Cryptocurrency
Arizona Governor Shoots Down Plans for State Bitcoin Reserve
May 04, 2025

Arizona’s governor has vetoed legislation that would have let the state invest in cryptocurrency. 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...

Social Commerce
Trump’s ‘Warm Spot’ for TikTok Could Extend Ban Deadline Again
May 04, 2025

President Donald Trump is willing to give TikTok more time to find a new owner. 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
Airbnb: 50% of Users Turn to AI Bot for Customer Service
May 04, 2025

Airbnb has rolled out an artificial intelligence (AI) bot for customer service in the U.S. 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,...

Retail
Wendy’s Predicts Diners Will Feel Pressured All Year
May 04, 2025

Fast food chain Wendy’s is expecting customers to feel financial pressure for the remainder of the year. 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 Companies Coming to America as Regulators Relax
May 04, 2025

The world’s largest cryptocurrency options exchange is reportedly planning to enter the American market. 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...

Connected Economy
Revolut and Other FinTechs Making Push Into Telecom Sector
May 04, 2025

Companies in the FinTech sector are making inroads into the telecom world. 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...

Retail
Tariffs Leave Retailers’ Lenders Feeling Nervous
May 04, 2025

With tariffs threatening to raise prices, creditors that lend to the retail space are reportedly worried. 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...

Technology
Skype Signs Off: The Original Video Call MVP Hangs Up for Good
May 03, 2025

Skype, the blue bubble that once connected continents and conference rooms with a single click, will fall silent for good on Monday (May 5). For millions who remember the iconic ringtone and the thrill of seeing a loved one’s pixelated face appear on screen, the...

Amazon
Amazon’s Alexa+ Voice Assistant Draws 100,000 Users as Rollout Continues
May 02, 2025

Amazon has rolled out Alexa+, the new version of its voice assistant, to more than 100,000 users so far, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said Thursday (May 1) during the company’s quarterly earnings call. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...