Acquiring
Vanguard Acquires Altruist to Expand Advisor Reach With Tech
August 26, 2026

Investment management company Vanguard plans to acquire wealth technology and custody platform Altruist, the companies said in a Wednesday (Aug. 26) press release. 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
SEC Readies Updated Rule for Crypto Custody
August 26, 2026

Federal securities regulators issued a proposal on updated cryptocurrency custody rules for investment advisors. 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...

Loans
How Private Credit Is Turning Corporate Treasurers Into Data Vendors
August 26, 2026

Credit quality has long decided who gets funded and who doesn’t. Information quality is now drawing that same line in corporate borrowing and working capital. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Loyalty & Rewards
Amex and Bread Kick Off NFL-Themed Card Rewards Program
August 26, 2026

American Express and Bread Financial have launched an NFL-related cards rewards program. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Robot Delivery Is Booming and Cities Want Their Cut
August 26, 2026

Delivery robots are moving past a simple question. Can they use sidewalks? Cities are now asking sharper ones: how many robots, how fast, and what a company should pay to operate them. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Cryptocurrency
Dallas Fed Economists Warn Tokenized Deposits Could Trigger Bank Rate Wars
August 26, 2026

Widespread adoption of tokenized deposits could make it easier for depositors to move their funds to pursue higher interest rates and therefore require banks to raise their rates to remain competitive, two Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas economists wrote in a Tuesday (Aug. 25) blog post. Get the...

Economy
Consumers Gain Spending Power but Pull Back on Major Purchases
August 26, 2026

Inflation remained stubborn in July, but consumers got something they have not always had during the recent run-up in prices: income growth that gave them more purchasing power without prompting another burst of spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Earnings
Kohl’s Sales Dip As Consumers Prioritize Essentials
August 26, 2026

Kohl’s sales continue to slip as its shoppers continue to face household budgetary pressures. 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
DeepSeek Looks to Raise $7 Billion as Revenues Jump Tenfold
August 26, 2026

Chinese artificial intelligence lab DeepSeek has seen its revenues jump by around tenfold since 2025, The Information reported Tuesday (Aug. 25), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...