Retail
Lululemon Embraces AI to Accelerate Design and Go-to-Market Processes
September 04, 2025

Lululemon Athletica aims to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and technology to enhance its ability to develop new products and bring them to market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Blockchain
Stripe and Paradigm Launch Firm Developing ‘Payments-First Blockchain’
September 04, 2025

Financial infrastructure provider Stripe and crypto investment firm Paradigm have announced a “payments-first blockchain” called Tempo that is optimized for stablecoins and real-world payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Consumer Finance
Figure Technology Targets $2T Consumer Lending Market With Blockchain and AI  
September 04, 2025

Expanding access to credit remains one of the biggest challenges in consumer finance. Legacy systems continue to slow approvals, drive up costs, and limit access to capital. Figure Technology Solutions, in its public filing to offer about 26.3 million shares, is positioning itself as a...

artificial intelligence
OpenAI to Launch Jobs Platform and Certification Program Focused on AI Skills
September 04, 2025

OpenAI is developing a jobs platform and a certification program designed to help workers and employers thrive in an economy that increasingly uses artificial intelligence (AI). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

artificial intelligence
FTC to Question Tech Companies About Risks Around AI-Powered Chatbots
September 04, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reportedly plans to study privacy harms and other risks posed to children and other users of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbots. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Digital Banking
Lead Bank Raises $70 Million to Grow BaaS Platform
September 04, 2025

Lead Bank raised $70 million in a Series B funding round that brought its post-money valuation to $1.47 billion. 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...

B2B Payments
Postage Hikes, Delivery Frictions Turn Paper Checks Into B2B Burden
September 04, 2025

In the hierarchy of business expenses, the cost of a postage stamp rarely registers. Particularly when compared to capital equipment, raw materials or enterprise software. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Loans
Chase Uses Nova Credit to Bolster Cash Flow Underwriting
September 04, 2025

Chase is using Nova Credit to help power its cash flow underwriting capabilities. 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....

ANTITRUST
Microsoft and EU to Settle Antitrust Case Involving Teams
September 04, 2025

Microsoft and the European Union have reportedly reached a settlement in which the tech giant will avoid an antitrust fine by agreeing to sell its Teams videoconferencing app separately from its Office packages. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...