Partnerships
Liberis, Elavon Team on SMB Funding Push
August 29, 2025

Liberis and Elavon partnered to deliver a funding solution for small businesses across the United States. 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...

Economy
August Data Shows Consumers Earn More, Spend Less
August 29, 2025

All eyes were on the latest Personal Consumption Expenditures data Friday (Aug. 29) as a read-across for when the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Earnings
AI Drives 26% Revenue Growth in Alibaba’s Cloud Division
August 29, 2025

Artificial intelligence-related products led Alibaba Group’s gains during a quarter in which the global technology company earned double-digit year-over-year revenue growth across its businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Blockchain
As US Data Moves to Blockchain, Should Businesses Follow?
August 29, 2025

It’s no secret the Trump Administration loves bitcoin and crypto. And as news this week from the Department of Commerce shows, that enthusiasm is now spilling over across the rest of the government. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

AML
Chinese Money Laundering Networks Flagged as ‘Severe Threat’ by FinCEN
August 29, 2025

The Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued a warning that Chinese money laundering networks are now among the most significant threats to the U.S. financial system, fueling operations of Mexico’s most powerful drug cartels. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

IPO
BILL Jumps on SMB Growth, nCino Rallies on AI
August 29, 2025

The FinTech IPO Index posted a strong performance this past week, rising 6% as double-digit surges became commonplace for the platforms and digital upstarts that continued to report quarterly results. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Retail
Big Brands and Small Details Drive Amazon’s Apparel Dominance
August 29, 2025

Is that Amazon you’re wearing? If you shop for clothes in the U.S., the odds keep improving that the answer is yes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Accounts Receivable
AI Gives Finance Teams X-Ray Vision Into Customer Risk
August 29, 2025

Accounts receivable (AR) isn’t a corporate function typically known for its innovation. 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...

Real-Time Payments
Fraud Is 31x More Likely on Checks Than Real-Time Payments
August 29, 2025

Banks say they fear fraud on real-time payment rails. The numbers say they shouldn’t. 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...