B2B Payments
TradeCentric Debuts New Tool for Shopify B2B Users
January 15, 2025

B2B connected commerce firm TradeCentric has a new offering for Shopify B2B users. 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,...

artificial intelligence
Upstart Unveils New Sales Tools and Redesigned Auto Financing Platform
January 15, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) lending marketplace Upstart has introduced enhancements to its auto retail platform. 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...

Regulation
GoDaddy to Settle FTC Charges of ‘Unreasonable Security Practices’
January 15, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Wednesday (Jan. 15) that a proposed settlement order will require web hosting company GoDaddy to improve its information security program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Earnings
No More Risky Business as Wells Fargo Banks on Compliance
January 15, 2025

It’s been a banner earnings season for U.S. banks. 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,...

Partnerships
FreedomPay Teams With Mastercard to Bolster International Commerce
January 15, 2025

Commerce technology firm FreedomPay has launched a partnership with Mastercard. 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
Data Centers, AI Rules, Chip Limits and OpenAI Talks Policy
January 15, 2025

With one week left in office, President Biden signed an executive order that sets aside federal lands for building of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, with the full cost borne by developers of AI foundation — or frontier — models like OpenAI’s GPT-4o. AI model...

CFPB
CFPB: Home Loan Protection Laws Apply to Home Equity Contracts
January 15, 2025

Mortgage lenders offering home equity contracts must comply with laws like the Truth in Lending Act, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Economy
Food Prices Continue to Climb, Adding to Consumers’ Budget-Balancing Act
January 15, 2025

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has given its latest reading on inflation, and the data released Wednesday (Jan. 15) notes the prices consumers pay (as measured by the Consumer Price Index) for many of life’s essentials continue to rise, which translates into increased pressure on...

Acquisitions
AccountsIQ Acquires Expense Management Firm ExpenseIn
January 15, 2025

Cloud-based accounting software firm AccountsIQ acquired expense management software company ExpenseIn. 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...