Artificial Intelligence
Courts Split on Whether AI Training Is Fair Use
July 01, 2026

The first wave of  artificial intelligence (AI) regulation focused on what goes into models. California’s Training Data Transparency Act, which went into effect Jan. 1, requires developers to disclose their training data, including sources, collection periods and whether data includes copyrighted or personal information. The...

Cryptocurrency
Stablecoins Outgrow the Exchanges That Built Them
July 01, 2026

Stablecoins and exchanges once solved each other’s biggest problem. Now they are each trying to compete for the other’s role in the financial value chain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
Kroger Pays $1.65 Billion for Grocery Chain Giant Eagle
July 01, 2026

Kroger is set to acquire Pennsylvania-based grocery chain Giant Eagle for $1.65 billion. 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...

Supply Chain
FedEx Moves to Sell Supply Chain Unit to Continue Corporate Streamlining
July 01, 2026

FedEx plans to sell FedEx Supply Chain to CMA CGM Group, a Marseille-based global provider of sea, land, air and logistics solutions, at an enterprise value of $1.4 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Legal & Regulation
OCC Opens the Black Box on Bank Charter Denials
July 01, 2026

For FinTechs weighing whether to become banks, the biggest obstacle arguably has been understanding where regulatory standards have tripped up other applicants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Artificial Intelligence
UN Warns That AI Safety Is Lagging Behind AI Progress
July 01, 2026

While artificial intelligence (AI)’s capabilities are expanding, a new United Nations (U.N.) report says its safety rules are lacking. 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...

Cryptocurrency
Open USD’s Biggest Challenge Isn’t Circle or Tether, It’s History
July 01, 2026

Institutional memory tends to go out the window when covering crypto’s innovations. 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...

Economy
Automakers See Stable Car Sales Despite War and Inflation
July 01, 2026

Vehicle sales in the United States have not declined this year as they have during past times of war and economic pressure, Reuters reported Wednesday (July 1). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Artificial Intelligence
Companies Begin to Rehire Following AI Job Cuts
July 01, 2026

Employers who once viewed artificial intelligence as a replacement for workers are rehiring employees, CNBC reported Wednesday (July 1). 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...