Cryptocurrency
SEC Proposes Rules to Streamline Capital Formation for Digital Asset Entrepreneurs
August 18, 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed new rules that it said in a Tuesday (Aug. 18) press release would create a clear framework for certain investment contracts involving crypto assets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Artificial Intelligence
Anthropic Beats OpenAI in Revenue for First Time
August 18, 2026

Anthropic’s sales topped those of OpenAI for the first time in the second quarter, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday (Aug. 18), citing figures obtained from unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Investments
PointsKash Secures Capital Commitment After Beginning Rollout of Crypto ATMs
August 18, 2026

FinTech PointsKash has secured a strategic capital commitment of up to $100 million from Hawk Capital Advisors to support the national rollout of its FinTech, payments, loyalty rewards and digital commerce offerings, PointsKash said in a Wednesday (Aug. 12) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Retail
Brands Are Losing Shelf Space to AI Algorithms
August 18, 2026

Tesco has spent three decades learning what more than 24 million U.K. households buy through its Clubcard loyalty program. Now the grocer is testing what happens when artificial intelligence stops recommending groceries and starts building the basket itself. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Digital Payments
TikTok App Code Suggests Exploration of Peer-to-Peer Payment Feature
August 18, 2026

TikTok is exploring a feature that would enable peer-to-peer payments between users via direct messages, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (Aug. 18). 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
FBI Plans $88M AI Infrastructure Investment
August 18, 2026

The FBI plans to spend as much as $88 million on artificial infrastructure to expand its AI capacity, Fedscoop reported Tuesday (Aug. 18), citing procurement documents. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Cross-border Payments
Currency Just Became Treasury’s Newest Superpower
August 18, 2026

A global business shouldn’t have to choose between local checkout for its customers and manageable treasury for its chief financial officer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Cryptocurrency
Kraken Brings Multi-Asset Debit Card to US Market
August 18, 2026

Kraken has launched its multi-asset debit card, Krak Card, in the United States, about eight months after introducing the card in the United Kingdom and the European Economic Area (EEA), the company said in a Tuesday (Aug. 18) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

eCommerce
eCommerce Takes 17.1% of Retail Sales as Online Growth Accelerates
August 18, 2026

For every $100 Americans spent at retailers in the second quarter, $17.10 went through eCommerce, extending a gradual but persistent redirection of retail spending toward digital channels. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...