Consumer Finance
Paycheck-to-Paycheck Families Feel No Relief From Fed Rate Cut
September 17, 2025

The U.S. Federal Reserve’s quarter-point interest rate cut, a move widely expected after months on pause, offers a glimmer of hope for U.S. households, but it remains to be seen how quickly, and how deeply, relief will be felt in everyday budgets, especially for the...

artificial intelligence
Oracle and OpenAI Strike $300 Billion Cloud Agreement for AI Infrastructure 
September 17, 2025

Oracle’s $300 billion agreement to provide cloud services to OpenAI beginning in 2027 is one of the largest technology contracts on record. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

IPO
Strava Prepares to Launch IPO as Soon as Early 2026
September 17, 2025

Fitness tracking app Strava is reportedly set to hear pitches from investment banks for roles in the company’s initial public offering. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Cryptocurrency
MoneyGram to Launch Stablecoin-Based Solution for Cross-Border Finance
September 17, 2025

MoneyGram plans to launch a new stablecoin-based solution for cross-border finance in Colombia and then expand it to additional markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Cryptocurrency
Clara and Bitso Team to Launch Stablecoin-Backed Payments
September 17, 2025

Spend management platform Clara has launched a partnership with crypto-focused financial services firm Bitso. 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...

Regulation
SEC and CFTC Delay Amendments to Investment Fund Adviser Reporting Form
September 17, 2025

Investment fund advisers will have another year to comply with amendments to Form PF, a confidential reporting form used by some private fund advisers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Shipping
Businesses Uncertain Who Will Pay New Port Fees Charged on Chinese Ships
September 17, 2025

New U.S. port fees are set to be charged on Chinese ships beginning Oct. 14, but U.S. businesses are reportedly uncertain who will ultimately pay them. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Cryptocurrency
Kraken and Circle Join Forces to Expand Stablecoin Access
September 17, 2025

Cryptocurrency platform Kraken has launched a partnership with stablecoin issuer Circle. 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 completing this form, you...

B2B Payments
AI-Powered Invisible Fence Theory Redefines Payments Security
September 17, 2025

For much of its history, payments security has been essentially synonymous with friction. 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....