Blockchain
State Street Deploys Infrastructure Platform for Tokenized Assets
January 15, 2026

Financial services and banking firm State Street has introduced an infrastructure platform for tokenized assets. 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
BlackRock Says AI Partnership Raises $12.5 Billion Toward $30 Billion Goal
January 15, 2026

BlackRock has raised $12.5 billion in its artificial intelligence partnership with Microsoft, Bloomberg reported Thursday (Jan. 15), citing commentary from the company’s fourth-quarter 2025 earnings call. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Blockchain
Swift Completes Tokenized Asset Trial With BNP Paribas
January 15, 2026

Swift said it has concluded a digital assets interoperability trial with a trio of banks. 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 Launches Plans for Data Centers and Robotics
January 15, 2026

OpenAI is reportedly lining up suppliers to support a major product expansion over the next few years. 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...

Cryptocurrency
Senate Crypto Regulation Markup Fizzles Over Stablecoin Yield Debate
January 15, 2026

Getting crypto markets legislation passed in the U.S. is becoming as volatile as crypto markets themselves. 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...

Partnerships
Uber and Kroger Launch Nationwide Same-Day Delivery
January 15, 2026

Uber and its associated apps have launched a partnership with grocery chain Kroger. 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...

Earnings
Goldman Ditches Consumer Credit as AI Takes Center Stage
January 15, 2026

The latest earnings from Goldman Sachs, released Thursday (Jan. 15), highlight a firm increasingly defined by digital engagement, artificial intelligence and automation, even as management signaled a decisive shift away from consumer balance-sheet businesses tied to Apple Card and Apple Savings. Get the Full Story...

Artificial Intelligence
Alibaba Adds Agentic and Payments Capabilities to Consumer AI App
January 15, 2026

Alibaba has added agentic and payments capabilities to its consumer-facing artificial intelligence (AI) app Qwen App. 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...

Blockchain
LSEG Deploys Digital Settlement Service DiSH
January 15, 2026

Financial markets infrastructure provider LSEG launched its new digital settlement service, known as Digital Settlement House (LSEG DiSH). 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...