Retail
How Higher Grocery Prices Are Changing How Consumers Shop for Food
January 07, 2025

The planned but failed Kroger-Albertsons merger captured headlines in the grocery sector in 2024, and the latter is scheduled to announce its third-quarter results Wednesday (Jan. 8). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

artificial intelligence
Nvidia CEO Unveils Advanced AI Chips, Foundation Models and Mini Supercomputer
January 07, 2025

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on Monday (Dec. 6) unveiled next-generation chips, new large language models, a mini artificial intelligence (AI) supercomputer, and a partnership with Toyota as the world’s second-most valuable company continues to aggressively expand its business. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Partnerships
Nuvei Teams With GiG to Streamline Online Gaming Payments
January 07, 2025

Nuvei joined forces with Gaming Innovation Group (GiG), a B2B tech provider for the online gaming sector. 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...

Investments
Microsoft to Invest $3 Billion in Cloud and AI Infrastructure in India
January 07, 2025

Microsoft said it will invest $3 billion to build cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure in India over the next two years, aiming to help the country become an “AI-first nation.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

SMBs
UK’s CFIT to Launch Coalition Focused on Small Business Finance
January 07, 2025

The Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT) said Tuesday (Jan. 7) that Mastercard and Lloyds Bank agreed to partner with it and fund its new industry-led coalition that will develop solutions to help the United Kingdom’s 5.6 million small businesses raise external finance. Get...

Cryptocurrency
Ripple Adopts Chainlink Standard for Better Stablecoin Pricing Data
January 07, 2025

Ripple says it has begun leveraging the Chainlink standard, a move designed to provide “high-quality pricing data” around its Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Cryptocurrency
The Three Most Important US Crypto Policies to Watch This Year
January 07, 2025

The 119th U.S. Congressional session has begun, and the digital asset sector is hoping there will soon be favorable and clear regulatory guardrails for cryptocurrency markets and stablecoins. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

ANTITRUST
UK Competition Watchdog Plans New Big Tech Probes
January 07, 2025

England’s antitrust regulator is launching new investigations, buoyed by additional legal authority over tech giants. 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,...

Banking
JPMorgan Quits Net-Zero Banking Alliance; 3 US Banks Remain Members
January 07, 2025

J.P. Morgan Chase reportedly became the sixth bank to quit the climate-focused Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) since the beginning of December. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...