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....

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Pinterest Launches AI Shopping Assistant and Gen AI Controls
October 31, 2025

 Visual search-and-discovery platform Pinterest is turning inspiration into action. The company on Thursday (Oct. 30) introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) shopping assistant and upgraded its boards with generative technology that personalizes recommendations and surfaces shoppable products in real time. Get the Full Story Complete...

Cryptocurrency
US Seeks Review of Basel Committee Rules on Banks’ Crypto Holdings
October 31, 2025

The Basel Committee’s rules on banks’ cryptocurrency holdings reportedly may be overhauled because of the rapid adoption of stablecoins. 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...

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Agentic AI Splits the Field Between Builders and Users
October 31, 2025

Earnings season has illuminated in real time how artificial intelligence (AI) has been making steady inroads into how companies plan, operate and serve customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Adobe Aims to Reassure Investors as AI Transforms Markets for Creative Software
October 31, 2025

While Adobe’s annual conference held this week focused on retaining the business of marketers, filmmakers and content creators, it reportedly also sought to reassure investors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Loans
Affirm Expands Credit Facility With New York Life
October 31, 2025

Affirm has gained off-balance sheet funding from New York Life that can support $1.75 billion in consumer loan volume per year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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This Week in Stablecoins: The Race to Own the Rails
October 31, 2025

Blockchain was built to be the infrastructure for a new era of financial services. Until recently, the industry had seemed far from that goal, stuck primarily in “offshore casinos” and peddled by speculators. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Cash
Banks and Retailers Face Challenges as Pennies Become Scarce
October 31, 2025

The wind-down of the penny is reportedly causing problems for banks and retailers. 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....

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Is Meta Placing an Unrealistic Bet on AI?
October 31, 2025

Meta is pouring billions into its biggest artificial intelligence (AI) bet yet. CEO Mark Zuckerberg told analysts in the company’s Q3 earnings call that he is “very focused on establishing Meta as the leading frontier AI lab” and on “building personal superintelligence for everyone.” It’s...