artificial intelligence
Tech Giants Plan Massive $320 Billion AI Spend for 2025
February 09, 2025

America’s tech giants could reportedly spend more than $320 billion on artificial intelligence (AI) this year. 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...

Cryptocurrency
Foundations and Endowments Line Up to Invest in Crypto
February 09, 2025

American foundations and university endowments are reportedly increasing their cryptocurrency investments amid a market boom. 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,...

Social Commerce
Musk Says He Has No Interest in Buying TikTok
February 09, 2025

Despite recent reports to the contrary, Elon Musk has no plans to buy TikTok. 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...

Politics
DOGE Reportedly Gets Access to Government’s Accounting Hub
February 09, 2025

Elon Musk is reportedly sending his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to access the federal government’s central accounting system. 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...

Consumer Finance
Consumer Borrowing Jumps by Record $40.8 Billion
February 09, 2025

U.S. consumer borrowing saw a surprise surge in December, the largest increase on record. 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...

CFPB
CFPB HQ Shuts Down as Vought Freezes Enforcement
February 09, 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) new boss has put a hold on consumer protections. 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,...

Credit Cards
Legend, Legacy and the Future: Reflecting on 75 Years of Credit Cards and 20 Years...
February 08, 2025

By now, the story of the birth of the credit card has taken on the stuff of legend. The current state of that legend dates the key event to Feb. 8, 1950. That’s 75 years ago today. And here we are. Get the Full Story...

Meta
Meta to Begin Previously Announced Workforce Reduction
February 07, 2025

Meta is set to begin its previously announced workforce reduction on Monday (Feb. 10). 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...

Consumer Insights
Consumer Sentiment Drops Amid Concerns About Tariffs and Inflation
February 07, 2025

Consumer sentiment dropped about 5% in February, falling to its lowest level since July, according to preliminary results for the University of Michigan’s February Surveys of Consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...