Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI’s New GPT-5 Can Write Software on Demand
August 07, 2025

OpenAI on Thursday (Aug. 7) launched GPT-5, its most advanced language model to date, calling it a leap toward artificial general intelligence (AGI) and a transformative tool for businesses, developers and everyday users. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Mobile Applications
Apps and Digital Deals Connect With Cautious Consumers in Q2
August 07, 2025

Fast-food chains are still ringing up sales, but the diners they serve look different from a year ago. 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...

Legal
Retailer’s Win Court Battle Over Debit Interchange Fees
August 07, 2025

A North Dakota judge has fired the starting gun on what could become the biggest reset of U.S. debit card economics since the Durbin Amendment itself, 14 years on — as an order came down vacating the Federal Reserve’s 2011 swipe fee cap. Get the...

Earnings
Uber and Lyft Take Divergent Routes Chasing Shared Mobility Platform Goal
August 07, 2025

While both Uber and Lyft showed healthy top-line growth and improving fundamentals, their underlying narratives — shared during their Q2 2025 earnings calls — revealed a deeper divergence when it comes to owning the mobility platform layer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Acquisitions
Marqeta Acquires TransactPay to Bolster Card Program Management
August 07, 2025

Card issuing platform Marqeta officially acquired TransactPay to bolster its card program management capabilities in the United Kingdom and Europe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Fintech Investments
AI Startup Casap Raises $25 Million to Fight First-Party Fraud
August 07, 2025

Casap, which fights first-party fraud, raised $25 million in Series A 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...

Economy
Consumers Feel Better About Finances Despite Inflation Woes
August 07, 2025

American consumers feel more optimistic about their finances, but wary of several other economic factors. 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,...

Subscriptions
The Browser Company Adds Pro Plan Amid Rise of AI-Search
August 07, 2025

The Browser Company reportedly debuted a Pro subscription for its artificial intelligence-integrated web browser, Dia. 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,...

Acquisitions
Upwork Targets Enterprise Businesses With New Acquisitions 
August 07, 2025

Employment marketplace Upwork appears to be expanding beyond its freelancer-focused roots. 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,...