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IPO
Analysts Urge Caution With IPO Investors ‘Scrutinizing Deals Carefully’
January 26, 2025

The past few weeks have seen hopeful reports about an IPO resurgence. 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...

B2B Payments
What Treasurers Can Learn From How Central Banks Approach Risk
January 24, 2025

As Warren Buffet once said, risk comes from not knowing what you’re doing. After all, opportunities multiply as they are seized — but so do the negative consequences of risk. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Payment Methods
Nearly 60% of Americans Shun Automatic Bill Payments, Study Reveals
January 24, 2025

When it comes to payments, the “set it and forget it” option certainly has its allure. 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...

Retail
Retail Pharmacies Rethink Product Lockdowns as Digital Solutions Aim to Fix Security
January 24, 2025

As retail pharmacies like Walgreens move toward ending product lockdowns, the decision reflects a change in consumer behavior and a response to rising security concerns. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Artificial Intelligence
This Week in AI: Trump Repeals Biden AI Rules but Launches Stargate
January 24, 2025

As expected, President Donal Trump this week signed an executive order rolling back former President Joe Biden’s 2023 artificial intelligence (AI) rules, which had been the country’s most comprehensive set of policies overseeing its advances. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Artificial Intelligence
Memo to GenAI Companies: The Future of Payments Needs Your Focus
January 24, 2025

The payments industry is increasingly defined by speed, security and precision, and generative artificial intelligence promises to transform every facet of financial services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Retail
What Happens When 51% of Retailers Say They Aren’t ‘Data Ready’
January 24, 2025

Forget the days of gut instincts and guesswork. In today’s data-driven operating landscape, real-time insights have gone from the cherry on top to the whole sundae. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Fintech Investments
FinTech IPO Index Gains 1.3% as Katapult and SoFi Lead Platforms Higher
January 24, 2025

The FinTech IPO Index’s momentum through the past week was carried by a slew of company-specific announcements and partnerships. Earnings season has yet to officially make a splash in the group, though Sezzle’s pre-announcement was a notable exception. The overall Index was up 1.3%. Get...

Artificial Intelligence
Anthropic CEO Sees AI-Powered Advances Doubling Human Lifespans
January 23, 2025

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said Thursday (Jan. 23) that accelerated advances in artificial intelligence (AI), particularly in biology, can lead to a doubling of human lifespans in as little as five to 10 years “if we really get this AI stuff right.” Get the Full...