Economy
Consumer Sentiment Drops 9.8% Amid Fears of ‘Tariff-Induced Price Increases’
February 21, 2025

Concerns that tariffs will lead to higher prices drove a 9.8% decline in consumer sentiment in February, according to the University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

retail
Walmart and Amazon Expand AI Investments to Boost Efficiency
February 21, 2025

Walmart and Amazon are doubling down on AI investments to drive efficiency, enhance customer experiences and fuel business growth, with both companies making significant strides in expanding their AI capabilities across multiple divisions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Regulation
Fed Scrutiny Increases on Private Credit’s Risk and Reward
February 21, 2025

Generally speaking, the more capital in the markets, the better — as that money finds its way into new growth opportunities (including innovative firms) and provides the backing for lending and other financial services activities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Legal
Coinbase Says SEC Will Dismiss Lawsuit Against Company Next Week
February 21, 2025

Coinbase said Friday (Feb. 21) that Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff have agreed in principle to dismiss the agency’s enforcement case against the cryptocurrency company, subject to commissioner approval. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Artificial Intelligence
Genial Raises $1.9 Million to Develop AI Agents for Tourism Industry
February 21, 2025

France-based Genial raised 1.8 million euros (about $1.9 million) in its first funding round to develop artificial intelligence agents for tourism and leisure businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

B2B Payments
Making Sense of How APIs Bring Interoperability and Automation to B2B Payments
February 21, 2025

From digital wallets to buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) services, FinTech solutions have embedded themselves seamlessly into everyday life. 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...

Earnings
The RealReal: AI Tools Improve Sales, Operational Efficiency, Customer Service
February 21, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are helping improve sales, operational efficiency and customer service at The RealReal, executives said Thursday (Feb. 20) during the company’s quarterly earnings call. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Connected Economy
Decoding the Connected Consumer: Personas, Preferences and Payment Strategies
February 21, 2025

The way consumers pay continues to change, and it’s all thanks to the ever-expanding universe of connected devices. A new PYMNTS report, “How People Pay: Consumer Preference for Connected Technology,” uncovers how device ownership is shaping payment behavior and what it means for financial services...

Digital Onboarding
AI Boosts Onboarding Experience for Commercial Treasury Clients
February 21, 2025

As enterprises and treasurers integrate with banks to digitize anti-money laundering and know your customer processes, the onboarding process might typically be thought of as the initial moments of interaction. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...