Cryptocurrency
Stripe’s Stablecoin Expansion Faces Sanctions Scrutiny
February 03, 2026

Stripe’s push into stablecoins is encountering early friction as its newly acquired crypto startup Bridge becomes linked to transactions allegedly involving scammers and sanctioned entities, according to The Information. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Retail
PepsiCo Cuts Snack Prices as Affordability Pressures Reshape Grocery Spending
February 03, 2026

PepsiCo is moving to lower prices on some of its best-known snack brands, citing mounting consumer affordability concerns as households head into the NFL’s Super Bowl week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI Denies Report of Dissatisfaction With Nvidia AI Chips
February 03, 2026

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said Monday (Feb. 2) that the artificial intelligence startup is satisfied with Nvidia’s AI chips. 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...

Investments
Crypto.com Sets Up Prediction Market Platform in US
February 03, 2026

Crypto.com on Tuesday (Feb. 3) announced the launch of OG, a new prediction market platform that lets users trade contracts tied to the outcomes of real-world events. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Earnings
PayPal Swaps CEOs as Checkout Slows and 2026 Reset Begins
February 03, 2026

PayPal finds itself in a transition year, as 2026 signals a reworking of strategy while growth cools, with deceleration in its online branded checkout franchise. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Walmart
Walmart Reaches $1 Trillion Market Cap, Aided by Embrace of eCommerce and AI
February 03, 2026

Walmart’s market capitalization topped $1 trillion on Tuesday (Feb. 3) after its shares rose as much as 1.6% in early trading and more than doubled over the past two years, the Financial Times reported Tuesday. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Cryptocurrency
How Banking-Grade Crypto Is Replacing Bitcoin’s Cowboy Finance
February 03, 2026

Crypto’s Wild West used to have a cowboy problem. For much of the sector’s nascent history there were too many gunslingers and not enough sheriffs, with the digital asset space defined by its rule avoidance and a culture that prized speed over safety. Get the...

VISA
Visa Acceptance Platform Adds Tap to Pay on iPhone Capability
February 03, 2026

Visa now enables its Visa Acceptance Platform clients to offer Tap to Pay on iPhone. 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,...

Amazon
Amazon Delivered 30% More Items Same or Next Day in 2025
February 03, 2026

Amazon increased the number of items it delivered to Prime members in the United States the same or next day by 30% in 2025. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...