Travel Payments
Airbnb Launches $0-Upfront Booking Option for US Stays
August 14, 2025

Airbnb Inc. has introduced a “Reserve Now, Pay Later” feature for U.S. customers, allowing travelers to book certain domestic stays without making an upfront payment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Investments
Startup Cohere Raises $500 Million for Its AI Model for Enterprises
August 14, 2025

In the artificial intelligence (AI) model race, news headlines usually congregate around the competition among OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, DeepSeek and xAI. But there are many more startups developing frontier AI models beyond the favored five.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Artificial Intelligence
Can AI Cure Cancer? Experts Say the Answer Is Complicated
August 14, 2025

Silicon Valley has no shortage of AI optimists when it comes to pie-in-the-sky predictions. That’s especially true in healthcare. 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...

eCommerce
EBay Unveils AI-Powered Seller Tools and Open Banking-Powered Financing
August 14, 2025

EBay unveiled more seller tools and an open banking-powered financing solution for sellers. 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....

Artificial Intelligence
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Generative AI Service to Offer Google’s Gemini Models
August 14, 2025

Oracle customers will be able to access Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) models through the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Generative AI service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Earnings
Dining Dollars Shift to Value and at-Home Options
August 14, 2025

It was supposed to be Mediterranean’s moment as Cava Group entered 2025 with growing momentum. 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
FinTech Leaders Ask Trump to Block Banks’ ‘Account Access’ Fees
August 14, 2025

More than 80 leaders of FinTech companies, crypto companies and other firms involved with open banking signed a public letter asking President Donald Trump to prevent banks from charging “account access” fees when consumers connect their accounts to financial products. Get the Full Story Complete...

Markets
Prediction Markets Eye US Growth While Watching Out for Crypto Whales
August 14, 2025

The long-predicted U.S. boom in prediction markets may finally be arriving. Provided, of course, that the industry can navigate two treacherous shoals: U.S. financial regulation and the emerging problem of “crypto whales” that can sway outcomes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Earnings
Klarna Says Expanding Merchant Ecosystem Drives 20% Revenue Growth
August 14, 2025

Klarna’s year-over-year revenue growth accelerated to 20% in the second quarter, up from 15% in the first quarter, driven by its expanding merchant ecosystem and its engagement with consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...