Cybersecurity
Will Cyber Trust Mark Change Consumer Behavior? Experts Discuss Potential Impact
January 14, 2025

The U.S. government’s Cyber Trust Mark cybersecurity labeling program for internet-connected devices is set to impact consumers and the industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Payment Methods
Stripe Enables Merchants to Instantly Offer Klarna Payment Options
January 14, 2025

Businesses in 25 countries that use Stripe’s financial infrastructure platform can now instantly offer Klarna’s payment options to their customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Investments
Dfns Raises $16 Million to Expand Crypto Wallet Infrastructure
January 14, 2025

Dfns has raised $16 million in a Series A funding round to expand the adoption of its crypto wallet infrastructure for institutional clients. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Acquisitions
CertifID Acquires Paymints.io to Add Digital Payments for Real Estate Industry
January 14, 2025

CertifID acquired Paymints.io to expand its capabilities for helping the real estate industry transact securely. 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,...

Alexa
Amazon Hits Snags in Revamping Alexa Into Agentic AI
January 14, 2025

Two years into its planned revamp of Alexa into a smarter voice assistant with generative artificial intelligence (AI) at its core, Amazon is running into deployment roadblocks that range from hallucinations to organizational challenges. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

artificial intelligence
OpenAI ‘Blueprint’ Calls on US to ‘Act Big’ on AI
January 14, 2025

OpenAI has issued what it calls its “economic blueprint” for artificial intelligence (AI). 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....

Cybersecurity
Cyberattackers Turn to YouTube Comments to Hide Malware
January 14, 2025

Cyberattackers are reportedly using Google and YouTube search results to target people seeking pirated/cracked software. 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...

SMBs
Credit Access Could Determine Small Business Success in 2025
January 14, 2025

Conditions are improving for small businesses, at least with the uncertainty of the election behind them and a generally positive mindset about fundamentals ahead of them. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Gig Economy
FTC Says Antitrust Laws Don’t Apply to Gig Economy Collective Bargaining
January 14, 2025

Gig workers and other independent contractors can take collective action seeking better compensation and job conditions without being challenged by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the regulator said Tuesday (Jan. 14). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...