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Cryptocurrency
Visa: Bots Drive 90% of Stablecoin Transactions

Bots account for a vast majority of stablecoin transactions, recent Visa research shows....

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Faster Payments
JPMorgan Offers Faster Domestic Payments Via Visa Direct 

J.P. Morgan and Visa have teamed to offer faster domestic payments via Visa Direct. The...

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Personnel
Bakkt Cuts 13% of Staff as Execs Depart

Bakkt is cutting staff after warning earlier this year about the...

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Payments Innovation
Payments Executives Say These Nine Innovations Will Shape Q2 2024

Today’s operating landscape is dynamic, and at its center sits the...

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Digital Banking
Citi’s Chief Digital Officer Connects Data to Customer Experience

The amount of data now being generated by consumers is testing...

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Monday Meetup
Exclusive: Markaaz Introduces Global Business Identity Platform

A new global business identity platform is on the scene, enabling...

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Opinion
Technology and Data Pave the Way for Improved B2B Payments

Data integrity and technology that provides flexibility are key for businesses...

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Connected Economy
CE 100 Index Rises 0.7% as Earnings Drive Lifestyle Categories

The CE 100 Index gained 0.7%, buoyed by continued earnings reports...

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Loans
Report: Private Equity Pushing Onto Bank's Low-Risk Loan Turf

Private equity companies are reportedly stepping up efforts to compete with...

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artificial intelligence
Apple AI Could Produce 'Really Really Good' Version of Siri

What if Apple’s voice assistant Siri “was really, really, really good?” That...

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Cryptocurrency
Crypto Firms Engage in Aggressive Fundraising to Boost Valuations

Cryptocurrency startups are reportedly engaging in aggressive fundraising as the digital...

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artificial intelligence
Warren Buffett Warns of AI Use in Scams

Berkshire Hathaway’s Warren Buffett has compared the development of artificial intelligence (AI)...

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Restaurant Roundup
Are Consumers 'Done With Fast Food' as Prices Climb?

Denis Montenaro, a regular McDonald’s diner, recently came to a decision. “I’m done...

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eCommerce
Mytheresa Aims to Be 'Winner' of Luxury eCommerce Downturn

If the luxury eCommerce space is tumbling down, Mytheresa plans to come out...

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Apple
Warren Buffett Cuts Stake in Apple by 13%

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has cut its stake in Apple, apparently for tax...

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Cryptocurrency
Crypto.com Looks to Sports to Capture Non-Crypto Audience 

Crypto.com wants to increase its sports sponsorships to reach a wider...

17 hours ago
Personnel
Paytm Money Names Rakesh Singh CEO as COO Departs

Embattled Indian FinTech Paytm has just undergone a leadership shakeup. Bhavesh Gupta, the...

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Retail
Dave & Buster’s Launches Arcade Betting as Wagers Gain Popularity

With the proliferation of betting apps bringing gambling into more parts...

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Taxes
IRS Modernization Efforts Pose Challenges as Enterprises Embrace eFiling  

Digital transformation is becoming as inevitable as the reality of paying...

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Banking
Banks Boost Visibility, Customer Service With Branches in Airport Terminals

Several banks have reportedly expanded their retail footprint into airport terminals. These...

3 days ago
Retail
J.P. Morgan Payments Powers Merchandise Transactions for Formula One Organizer

J.P. Morgan Payments is facilitating purchases of merchandise for a Formula...

3 days ago
artificial intelligence
How AI Reshapes Education, Streamlines Upskilling for Employees

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how companies train and upskill their...

3 days ago
CFO
What the Future of Work Means for CFOs’ Budgets

Over $38 billion of U.S. office buildings face loan defaults, foreclosures or other...

3 days ago
Connected Economy
Integrated Health Metrics Unlock New Frontier for Connected Wellness

In the wake of Peloton’s restructuring efforts that come amid a decline in user engagement and a shrinking...

3 days ago
Artificial Intelligence
JPMorgan Chase Unveils AI-Powered Tool for Thematic Investing

J.P. Morgan Chase reportedly unveiled an artificial intelligence-powered tool designed to facilitate thematic investing....

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Biometrics
Microsoft’s Facial-Recognition Ban Points to Growing Qualms Over Privacy 

Microsoft’s decision to ban police departments from using its Azure OpenAI...

3 days ago
Artificial Intelligence
This Week in AI: Anthropic Goes to iPhone, AI Programming,...

This week in artificial intelligence, Anthropic is launching its first smartphone...

3 days ago
Healthcare
Only 22% of Single Moms Prioritize Their Health

In the PYMNTS Intelligence “2024 Women’s Wellness Index,” a collaboration with...

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Earnings
DraftKings Isn’t Gambling on Its Innovation-Fueled Customer Acquisition Strategy

When it comes to gambling, over a long enough time frame,...

3 days ago
Artificial Intelligence
EdTech Earnings Bring Online Learning Platforms’ AI Struggles to Forefront

The online education sector continues to experience exponential growth, driven by...

3 days ago
Loans
Block, PayPal Earnings Show Sellers Continue to Embrace Working Capital

For Block and for PayPal, the headlines gleaned from earnings may...

3 days ago
artificial intelligence
Apple Takes Measured Approach to AI Amid Aggressive Competitive Spend

As tech giants like Google, Microsoft and OpenAI accelerate their artificial...

3 days ago
Legal
Google Asks Judge to Reject Proposed Changes to App Store

Google reportedly asked a judge to reject an Epic Games proposal that would reform...

3 days ago
Retail
Online Marketplaces Deploy AI to Provide Personal Shopper Experience

Online marketplaces are reportedly deploying artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver a personal...

3 days ago
Retail
Report: Sycamore Partners Interested in Taking Nordstrom Private

Sycamore Partners, a buyout equity firm that owns department store operator...

3 days ago
Acquisitions
Pinegrove Capital Partners-Affiliated Entity to Buy SVB Capital

SVB Financial Group has entered into a definitive agreement to sell...

3 days ago
SMBs
Gen Z Small Business Owners Get Personal for Business Loans

At a time when every financial decision counts, many small to...

3 days ago
Cryptocurrency
Coinbase Wants to Prove Crypto’s Utility With Cheaper Payments

Coinbase, the largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, is ultimately a crypto story. And...

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