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Artificial Intelligence
Perplexity Announces AI-Powered Web Browser Comet
February 24, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered search engine Perplexity AI is planning on launching its own web browser. 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,...

Investments
Monument Bank Weighs $253 Million Fundraise Before IPO
February 24, 2025

Before it goes public, the United Kingdom’s Monument Bank is reportedly in talks to raise money. 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
Alibaba Places $52 Billion Price Tag on AI Plans
February 24, 2025

Last week, Chinese tech conglomerate Alibaba announced a major uptick in AI spending. 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...

Banking
JPMorgan Spending Additional $50 Billion on Private Credit Effort
February 24, 2025

JPMorgan Chase is reportedly earmarking another $50 billion for its direct lending efforts. 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...

Cross-border Payments
Ace Money Transfer Partners With Mastercard on X-Border Payments
February 24, 2025

Ace Money Transfer is partnering with Mastercard Move, Mastercard’s suite of money movement solutions. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
AI-Powered Robots Advance in General Tasks in a Crowded Market
February 24, 2025

The dream of having robots do household chores inched a little closer to reality last week. 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...

Payment Methods
Pay by Bank Is User Experience Grand Slam for Sports Betting
February 24, 2025

When it comes to sports betting, speed isn’t just for the players on the field. It’s also a critical factor in the flow of cash, where seamless deposits, lightning-fast payouts and frictionless transactions can make or break a bettor’s experience. Get the Full Story Complete...

B2B Payments
Procurement Fraud Is on the Rise; Here’s How to Stop It
February 24, 2025

Operational uncertainty remains an obvious, if persistent, challenge for middle-market firms. This would be enough to derail even the best-laid plans if it happened in a silo, but this operational uncertainty is one that fraud within the procure-to-pay (P2P) cycles of mid-market firms can significantly...

Artificial Intelligence
68% of Zillennials Use Voice Technology for Daily Tasks
February 24, 2025

Zillennials — those born between 1991 and 1999 — are using voice technology to simplify daily tasks and manage disruptions. This microgeneration uses voice assistants more frequently than older age groups, particularly in areas like shopping, financial management and obtaining information. Get the Full Story Complete...