LoanDepot’s recent expansion into home equity lending paid off in the second quarter, driving unit volume growth of 25% and revenue growth of 18% compared to the first quarter, the company said in a Tuesday (Aug. 4) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the...
A U.S. appeals court overturned a March ruling that temporarily barred Perplexity’s artificial intelligence-powered agentic shopping tools from accessing Amazon’s platform, Reuters reported Tuesday (Aug. 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
Samsung’s recent announcements that it is adding stablecoin support to new smartphones and that it acquired a stake in cryptocurrency exchange operator Dunamu suggest the company is positioning itself as a leader in stablecoins, CoinDesk reported Tuesday (Aug. 4). Get the Full Story Complete the...
Pinterest set out to reinvent itself as an artificial intelligence-driven shopping destination, and its second quarter results suggest the strategy is working. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
Marqeta’s second-quarter earnings call Tuesday (Aug. 4) highlighted embedded finance, multinational issuing, stablecoins and commercial payments as the company’s primary strategic growth initiatives, even as overall growth is expected to moderate in the second half. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
Illinois will require retailers to accept certain cash payments, beginning Jan. 1, 2028. 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....
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) can recommend a hotel, assemble an itinerary or suggest a cheaper travel date. It cannot independently guarantee inventory, calculate cancellation terms, authenticate a customer, manage currency conversion or settle funds with multiple suppliers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
Zillow is laying off just over 500 employees as it makes organizational changes, Zillow CEO Jeremy Wacksman said in a Tuesday (Aug. 4) blog post. 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...
LendingTree has launched a ChatGPT plug-in that enables consumers to explore current mortgage and refinance rates through a natural conversation with the artificial intelligence assistant. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
