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Anthropic Seeks $150 Billion Valuation in New Funding Round
July 25, 2025

Anthropic is reportedly in talks on a funding round that would more than double its valuation, from the current $61.5 billion to more than $150 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Artificial Intelligence
How to Recognize ‘Agent Washing’ Before AI Leaves You out to Dry
July 25, 2025

Companies of all sizes are being deluged by vendors who want them to deploy the artificial intelligence (AI) trend du jour: AI agents. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Artificial Intelligence
This Week in AI: President Trump Releases AI Action Plan; Delta Tests Personalized Pricing
July 25, 2025

The White House released a policy roadmap detailing President Donald Trump’s strategy to maintain U.S. leadership in the global artificial intelligence (AI) race. The plan emphasizes deregulation, infrastructure development, tighter export controls and freedom of speech for chatbots. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Investments
OSL Group Secures $300 Million to Expand Digital Asset Platform
July 25, 2025

Digital asset platform OSL Group secured $300 million in an equity financing round to accelerate its global expansion. 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
Rescue Teams Use AI to Find Victims of Deadly Texas Floods
July 25, 2025

First responders are using artificial intelligence (AI) to find drowning victims of the deadly Texas floods that thus far have claimed the lives of 136 adults and children, many of whom were in summer camp when disaster struck. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Fintech Investments
Partnership Buzz Lifts FinTech IPO Index 2%
July 25, 2025

Earnings season has yet to be fully felt in the FinTech IPO Index’s realm, and in fact several of the news items through the week, alongside press releases, were focused on actual earnings release dates stretching out toward the end of the month and into...

Banking
Pinnacle and Synovus to Combine and Create Southeast-Focused Regional Bank
July 24, 2025

Pinnacle Financial Partners and Synovus Financial plan to combine and create a regional bank focused on the fastest-growing markets in the Southeast. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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WEX Sees 25% Year-Over-Year Growth in Accounts Payable Automation
July 24, 2025

When economic uncertainty reigns, handling surprises takes an agile business strategy. 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
OpenAI Set to Launch GPT-5 in August While Simplifying Offerings
July 24, 2025

OpenAI reportedly plans to launch its GPT-5 model in early August. 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...