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B2B Payments
SMBs Need to Cut the Check Before Checks Cut Them
February 04, 2025

It’s 2025, and yet many of America’s businesses are still stuck in the past, stubbornly clinging to paper checks. The problem with doing payments the same way they’ve done since the 18th century? Fraudsters, always looking for an easy target, are increasingly using 21st century technology...

Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI’s ‘Deep Research’ Aims to Impact Business Intelligence
February 03, 2025

OpenAI’s new “Deep Research” tool is poised to transform how businesses gather intelligence and shape their corporate strategy, according to experts. But it does come with some key caveats. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI Files Trademark Application for Hardware, Robots and AI Chips
February 03, 2025

A trademark application filed Friday (Jan. 31) by OpenAI reportedly suggests new product lines the company could pursue. 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...

Investments
Jump Raises $20 Million for AI-Powered Financial Advice Tools
February 03, 2025

Jump, which provides artificial intelligence tools to financial advisors, raised $20 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,...

B2B Payments
JCPenney Debuts Bulk Ordering Tool for Businesses and Nonprofits
February 03, 2025

JCPenney has debuted a tool to help businesses and nonprofits purchase products at bulk order prices. 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,...

Banking
Santander’s US Digital Bank Platform Marks $2 Billion in Deposits
February 03, 2025

Santander’s American digital banking platform has surpassed $2 billion in deposits four months after launch. 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...

Investments
Trump: New American Sovereign Wealth Fund Could Invest in TikTok
February 03, 2025

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday (Feb. 3) that creates an American sovereign wealth fund and said the fund could invest in TikTok. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Delivery
Can Delivery Robots Solve Last-Mile Logistics Issues?
February 03, 2025

Serve Robotics CEO Ali Kashani envisions autonomous delivery robots transforming urban logistics by optimizing the pickup and delivery of food and other products to lower the cost of last-mile delivery for businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI and SoftBank Partner on Enterprise AI Solutions in Japan
February 03, 2025

OpenAI and the SoftBank Group agreed to establish a joint venture company that will market enterprise artificial intelligence solutions to major companies in Japan. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...