artificial intelligence
AI Cheat Sheet: Large Language Foundation Model Training Costs
February 07, 2025

Foundation models are large artificial intelligence (AI) models trained on humongous datasets that enable them to do a wide range of tasks across various industries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Partnerships
Stellantis and Mistral AI to Develop AI-Powered In-Car Assistant
February 07, 2025

An AI-powered in-car assistant for drivers is the latest of several initiatives being explored in an expanded partnership between automaker Stellantis and Mistral AI. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

IPO
Report: Shein Considers 25% IPO Valuation Cut After Tariff Increase
February 07, 2025

The imposition of tariffs on small packages imported to the United States from China reportedly led Shein to consider cutting its valuation in a potential London initial public offering (IPO) by nearly 25%. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Cryptocurrency
Making Sense of Bitcoin’s Growing Relevance for Corporate Treasuries
February 07, 2025

Cryptocurrencies have been more financial and investment vehicles than payment mechanism, despite ongoing aspirations to the latter. 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...

Mastercard
Report: 60% of UK Merchants Request One-Click Checkout
February 07, 2025

For online merchants — no matter in which country they operate, no matter what they are selling — there are two sides to what might be called the eCommerce coin. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Fintech Investments
FinTech IPO Index Adds 2.6% as Paysafe Jumps on Takeover Reports
February 07, 2025

The FinTech IPO Index’s gains this past week — up 2.6% through Thursday (Feb. 6) across the past five sessions — were tied to a mix of newsworthy events. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Consumer Insights
How Banks Can Reengage the 53 Million Credit Outsiders
February 07, 2025

A significant segment of the U.S. population — approximately 53 million individuals — remains outside the traditional credit card ecosystem. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Real-Time Payments
Banks Offering Instant Payments Say Bills Are Top Consumer Use
February 07, 2025

For banks still on the fence about real-time payments, here’s a reality check: Not offering instant payments doesn’t just mean losing potential new customers — it could mean losing existing ones. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Payments Innovation
iGaming’s Payment Evolution Has Strong Odds to Catch Consumer Loyalty
February 07, 2025

As sportsbooks and online gaming platforms compete for player loyalty in an increasingly saturated market, the entire sector is getting a makeover. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...