Retail
37% of Shoppers Go In-Store for Beauty Products, Leading All Categories
May 30, 2025

Despite the persistent surge of eCommerce, recent data indicates that physical retail locations continue to play a vital role in consumer purchasing habits, attracting shoppers for distinct reasons and product types that differ significantly from online patterns.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Fintech Investments
Platforms Drag FinTech IPO Index 0.5% Lower in Shortened Trading Week
May 30, 2025

The past few days to be volatile ones in the FinTech IPO realm, as our Index slipped 0.4% in a week that was truncated due to the Memorial Day holiday. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Artificial Intelligence
From Stablecoins to AI Banking: Circle Co-Founder’s Next Billion-Dollar Bet on Agentic Finance
May 30, 2025

Every audacious venture travels a long road from an idea to a tangible institution. In finance, that path is paved as much with the currency of trust as it is with capital and code. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Cryptocurrency
SEC Drops Lawsuit Against Crypto Company Binance and Founder Changpeng Zhao
May 29, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said Thursday (May 29) that it has dismissed its civil enforcement action against Binance entities and Binance founder Changpeng Zhao. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

artificial intelligence
OpenAI Aims to Offer AI Access Through ‘Ambient Computer Layer,’ Without Screens
May 29, 2025

OpenAI reportedly sees an opportunity for artificial intelligence (AI) to move beyond web browsers and mobile apps. 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...

Payments Innovation
ZA Bank to Enable ‘Visa Click to Pay’ in Several Asia-Pacific Markets
May 29, 2025

Hong Kong-based digital bank ZA Bank has become the first card-issuing bank to enable Visa Click to Pay in Hong Kong and will do the same in 11 more Asia-Pacific markets in the future. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Investments
VOX Funding Secures $150 Million Credit Facility for SMB Financing
May 29, 2025

VOX Funding has secured a $150 million credit facility from Raven Capital to continue expanding its flexible financing options for U.S. businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Amazon
Amazon Building Team Focused on Creating ‘Entirely New Product Categories’
May 29, 2025

Amazon’s devices unit is reportedly building a new team that is focused on inventing “breakthrough” consumer products and creating “entirely new product categories.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Cryptocurrency
Ex-CFPB Director Chopra Says ‘Big Tech’ Shouldn’t Issue Stablecoins
May 29, 2025

Does the U.S. consumer have a potential stablecoin problem? 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. By completing this form,...