artificial intelligence
Mistral AI CEO Arthur Mensch: Open Source Enables Cost-Effective, Powerful AI
March 07, 2025

Arthur Mensch, co-founder and CEO of artificial intelligence (AI) startup Mistral AI, reportedly said Friday (March 7) that DeepSeek’s AI model contributed to the open-source realm that enables different companies to learn from one another and continually develop better versions. Get the Full Story Complete...

Cryptocurrency
Senate’s GENIUS Stablecoin Bill Calls for Shared State and Federal Oversight
March 07, 2025

No matter how groundbreaking the impact, innovations can’t outrun regulation forever, particularly when that innovation occurs in the highly regulated space of payments and financial services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Cryptocurrency
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: US Should Take ‘Worldwide Lead in Crypto’
March 07, 2025

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday (March 7) that he is a “big proponent of the U.S. taking the worldwide lead in crypto.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Cryptocurrency
Report: Creators of $TRUMP Meme Coin Made $350 Million in 3 Weeks
March 07, 2025

The entities that created the $TRUMP meme coin reportedly made at least $350 million in the three weeks after its launch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Meta
Meta Expands Voice-Powered AI with Llama 4
March 07, 2025

Meta Platforms Inc, the social media giant behind Facebook, is ramping up its efforts in the voice-powered AI space. 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...

Payment Methods
Early Pay-by-Bank Adopters Poised to Win With Gen Z and Millennials
March 07, 2025

Younger consumers are much more open to trying new payment methods, and payments players must be prepared to offer them the spear-tip mechanisms they crave. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
Amazon Gains in Home Furnishings as Walmart’s Market Share Declines, Data Shows
March 07, 2025

The home furnishings market is witnessing a shift, with Amazon gaining ground while Walmart struggles to maintain its share. 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...

Insurance
All-in-One Platforms Help Insurers Meet Customers Where They Want to Get Paid
March 07, 2025

Insurance is one of the most complex industries, marked by multiple touch points among several stakeholders — from carriers to customers, claims adjusters to contractors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

artificial intelligence
55% of COOs Use GenAI to Improve Data Security
March 07, 2025

As cyber threats become more sophisticated, chief operating officers (COOs) are turning to generative AI (GenAI) to enhance data security. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....