Artificial Intelligence
DeepSeek Restricts Access as AI Model Balloons in Popularity
February 06, 2025

DeepSeek’s artificial intelligence model is reportedly too popular for its own good. 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...

Metaverse
Meta CTO: 2025 to Decide If Metaverse Was ‘Legendary Misadventure’
February 06, 2025

Four years after Facebook changed its corporate name to Meta after the metaverse, which it believed was the next big thing in tech, the tech giant looks to be ready to pull the plug on this money pit. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Partnerships
P2P Launches Digital Finance Platform Powered by Mbanq
February 06, 2025

FinTech company P2P partnered with FinTech and embedded finance firm Mbanq to launch a digital finance platform for Brazilians in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Cryptocurrency
Galoy Debuts Lana Platform to Increase Access to Bitcoin-Backed Lending
February 06, 2025

Galoy has debuted a tool to meet what it calls “soaring” demand for bitcoin-backed loans. 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...

Earnings
Profitability Still Out of Reach for Gaming Giant Roblox
February 06, 2025

Is it game over for video game and metaverse company Roblox? 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...

Cloud Banking
FirstRand Adopts Fiserv’s Cloud-Based Banking Platform
February 06, 2025

FirstRand Group, the largest financial institution by market capitalization in Africa, said Wednesday (Feb. 5) that it will adopt Fiserv’s cloud-based banking platform, Finxact. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Retail
Trump Tariffs Leave Shein and Temu Retailers Paying 30% More
February 06, 2025

Chinese retailers selling on Shein and Temu are reportedly facing a 30% levy on exports. 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...

CBDC
Will America’s Crypto Push Help Birth a Digital Euro?
February 06, 2025

The digital dollar may be off the table for now, following a recent executive order. 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
ACI and Banfico Team to Tackle EU/UK APP Fraud 
February 06, 2025

Payments tech firm ACI Worldwide has teamed with account verification FinTech Banfico. 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,...