Credit Cards
Top Performers Prove Speed, Security Define Best-in-Class Card Issuing
November 04, 2025

While card issuers prioritize broad product offerings or aggressive marketing, the truly best-in-class performance in the payments sector hinges on a commitment to speed and security in customer experience and operational choices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

SMBs
Small Businesses Want Credit That Works Their Way
November 04, 2025

For small and mid-sized companies, credit has evolved from a safety net into a growth engine, and what businesses want from it is changing fast. The November 2025 “SMB Growth Monitor: Small Businesses, Big Credit Needs,” a collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence and i2c, reveals how...

Gig Economy
Upwork Says AI Projects Drive Growth in Otherwise Sluggish Labor Market
November 03, 2025

The labor market remained sluggish in the third quarter, but demand for freelance talent in areas related to artificial intelligence (AI) helped drive 2% year-over-year growth in gross services volume (GSV) at work marketplace Upwork. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Retail
Simon Says Holidays Will Be Tariff Testing Ground for Luxury Retail
November 03, 2025

It’s a challenging operating and macro environment for retailers. And perhaps no one knows that better than the real estate firm Simon, which owns and invests primarily in shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Google
Google Expands Chrome Browser’s Autofill to Include Passport, Driver’s License
November 03, 2025

Google’s Chrome browser can now fill in a user’s passport, driver’s license, vehicle license plate and vehicle identification number (VIN). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

eCommerce
ThredUp Is ‘Cautious’ on State of the Consumer
November 03, 2025

The resale platform ThredUp reported its strongest year-over-year growth in nearly four years, buoyed by record new customer acquisition and higher engagement from existing buyers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

artificial intelligence
Sam Altman Says OpenAI Revenue Is Over $13 Billion and Growing Steeply
November 03, 2025

OpenAI is doing “well more” than $13 billion in revenue, CEO Sam Altman said on a BG2Pod podcast over the weekend. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Partnerships
Robinhood Gold Subscribers Gain Access to Discounted Mortgage Rates From Sage
November 03, 2025

Robinhood said Monday (Nov. 3) that eligible Robinhood Gold subscribers can now access exclusive discounted mortgage rates and closing credits through digital mortgage lender Sage Home Loans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Cryptocurrency
Zerohash Gains Permission for EU Embedded Crypto and Stablecoin Services
November 03, 2025

Cryptocurrency and stablecoin infrastructure startup zerohash received permission to offer regulated crypto-asset and stablecoin infrastructure services across the European Economic Area. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...