Subscriptions
X Doubles Prices of Top Subscription Plan
February 19, 2025

Social platform X reportedly doubled or nearly doubled the prices of its top subscription plan, Premium+, in different markets. 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...

eCommerce
Etsy Prioritizes Mobile App and Loyalty Program to Up Consumer Engagement
February 19, 2025

In 2024, Etsy focused on strengthening its core offerings, specifically its mobile app and the launch of its new loyalty program, to retool customer engagement and increase purchase frequency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Meta
Meta-Owned WhatsApp Comes Under Europe’s DSA Umbrella
February 19, 2025

WhatApp’s popularity in Europe has placed it under a new regulatory threshold in the region. 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,...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Shift4 Explores Tencent and Ant Pacts After Acquiring Global Blue
February 19, 2025

Payments company Shift4 acquired tax-free shopping provider Global Blue in a deal that represents about $2.5 billion in enterprise value. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Partnerships
JetBlue Seeks Partnerships to Compete With Larger Airlines
February 19, 2025

JetBlue is reportedly discussing potential partnerships with multiple airlines after judges blocked its planned purchase of Spirit Airlines in 2024 and its partnership with American Airlines in 2023. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Partnerships
Momnt and ChargeAfter Team on Home Improvement Financing
February 19, 2025

Real-time lending FinTech Momnt has launched a partnership with point-of-sale financing platform ChargeAfter. 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...

artificial intelligence
Musk’s Grok 3 Takes Aim at Perplexity, OpenAI
February 19, 2025

The artificial intelligence (AI) race continues to heat up with Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, unveiling the latest version of its AI model, Grok 3. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Ridesharing
Report: Rising Cost of Rideshare Services May Cause Lower Demand
February 19, 2025

The rising cost of rideshare services may lead to lower demand, according to a report released Tuesday (Feb. 18) by gig worker app provider Gridwise. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Apple
Apple Aims to Reach More Customers With Lower-Cost iPhone 16e
February 19, 2025

Apple debuted its lower-cost smartphone, the iPhone 16e, Wednesday (Feb. 19), saying the product’s price starts at $599. 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...