Artificial Intelligence
Alibaba’s Qwen Chatbot Halts Coupons Amid Customer Overload
February 09, 2026

An overload of customer requests has reportedly led Alibaba’s AI chatbot to pause issuing coupons. 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...

Banking
Why Banks Want to Issue Stablecoins
February 09, 2026

The idea of a bank-issued digital asset was once an oxymoron. Today, it’s one that’s gaining momentum. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Investors Shift Focus to AI Efficiency and Economics
February 09, 2026

Venture capital continued to flow into the artificial intelligence (AI) sector in early February, though the targets are changing. Investors are now prioritizing the durability and economics of the technology over simple scale. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Investments
Crypto VCs Ditch Tokens for AI and Prediction Markets
February 09, 2026

Crypto venture capital funds are shifting their focus to other opportunities, including stablecoin infrastructure, prediction markets, FinTech and artificial intelligence, Bloomberg reported Monday (Feb. 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Cryptocurrency
Ripple Teams With Securosys and Figment to Boost Custody Business
February 09, 2026

Ripple launched a pair of partnerships to boost the capabilities of its custody business. 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
South Korea Eyes Stricter Crypto Oversight After Bithumb’s $40 Billion Error
February 09, 2026

South Korea plans to step up its regulation of digital assets after cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb accidentally gave away over $40 billion in bitcoin, Reuters reported Monday (Feb. 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Partnerships
NatWest Pays $3.6 Billion for Wealth Manager Evelyn Partners
February 09, 2026

U.K. banking giant NatWest is acquiring wealth manager Evelyn Partners for 2.7 billion pounds (approximately $3.6 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 to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

CFO
Toyota Puts Its CFO in the CEO Seat
February 09, 2026

Toyota’s next CEO isn’t an engineer, a product visionary or a car guy. 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....

Fintech Investments
FinTechs Reshape Middle East Money Movement as Capital Returns
February 09, 2026

The Middle East is proving itself as fertile ground for FinTech investment and innovation. 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...