Artificial Intelligence
xAI CFO Mike Liberatore Leaves After About 3 Months
September 03, 2025

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI has reportedly seen a string of executive departures, with the latest being its chief financial officer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Google
Google’s Ad Stack Remains Intact After Ruling, but Could Face Stiffer Competition, Experts Say
September 03, 2025

Google dodged a pair of antitrust bullets on either side of the Atlantic this week but could still come under increased competitive fire, analysts said. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Partnerships
Fizz and Gopuff Team to Provide College Grocery Deliveries
September 03, 2025

College-focused social app Fizz is reportedly entering the world of grocery delivery. 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...

Cryptocurrency
Jack Ma-Linked Yunfeng Financial Buys Ether While Expanding Into ‘Frontier Areas’
September 03, 2025

Yunfeng Financial Group, a Hong Kong-based provider of brokerage, asset management, insurance and FinTech services that is linked to Jack Ma, disclosed Tuesday (Sept. 2) that it invested $44 million to acquire 10,000 ether (ETH) as reserve assets. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Payments Innovation
Fed Targets AI, Crypto Innovation at Policy Gathering
September 03, 2025

The Federal Reserve is holding a conference in October focused on payment system improvements. 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
Aeon Enables Crypto-to-Fiat Payments via Pix QR Codes in Brazil
September 03, 2025

Aeon now enables Brazilian users to pay with cryptocurrency assets while merchants receive Brazilian Real via the nation’s instant payment network, Pix. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Fitness
Polar Debuts Wearable Subscription-Free Fitness Band
September 03, 2025

Fitness hardware brand Polar has introduced a screen-free, subscription-free fitness band. 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,...

Investments
ID.me Nets $340M for Digital Identity Push
September 03, 2025

Digital identity wallet ID.me raised $340 million across Series E financing, announced Wednesday (Sept. 3), and a credit facility, announced earlier. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Investments
You.com Valued at $1.5 Billion Amid Shift From AI Search 
September 03, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) startup You.com has reportedly raised $100 million in new funding. 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...