The Weekender
The Weekender: When Baseball’s Brain Trust Becomes a Tech Stack
November 01, 2025

If the Dodgers and Blue Jays keep playing like they did in that 18-inning fever dream last Monday in Los Angeles, the World Series might need a server upgrade. Between Shohei Ohtani’s video‑game night and Freddie Freeman’s walk‑off in Game 3, the ballpark screens felt...

artificial intelligence
TranscendAP Secures Venture Funding to Grow AI-Driven AP Automation Software
October 31, 2025

TranscendAP said Thursday (Oct. 30) that it secured venture funding to accelerate the growth of its artificial intelligence-driven accounts payable automation software. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Agentic AI Takes Over Patent Search
October 31, 2025

Agentic AI is reshaping how patents are searched, written and understood, marking what IPWatchdog calls a “new paradigm” for innovation. The emerging technology is moving patent work from single-query search toward multi-step, goal-driven investigation, raising new questions about how invention is defined and who deserves...

Cryptocurrency
Tether Releases Report Showing $6.8 Billion Excess Reserves
October 31, 2025

Stablecoin issuer Tether released an attestation report Friday (Oct. 31) saying that as of Sept. 30, its reserves exceeded its liabilities by $6.8 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Cryptocurrency
Decoding Stablecoin Accounting for CFOs and Treasury Teams
October 31, 2025

Stablecoins are increasingly everywhere, and corporate finance teams are cautiously taking notice.  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...

Banking
Court Backs Fed’s Power to Block FinTech Access to Payment Rails
October 31, 2025

Access to the Federal Reserve’s payment rails has long been coveted by FinTechs and non-traditional financial institutions seeking a direct link into the heart of the U.S. banking system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Cryptocurrency
Ripple Powers Aid Delivery and Funding for Global Nonprofits
October 31, 2025

Cryptocurrency firm Ripple said three global nonprofit organizations focused on development and humanitarian efforts are using its payment solution and its stablecoin. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Walmart
Walmart Adds AI-Powered In-Store Search
October 31, 2025

Walmart has launched several new artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed to help customers with their holiday shopping. 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...

Technology
Cities Deploy Robots as Firefighters, Tour Guides and Lawnmowers
October 31, 2025

Some cities and counties have reportedly identified use cases in which it makes sense to have robots do the work. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....