Artificial Intelligence
Google, Amazon and Meta Embed AI Into Core Products
December 17, 2025

Big Tech’s artificial intelligence (AI) push is accelerating on multiple fronts, from productivity agents embedded in everyday software to deeper bets on infrastructure, content and consumer hardware. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Google
Google Says New AI Model Gemini 3 Flash Is Built for Speed
December 17, 2025

Google launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) model called Gemini 3 Flash on Wednesday (Dec. 17), saying this model is “built for speed” and will be available across the company’s products. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Digital Payments
Visa Says $11 Trillion in Cash Signals Massive Digital Opportunity
December 17, 2025

Predictions of a cashless world have circulated for decades, yet physical money continues to anchor daily commerce across much of the globe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Partnerships
Mastercard and Interchecks Partner to Grow Account-to-Account Payments
December 17, 2025

Mastercard and Interchecks have partnered to expand the adoption of account-to-account (A2A) payments. 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....

Amazon
Amazon Reorganization Combines AI, Silicon and Quantum Computing
December 17, 2025

Amazon has formed a new organization that will bring together its artificial intelligence (AI) models, silicon development and quantum computing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Investments
Imprint Looks Beyond Credit Following $1 Billion Valuation
December 17, 2025

Co-branded credit card startup Imprint is now a billion-dollar company. 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...

eCommerce
Shopify and Contentsquare Team on AI-Driven Customer Behavior Analysis
December 17, 2025

Digital analytics platform Contentsquare has launched a new partnership with Shopify. 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...

Investments
Sequence Raises $20 Million for AI-Powered Billing Automation
December 17, 2025

Revenue platform Sequence has secured $20 million in new funding. 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...

Cryptocurrency
Crypto Industry Leaders Discuss Market Structure Bill With Lawmakers
December 17, 2025

Cryptocurrency industry leaders and lobbyists are reportedly meeting with Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina and other lawmakers Wednesday (Dec. 17) to discuss the crypto market structure bill. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...