Cryptocurrency
Fidelity to Launch US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin Designed to Support Investors
January 28, 2026

Fidelity Investments is set to launch a stablecoin that eligible customers will be able to buy or redeem for $1. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

BNPL
Debit Cards Gain BNPL Options as Banks and FinTechs Converge
January 28, 2026

After-purchase installment plans are moving more firmly into the center of everyday payments, reshaping how banks, FinTechs and retailers compete for the same transactions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Amazon
Amazon Cuts 16,000 Jobs in Broad Organizational Restructuring
January 28, 2026

Amazon said Wednesday (Jan. 28) that it is cutting roughly 16,000 jobs across its global workforce, marking one of the largest headcount reductions in the company’s history. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

B2B Payments
How CFOs Can Put Some Numbers Against Payments Modernization
January 28, 2026

Corporate money movement is no longer just about transferring value but unlocking it. 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....

Cryptocurrency
OKX and Mastercard Enable Stablecoin Payments for European Cardholders
January 28, 2026

OKX has launched a crypto card in the European Economic Area (EEA) that enables direct stablecoins payments anywhere in the world Mastercard is accepted. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft and Meta Earnings Shift Focus to Returns on AI Spending
January 28, 2026

As the first major technology companies prepare to report earnings later today (Jan. 28), attention is shifting from how much Big Tech is spending on artificial intelligence (AI) to whether those investments are starting to pay off. Earnings from Microsoft and Meta Platforms are expected...

Investments
SoftBank Considers Adding $30 Billion to Investment in OpenAI
January 28, 2026

SoftBank Group is in talks to invest another $30 billion in OpenAI, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday (Jan. 28), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Artificial Intelligence
Big Tech Expands AI Across Climate, Search and Public Services
January 28, 2026

This week’s tech news shows artificial intelligence (AI) moving deeper into climate forecasting, search, and the public sector. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Shoppers Trust Banks Over Retailers to Let AI Buy
January 28, 2026

Today’s digital-first shoppers are happy to let artificial intelligence lend an electronic hand as they shop online for everything from clothing to groceries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...