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Retail
Retailers Shift to B2B2C Models to Reduce Cost of Tariffs
September 19, 2025

Overseas retailers are reportedly replacing their B2C models with B2B2C models to reduce the cost of tariffs. 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...

Security & Fraud
Banks Brace for Cyber Fight as CISA Faces Expiration
September 19, 2025

Stakes are high for the banking and FinTech sectors as cyberattacks grow more frequent and costly. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Google Turns Browser Into AI Assistant With Gemini
September 19, 2025

Google is giving Chrome its biggest overhaul in more than a decade, embedding its Gemini artificial-intelligence system into the browser to make AI a default part of how people search, shop and navigate online. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Banking
House Hearing Spotlights Banking’s AI Promise and Pitfalls
September 19, 2025

Five witness told a House Financial Services subcommittee that AI is already changing the face of banking, improving back office operations and customer-facing interactions, but caution must govern use of the advanced technology in credit scoring and amid third-party vendor risks. Get the Full Story...

B2B Payments
3 Ways AI Is Taking the Headache out of B2B Onboarding
September 19, 2025

There are too many unglamorous taxes on business growth to count, but B2B onboarding has long been one of the most headache-inducing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Fintech Investments
FinTech IPO Index Surges 3.6% as Rate Cuts Boost Lending Platforms
September 19, 2025

With the new additions of Figure Technology Solution and Klarna, the FinTech IPO Index saw a healthy jump, adding 3.6% through the week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Fintech Investments
Numeral Raises $35 Million for Sales Tax Compliance Platform
September 18, 2025

Numeral raised $35 million in a Series B funding round to grow its artificial intelligence-powered sales tax compliance platform for eCommerce and software-as-a-service companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Regulation
FTC Sues Ticketmaster, Alleging Illegal Coordination With Brokers and Bait-and-Switch Pricing
September 18, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission and seven states sued Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation Entertainment Thursday (Sept. 18), alleging that they illegally sold event tickets acquired by brokers and deceived consumers and artists about prices and policies. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Artificial Intelligence
Amazon Uses AI to Turn Missed Searches Into Seller Gold
September 18, 2025

Every unclicked search box is a treasure map, and Amazon just handed sellers a compass. 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,...