Legal
Crypto Exchange KuCoin to Exit US Amid Resolution of Lawsuit
January 27, 2025

Cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin will exit the U.S. market for at least two years after its operator, Seychelles-based Peken Global Limited, pleaded guilty Monday (Jan. 27) to one count of operating an unlicensed money transmitting business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

artificial intelligence
How AI Agents Usher in Smarter Automation for Enterprises
January 27, 2025

Much of today’s business operations are already automated. Think of processing payroll, software updates and data backup and recovery, among many others. These fall under Robotic Process Automation, or RPA. It is software that automates repetitive tasks based on predefined if-this-then-that rules. RPA is like...

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1X Acquires Kind Humanoid to Accelerate Development of Humanoid Robots
January 27, 2025

Humanoid robotics firm 1X has acquired robotics startup Kind Humanoid, saying the move unites two teams who aim to advance humanoid technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Earnings
Expert: Starbucks Faces Tension Between Pulling Back on Promos and Aggressive Marketing Efforts
January 27, 2025

Ahead of Starbucks’ first-quarter earnings call on Tuesday (Jan. 28), company officials are taking steps to address declining sales and traffic with a series of policy changes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Apple
Apple Continues Rollout of Apple Intelligence by Enabling It Automatically
January 27, 2025

Apple reportedly took the next step in its rollout of Apple Intelligence by turning it on by default in its latest software update for iPhones, iPads and Macs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Cybersecurity
Hackers Don’t Need Keys If Companies Leave Cyber Doors Open
January 27, 2025

The data breaches of 2024 made it clear that enterprise cybersecurity is no longer just a reactive IT issue — it’s a core business challenge. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Transportation
RaceTrac, WEX Introduce Cardless Payments for Truck Drivers
January 27, 2025

Truck drivers are a crucial part of the supply chain. Fuel retailer and convenience store chain RaceTrac and global commerce platform WEX have introduced something that may make truckers’ lives easier. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Acquisitions
Stitch Acquires ExiPay to Add in-Person Payments to Enterprise Offering
January 27, 2025

South African FinTech Stitch expanded its enterprise payments offering by acquiring in-person payments provider ExiPay. 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,...

Bank Regulation
Proposed Bank Charter Processes and Bureaucracy Draw Criticism
January 27, 2025

FinTechs are being effectively shut out of the process through which they can become players and introduce innovation within the traditional banking system — and regulatory headwinds are to blame. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...