Walmart
Walmart Finalizes Purchase of TV Ad Platform Vibe.co
August 04, 2026

Walmart has completed its acquisition of self-service streaming TV advertising platform Vibe.co. 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...

Credit Cards
Thredd Brings Pliant’s Embedded Finance Model to the US
August 04, 2026

Thredd is helping Pliant expand its commercial credit/embedded finance platform to 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, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...

Artificial Intelligence
$30 an Hour Buys a Robot Housekeeper in San Francisco
August 04, 2026

Tau Robotics began sending humanoid robots into San Francisco homes in late July for $30-an-hour cleaning visits, ABC7 San Francisco reported Friday (July 31). The invite-only service is still building its waitlist. Tau said its robots vacuum, wipe counters, empty trash and clear light clutter,...

Artificial Intelligence
White House AI Tests Could Become a New Trust Signal for Banks
August 04, 2026

The White House is creating a new checkpoint for the most powerful artificial intelligence models before they reach the market. It may be voluntary, but banks and other regulated companies could soon treat it as something closer to a seal of inspection. Get the Full...

Banking
Wells Fargo Plans to Launch Tokenized Deposits This Fall
August 04, 2026

Wells Fargo reportedly hopes to launch tokenized deposits for corporate/commercial customers. 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...

Partnerships
SeatGeek and Priority Integration Cuts Payment Processing Costs for Venues and Teams
August 04, 2026

Sports and entertainment organizations that partner with global ticketing firm SeatGeek can now access Priority Commerce’s payment capabilities. 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,...

Banking
Dakota Eyes Pivot From Money Services Firm to Regulated Bank
August 04, 2026

Programmable money movement firm Dakota is seeking a national trust bank charter, according to a Tuesday (Aug. 4) message to customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Legal & Regulation
FTC Lawsuit Signals Regulatory Linkage of Privacy and Consumer Protection
August 04, 2026

Federal and state regulators are expanding their scrutiny of digital business practices by treating privacy violations and deceptive consumer practices as part of the same enforcement framework. The trend that could have implications for companies handling sensitive personal data well beyond the healthcare sector. Get...

Earnings
FIS Deepens Its Banking Push With Payments and Issuing
August 04, 2026

FIS management spent much of Tuesday morning (Aug. 4) talking about banking, issuing and payments growth. 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...