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Cross-border Payments
How ISO Standards Could Reshape Cross-Border Payments
December 20, 2024

Since the inception of global trade, the world’s financial systems have largely talked past and around each other. 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...

B2B Payments
The Payments Problem Small Businesses Don’t Know They Have
December 20, 2024

The circle of trust and the issues around risk management explored in PYMNTS’ recent “What’s Next in Payments” articles are often heavy on future technology. They may bring to mind a consumer logging into a bank app, sending a P2P payment or transacting with a...

Fintech Investments
Tough Week for FinTech IPO Index as Rally Fades to 6.1% Loss
December 20, 2024

It was a tough week for the FinTech IPO index, with last week’s rally fading in the face of some year-end trades and news events. Every company, except OppFi, was down, leading the index to drop a shade over 6% for the week. Get the...

Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Support for More Apple Desktop Apps
December 19, 2024

OpenAI launched more integrations of ChatGPT with desktop apps on Apple devices Thursday (Dec. 19), saying these offerings will help users automate more of the work they do on desktops. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Retail
Will Auto Sales Define the Next Amazon-Walmart Contest?
December 19, 2024

It seems as if consumers can buy just about anything from Amazon. Now, you can add cars to that list. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Artificial Intelligence
AI Fuels Tech Surge as Micron, Databricks and Basis Ride Wave of Growth
December 19, 2024

Micron Technology posted a stunning 400% jump in data center revenue amid soaring AI chip demand, while data intelligence firm Databricks secured a massive $10 billion funding round at a $62 billion valuation. The AI growth momentum also reached the accounting sector, with startup Basis...

Investments
Justt Raises $30 Million for AI-Powered Chargeback Management Platform
December 19, 2024

Chargeback management firm Justt raised $30 million to bolster its artificial intelligence-powered platform. 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....

Retail
Big Lots Says Previously Announced Sale Has Fallen Through
December 19, 2024

Big Lots said Thursday (Dec. 19) that it is preparing to begin going out of business (GOB) sales at all its remaining stores after determining that it no longer expects to complete its previously announced sale to Nexus Capital Management. Get the Full Story Complete the...

B2B Payments
This Week in B2B: New Year, New Back-Office Innovations
December 19, 2024

The B2B payments landscape is at a pivotal juncture as 2025 approaches. 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...