Partnerships
Modern Treasury Acquires Beam to Add Stablecoins
October 22, 2025

Modern Treasury acquired Beam to create a money movement platform that includes both traditional and stablecoin settlement rails. 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...

Accounts Payable
Acumatica Embeds BILL’s AP Automation Into Cloud ERP
October 22, 2025

U.S. Acumatica customers can now manage and pay bills within their enterprise resource planning system. They can do this with the help of BILL’s accounts payable automation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Artificial Intelligence
Coinbase Enables AI Agents to Access On-Chain Financial Tools
October 22, 2025

Coinbase has launched a tool that supports agentic commerce by giving artificial intelligence agents access to on-chain financial tools like wallets, on-ramps and stablecoin payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Artificial Intelligence
Netflix Expands Gen AI Strategy Across Streaming and Content Production
October 22, 2025

Netflix is expanding its use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) across its streaming platform, advertising operations and content creation, according to CNBC. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

BNPL
Affirm Expands Wayfair Checkout Partnership, Integrating BNPL
October 22, 2025

Affirm is extending its existing relationship with Wayfair, integrating its buy now, pay later (BNPL) option directly into the home goods retailer’s checkout experience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Digital Payments
i2c Certified by Visa as First Global Issuer Processor for Click to Pay
October 22, 2025

Global financial technology company i2c Inc. announced in a Wednesday (Oct. 22) press release that it achieved certification from Visa for global enablement of Click to Pay. According to the release, this certification establishes i2c as the first issuer processor certified globally to enable Visa...

Facebook / Meta
Meta Cuts 600 Roles in AI Unit to Make It More Agile
October 22, 2025

Meta is reportedly cutting about 600 roles in its artificial intelligence unit to make the unit more agile. 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...

Cryptocurrency
Kraken Sees 23% Growth in Transaction Volume Over Q2
October 22, 2025

Cryptocurrency platform Kraken said Wednesday (Oct. 22) that its revenues rose 50% in the third quarter. Revenues reached a record high of $648 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Artificial Intelligence
Sesame Attracts $250 Million in Funding to Advance Voice-Driven AI Wearables
October 22, 2025

Sesame, a conversational AI startup founded by Oculus co-founder Brendan Iribe and technologist Ankit Kumar, has raised $250 million in Series B funding to advance its vision for voice-driven AI wearables. According to TechCrunch, the funding will support the company’s beta rollout and development of...