Cryptocurrency
Rain Raises $58 Million to Expand Global Stablecoin Infrastructure Platform
August 28, 2025

Rain raised $58 million in a Series B funding round to expand its global stablecoin infrastructure platform and services. 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
Aurelian Raises $14 Million for AI That Fields Non-Emergency 911 Calls
August 28, 2025

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artificial intelligence
How the NFL Is Leveling Up With AI for Game Day and Beyond
August 28, 2025

The National Football League has expanded its partnership with Microsoft to put new artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the hands of its 32 teams in time for the start of the 2025 football season on Sept. 4. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Banking
Revolut Mulls Next Moves on US Banking Acquisition
August 28, 2025

U.K. FinTech Revolut is reportedly getting closer to entering the U.S. banking space. 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...

SMBs
Visa Says Unified Commerce Lets Small Shops Play Big
August 28, 2025

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eCommerce
Agentic AI Needs Strong Verification to Unlock Safe, Scalable Commerce
August 28, 2025

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Loans
Lenders Fight Fraud and Find Borrowers With Alternative Data
August 28, 2025

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Real-Time Payments
Consumers Push Banks to Double Down on Real-Time Rails
August 28, 2025

Consumers expect money to move at digital speed. 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...

Digital Payments
Why 41% of Consumers Stick to Basic Tech While 10% Push the Limits
August 28, 2025

When it comes to connected technology, consumers don’t move in lockstep. 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...