Partnerships
Verifone Owner in Talks to Buy Payments Firm Moneris
May 03, 2026

A pair of Canadian banks is reportedly in talks to sell payments-focused FinTech Moneris. 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...

Cryptocurrency
Brazil Outlaws Crypto Remittances From FX Companies
May 03, 2026

Brazil has forbidden electronic foreign exchange (eFX) companies from using cryptocurrencies to settle overseas remittances. 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,...

Cryptocurrency
Crypto Firms Keep Stablecoin Rewards Under Senate Deal
May 03, 2026

Lawmakers have reportedly struck an important agreement on the way toward finalizing new cryptocurrency legislation. 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,...

Apple
Apple’s Vibe Coding App Curb Leaves Startups Frustrated
May 03, 2026

Apple’s approach to so-called “vibe coding” apps has reportedly triggered complaints among startups and investors. 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,...

Partnerships
GameStop Makes $55 Billion Bid to Acquire eBay
May 03, 2026

GameStop says it has made a $55.5 billion proposal to acquire eBay. 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...

Facebook / Meta
Meta Acquires ARI to Fuel Humanoid Robot Push
May 03, 2026

Meta has acquired Assured Robot Intelligence (ARI), a startup developing artificial intelligence models for general-purpose, humanoid robots. 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...

The Weekender
Mother’s Day, but Make It Platinum
May 02, 2026

Mother’s Day is the annual moment when otherwise rational adults look into the maw of modern commerce and ask a spiritually revealing question: Is brunch enough? Usually, yes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI CFO Says Company Hits Core Targets Despite Stretch Goals
May 01, 2026

OpenAI Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar said Thursday (April 30) that the company is meeting its objectives. 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...

Partnerships
Uber Taps Hertz Subsidiary to Scale Robotaxi Program
May 01, 2026

Hertz plans to expand beyond its car rental business and serve “the next era of mobility” with a new affiliated operating company that will provide fleet management solutions for autonomous robotaxi and driver-led rideshare fleets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...