stock and convertible notes, according to Bloomberg. 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...

Retail
Vroom Delivery Partners With Instacart to Reinvent Convenience
September 11, 2025

Vroom Delivery has integrated Instacart’s retail media solution, Carrot Ads, into its eCommerce platform for convenience stores. 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
Mastercard Effort Aims to Promote Contactless ATM Use
September 11, 2025

Mastercard has launched a collaboration with NCR Atleos and ITCARD focused on contactless ATM use. 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
Figure Takes in $787 Million After Pricing IPO at $25 Per Share
September 11, 2025

Blockchain-based lender Figure Technology Solutions has increased the pricing of its initial public offering (IPO) to $25 per share. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Perplexity Valuation Hits $20 Billion Following New Funding Round
September 11, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) search startup Perplexity AI has reportedly secured $200 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,...

Artificial Intelligence
Companies Bet Customer Service AI Pays
September 11, 2025

Klarna’s $15 billion IPO was more than a financial milestone. It spotlighted how the Swedish buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) firm is grappling with artificial intelligence (AI) at the heart of its operations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...