Artificial Intelligence
Singapore Pledges to Use AI to Protect Workers’ Jobs
August 09, 2026

Singapore is benefiting from the rapid growth of artificial intelligence. Its prime minister wants to make sure its people are as well. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Artificial Intelligence
Cursor Brand Name May Not Survive SpaceX Acquisition
August 09, 2026

SpaceX’s acquisition of AI coding startup Cursor could be completed in the coming days. 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...

Fraud Prevention
Jury Duty Scams Mark Latest Evolution of Impersonation Fraud
August 09, 2026

Impersonation scammers reportedly have a new target: people afraid of being punished for missing jury duty. 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...

Bank Regulation
OCC Says No to Bunq US Banking License Bid
August 09, 2026

American banking regulators have reportedly turned down Dutch FinTech Bunq’s request for a banking license. 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,...

Cryptocurrency
Brazil Tells Crypto Exchanges to Delay Overseas Transfers
August 09, 2026

Brazil’s new fraud-prevention rules require cryptocurrency exchanges to delay some overseas transfers by 24 hours. 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,...

Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI Halts New Model Rollout Due to Security Worries
August 09, 2026

OpenAI is pausing internal activity related to a new artificial intelligence model due to security concerns. 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...

Cryptocurrency
Senate CLARITY Act Draft Seeks Stablecoin, DeFi Compromise
August 09, 2026

The U.S. Senate is reportedly inching closer to passing its long-delayed cryptocurrency legislation. 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....

Economy
Homer’s Economy Ran on Oxen, Wine and Trust
August 08, 2026

Odysseus had no Visa, no Venmo and no helpful fraud alert from Ithaca National Bank warning that a palace full of unfamiliar men was charging dinner to his household. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Investments
Harvey Targets $15.5 Billion Valuation as Revenue Surges Past $350 Million
August 07, 2026

Legal artificial intelligence (AI) startup Harvey is in talks to raise $500 million at a $15.5 billion valuation, including the investment, The Information reported Friday (Aug. 7), citing an unnamed source. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...