Cryptocurrency
PayPal Extends Role of Stablecoin Into Funding AI Projects
December 18, 2025

PayPal is reportedly extending the role of its stablecoin into artificial intelligence finance. 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....

Blockchain
Mastercard, BlackRock Join Middle East-Focused Blockchain Effort
December 18, 2025

Mastercard, BlackRock and Franklin Templeton are all players in a new blockchain adoption promotion effort. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Everyday Planning and Shopping Lead Consumer Shift to AI Assistants
December 18, 2025

Consumers are increasingly open to letting artificial intelligence (AI) move beyond answering questions and begin acting on their behalf, but that willingness remains selective and uneven. New PYMNTS Intelligence data shows meaningful interest in autonomous AI assistants for everyday planning, even as a sizable share...

Legal & Regulation
Instacart Settles FTC Lawsuit Alleging Deceptive Advertising and Subscription Enrollments
December 18, 2025

Instacart agreed to pay $60 million to settle a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit that alleged the company engaged in deceptive tactics. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Markets
Coinbase Teams With Kalshi to Offer Prediction Market Access
December 18, 2025

Coinbase has become the latest financial platform to enter the prediction market game. 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...

Partnerships
Crypto Firm Ripple Expands TJM Partnership
December 18, 2025

Cryptocurrency solutions company Ripple says it has expanded its partnership with broker-dealer TJM Investments. 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...

Amazon
Amazon Extends Payroll and Cybersecurity Help to Small Businesses
December 18, 2025

Amazon Business is offering new benefits to members of its Business Prime program. 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...

Partnerships
Blackstone and Revolut Discuss Collaboration to Reach Investors
December 18, 2025

Alternative asset manager Blackstone is reportedly in talks to offer its funds through FinTech company Revolut’s platform. 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
Crypto Thefts Reached $3.4 Billion in 2025
December 18, 2025

Cryptocurrency thefts crept up this year amid a rise in hacks from North Korea. 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...