Cryptocurrency
New Stablecoin Bill Could Define Regulatory Landscape
February 10, 2025

In anticipation of a congressional hearing Tuesday (Feb. 11) on regulating digital assets, Rep. Maxine Waters of California introduced a bill that would establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for payment stablecoins, digital assets pegged to a stable value, like the U.S. dollar. Get the Full...

artificial intelligence
OpenAI and Government Officials Discuss DeepSeek Development
February 10, 2025

OpenAI has talked with government officials about what the company has learned about whether DeepSeek used data obtained in an unauthorized way from OpenAI’s technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Walmart
Walmart Pilots Solution That Keeps Produce Fresh During Transport
February 10, 2025

Walmart is working with Indian AgriTech startup GreenPod Labs to pilot a solution that aims to keep produce fresh during as it moves through the supply chain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Cryptocurrency
Ripple Teams With Unicâmbio to Power Brazil-to-Portugal Payments
February 10, 2025

Blockchain company Ripple has launched a partnership with Portuguese currency exchange provider Unicâmbio. 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...

Google
Analysts: Google Search Traffic ‘Stable’ Despite Surge of AI Chatbots Use
February 10, 2025

Global daily visits to Google search are “stable” despite the surge in the number of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbots like ChatGPT, Perplexity and Claude that summarize answers for users, according to an exclusive Bank of America Global Research report seen by PYMNTS, released Monday (Feb. 10)....

Supply Chain
Cleo Debuts Shipper Relationship Manager to Reduce Supply Chain Risk
February 10, 2025

Cleo has launched a tool for freight brokers, carriers and third-party logistics providers (3PLs). 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....

CFPB
Report: CFPB Acting Director Tells Employees to Stop Working
February 10, 2025

The new acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Russell Vought, reportedly told the agency’s employees Monday (Feb. 10) to stay out of the office and not perform any work tasks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Banking
TD Bank Selling Charles Schwab Stake to Combat AML Fallout
February 10, 2025

TD Bank is reportedly selling its 10.1% stake in investment firm Charles Schwab. 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....

Earnings
McDonald’s Sees Boost in Loyalty Amid Challenges in Q4 Earnings
February 10, 2025

While McDonald’s fourth-quarter earnings, released Monday (Feb. 10), “did not meet our expectations,” according to CEO Chris Kempczinski, customer loyalty was a bright spot amid a slight uptick (0.4%) in global comparable sales while U.S. comparable sales slipped 1.4% largely due to the aftermath of an...