Cryptocurrency
This Week in Crypto: Markets Shed $800 Billion but Keep Hope for Mainstream Adoption
February 26, 2025

Volatility is the name of the game when it comes to crypto markets, and this week offered participants more of the same: an $800 billion rout since January. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Earnings
Lowe’s Targets Pro Growth and Digital Innovation Amid Tough Macro Environment
February 26, 2025

Similar to themes from The Home Depot’s fourth-quarter earnings reported this week, Lowe’s is investing strategically in its digital and in-store offerings to enhance value and convenience for Pro customers, driving growth amid a challenging macroeconomic landscape. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Investments
Vayu Raises $7 Million to Facilitate Hyper-Dynamic Pricing for B2B Tech Companies
February 26, 2025

Vayu raised $7 million in a seed funding round to accelerate the development of its billing and revenue management platform for B2B tech companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Alexa
Amazon Unveils an Agentic, Smarter and More Capable Alexa+
February 26, 2025

Amazon took the wraps off a revamped Alexa that is infused with generative artificial intelligence (AI) to be more capable, conversational and agentic than the old version. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Politics
House Financial Services Seeks Ways to Compete With China
February 26, 2025

How can the U.S. best compete with China? 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, you...

Investments
Raise Secures $63 Million to Build Blockchain-Backed Gift Card Program
February 26, 2025

Raise secured $63 million in a funding round to accelerate its efforts to bring gift cards and loyalty programs on-chain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Personnel
Mastercard Promotes Administrative Chief Tim Murphy to Vice Chair
February 26, 2025

Longtime Mastercard executive Tim Murphy has been appointed as the company’s vice chair. 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....

Security & Fraud
FinCEN Highlights Ways Financial Institutions Can Combat Relationship Investment Scams
February 26, 2025

Financial institutions should watch for suspicious activity that may indicate relationship investment scams and should use specific Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filing instructions and key terms to help law enforcement detect these scams, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) said in a Wednesday (Feb. 26)...

artificial intelligence
DeepSeek Offers Steep Off-Peak Discounts to Spread Out Demand
February 26, 2025

DeepSeek is reportedly offering off-peak hour discounts to ease demand on its services. 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....