SMBs
Square Adds AI-Powered Insights and Voice Ordering for Local Businesses
October 08, 2025

Artificial intelligence-powered insights, voice ordering, bitcoin payments and a mobile app for small businesses are among Square’s latest offerings for local businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Artificial Intelligence
Nvidia CEO Invests in xAI and Is Surprised by AMD/OpenAI Pact
October 08, 2025

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says his company is investing in Elon Musk’s xAI. 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....

SMBs
Small Businesses Say Government Shutdown Puts Them in ‘Scary Place’
October 08, 2025

First came tariffs. Now, the government shutdown is the latest headache facing small businesses. 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...

Legal & Regulation
FDIC and OCC Propose Overhaul of How Bank Risks Are Flagged
October 08, 2025

Federal regulators are overhauling how they determine when a bank crosses the line from prudent to “unsafe.” 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...

Travel Payments
Alipay+ Expands Travel Offerings as Mobile Wallets Take Off
October 08, 2025

Alipay+ has announced a tourism-focused expansion of its payments and digital services offerings. 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...

Technology
Quantum Computing Nabs Nobel for Physics as Execs Eye Enterprise Applications
October 08, 2025

As finance teams and C-suite leaders brace themselves for the hype cycle of innovations like AI and stablecoins, another technological breakthrough is steadily making waves: quantum computing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Partnerships
SoftBank to Acquire ABB’s Robotics Business Amid Growing AI-Related Investments
October 08, 2025

SoftBank Group plans to acquire ABB’s robotics business for $5.375 billion, saying the move will complement its existing investments in artificial intelligence and robots. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Partnerships
Thredd and Featurespace Team for Better View of Fraud Attempts
October 08, 2025

Payments processor Thredd released an anti-fraud solution developed in tandem with Visa’s Featurespace. 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....

Healthcare
Amazon Brings Prescriptions to Medical Offices via Pharmacy Kiosks
October 08, 2025

Amazon is bringing its pharmacy service to its medical practice. 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 form,...