Retail
Malls Draw Gen Z Shoppers by Providing Opportunities to Socialize
December 29, 2025

Malls are drawing Gen Z shoppers by catering to young people’s desire to socialize in real life and away from screens. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Cryptocurrency
Cantor Fitzgerald Expects Institutional Adoption of Crypto to Continue in 2026
December 29, 2025

Cantor Fitzgerald reportedly expects institutional adoption of cryptocurrency to continue in 2026, even as the downturn in Bitcoin prices continues. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

CES
Snap and Meta Lead CES AI Showcase
December 29, 2025

This year’s edition of the consumer technology conference CES is reportedly set to feature a variety of products whose main selling point is artificial intelligence (AI). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Investments
Investors Pour $230 Million Into Industrial AI and Insurance
December 29, 2025

From automating warehouse docks and tracking cognitive performance to reshaping insurance underwriting, startups are leveraging new capital to hardwire artificial intelligence (AI) into operational workflows. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Cryptocurrency
Zoomex Debuts Card Connecting TradFi and Crypto Rails
December 29, 2025

Cryptocurrency trading platform Zoomex is accepting registrants for its Zoomex Card, according to a Monday (Dec. 29) 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...

artificial intelligence
AWS and Oracle Lead Government AI Push
December 29, 2025

As federal agencies look to implement agentic artificial intelligence to speed up workflows in 2026, AI infrastructure providers say data organization is a critical first step to making agentic solutions effective. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Bank Regulation
FDIC Requires SouthPoint Bank to Improve Credit Risk Management
December 29, 2025

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) announced a consent order with Birmingham, Alabama-based SouthPoint Bank that concerns “charges of unsafe or unsound banking practices and/or violations of law or regulation relating to weaknesses in management, asset quality, capital, earnings, and liquidity/funding.” Get the Full Story...

Economy
Bank of America CEO Predicts Tariffs Will Ease in 2026
December 29, 2025

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan is forecasting an easing of tariff-related tensions next year. 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,...

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Nvidia Finalizes $5 Billion Purchase of Intel Shares
December 29, 2025

Nvidia has purchased $5 billion in Intel shares as part of a larger tech partnership. 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...