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IPO
Figure Says IPO Is a ‘Call Option’ on the Future of Finance
September 11, 2025

Figure Technology Solutions opened its first session as a publicly traded company with a strong rally, giving the FinTech a multibillion-dollar market capitalization and immediate attention from institutional investors. The early trading strength, as the shares surged 24% above the offer price by $31.11 a...

Artificial Intelligence
Augment Raises $85 Million for AI Teammate for Logistics
September 11, 2025

Augment raised $85 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate the development of its artificial intelligence teammate for logistics, Augie. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

B2B Payments
This Week in B2B: Back-Office Tech Becomes Innovation Fast Lane
September 11, 2025

The B2B sector’s markets move slowly compared to consumer trends, yet when change comes, it tends to reshape the foundations of how companies buy, sell and compete. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Retail
Amazon Bets on Machines. Walmart Bets on People.
September 11, 2025

If there’s a single pattern emerging across 2025’s retail varied landscape, it’s this: businesses are doubling down on what increases loyalty, reduces friction and amplifies their flywheel effect. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Retail
Vroom Delivery Partners With Instacart to Reinvent Convenience
September 11, 2025

Vroom Delivery has integrated Instacart’s retail media solution, Carrot Ads, into its eCommerce platform for convenience stores. 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...

Banking
Mastercard Effort Aims to Promote Contactless ATM Use
September 11, 2025

Mastercard has launched a collaboration with NCR Atleos and ITCARD focused on contactless ATM use. 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...

IPO
Figure Takes in $787 Million After Pricing IPO at $25 Per Share
September 11, 2025

Blockchain-based lender Figure Technology Solutions has increased the pricing of its initial public offering (IPO) to $25 per share. 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...

Security & Fraud
Checks Drive 65% of Fraud Losses
September 11, 2025

The hidden drag on billing modernization isn’t paper alone. 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 form,...

IPO
Klarna IPO Pops 15% as Public Markets Embrace BNPL
September 10, 2025

It’s a long way from here to Klarna’s peak $46 billion valuation from 2001, but Tuesday’s nearly 15% pop in its IPO price offered up a public markets “seal of approval” for buy now, pay later (BNPL) as a game-changing financial services play. Get the...