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Artificial Intelligence
Buy the Firm, Then Rebuild It With AI
August 04, 2026

A new class of buyers, sometimes called AI roll-ups, is emerging across accounting, property management and customer service. Unlike traditional acquirers, these companies are not buying small service businesses to cut costs or flip them for a quick return. They are buying them to keep...

Artificial Intelligence
Cloudflare Issues AI Agents a Wallet and Identity
August 04, 2026

Connectivity cloud company Cloudflare introduced tools to help artificial intelligence agents on its platform make purchases. 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...

Investments
Polymarket Aims to Double Valuation With $1 Billion Funding Round
August 04, 2026

Polymarket reportedly hopes to raise funds at a valuation north of $20 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 to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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$30 an Hour Buys a Robot Housekeeper in San Francisco
August 04, 2026

Tau Robotics began sending humanoid robots into San Francisco homes in late July for $30-an-hour cleaning visits, ABC7 San Francisco reported Friday (July 31). The invite-only service is still building its waitlist. Tau said its robots vacuum, wipe counters, empty trash and clear light clutter,...

Artificial Intelligence
White House AI Tests Could Become a New Trust Signal for Banks
August 04, 2026

The White House is creating a new checkpoint for the most powerful artificial intelligence models before they reach the market. It may be voluntary, but banks and other regulated companies could soon treat it as something closer to a seal of inspection. Get the Full...

Banking
Wells Fargo Plans to Launch Tokenized Deposits This Fall
August 04, 2026

Wells Fargo reportedly hopes to launch tokenized deposits for corporate/commercial customers. 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...

Banking
Dakota Eyes Pivot From Money Services Firm to Regulated Bank
August 04, 2026

Programmable money movement firm Dakota is seeking a national trust bank charter, according to a Tuesday (Aug. 4) message to customers. 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
Volta Exits Stealth at $2.4 Billion Valuation to Build AI Infrastructure
August 04, 2026

Volta emerged from stealth, saying it is focused on helping frontier artificial intelligence labs, AI-native companies and enterprises access dedicated AI infrastructure. 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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Grab Says AI Helps Company Move Items 30% Faster
August 04, 2026

Singapore-based ride-hailing/delivery platform Grab is touting its artificial intelligence (AI) use amid increasing revenues. 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...