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Google
Google Introduces AI Tools for Generating Product Images, Videos

Google has announced a range of new artificial intelligence (AI) tools for...

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Consumer Insights
Gen X Shoppers Cut Back on Groceries the Most Amid Inflation

As consumers rethink their spending on groceries amid inflation, PYMNTS Intelligence research...

21 mins ago
Consumer Insights
30% of US Consumers Count on Side Hustles to Pay...

Although inflation is down to 3.3% from its July 2022 peak of 9.1%,...

27 mins ago
Fraud Prevention
Better Together: Embracing Data Consortiums to Prevent Payments Fraud

Teamwork makes the dream work. At least in some cases.  After...

44 mins ago
Supply Chain
LSQ Provides Supply Chain Finance Solutions to Battery Recycler Ecobat

Battery recycler Ecobat has tapped LSQ for supply chain finance solutions....

48 mins ago
Retail
Ice Cream for Dogs: Pet Parents Are Springing for Human-Like...

Pet parents are splurging on products and experiences that treat their...

49 mins ago
Artificial Intelligence
AI Breaks Its Own Code to Win: Glitch Reveals New...

In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, a new challenge...

1 hour ago
Partnerships
NetXD and Visa Expand Cross-Border Payments Partnership to Asia

NetXD has expanded its cross-border payments partnership with Visa B2B Connect....

1 hour ago
artificial intelligence
Microsoft Touts AI Progress, Developer Tools at Build Conference

Microsoft unveiled a host of new artificial intelligence features and developer...

2 hours ago
artificial intelligence
AI Startup H Raises $220 Million for ‘Full AGI’

French startup “H” has raised $220 million for its goal of...

2 hours ago
financial apps
Robinhood Introduces Lower Margin Rates, Targets More Advanced Investors

Robinhood has introduced new, lower margin rates that it said are the...

2 hours ago
Walmart
Walmart Debuts Expanded Versions of Neighborhood Market

Walmart has introduced an expanded take on its Neighborhood Market stores. The...

3 hours ago
Startups
Capchase Secures $114 Million to Provide Funding for SaaS Businesses

Capchase received a 105-million-euro (about $114 million) credit facility warehouse led by Deutsche...

3 hours ago
Payments Innovation
Opus Technologies Launches Payment Integration Framework for Financial Institutions

Opus Technologies has launched a payment integration framework designed for financial institutions....

3 hours ago
Earnings
Macy’s: Even Luxury Shoppers Are Making ‘Thoughtful’ Choices About Spending

Economic pressures are driving shoppers to scrutinize their discretionary spending more...

4 hours ago
Investments
OneStock Raises $72 Million to Expand Order Management System

OneStock has raised $72 million to fuel the international expansion of its...

4 hours ago
B2B Payments
Swift Unveils New Cross-Border Payment Tracking Solution

Swift has unveiled new ways for financial institutions to streamline cross-border payments...

4 hours ago
B2B Payments
Amex Teams With Emburse to Offer Virtual Card Issuance

American Express (Amex) has teamed with travel and expense software provider Emburse. According...

4 hours ago
artificial intelligence
European Council Approves AI Act, Says It Sets Global Standard

The European Council (EC) has approved the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, saying this law...

5 hours ago
Subscription Commerce
Atomic Launches Subscription Management Tech for Banking Apps

Atomic has launched a subscription management technology that can be added to banking apps....

5 hours ago
Credit Cards
UK Regulator Opens the Door for Credit Card Data Reporting...

Higher fees from the payments networks across the pond have not...

6 hours ago
Banking
MercadoLibre Joins Discussions to Apply for Mexican Banking License

MercadoLibre is reportedly in talks to get a banking license in Mexico....

6 hours ago
Earnings
Lowe’s Targets Smaller Pros for Bigger B2B Growth

The home improvement sector is getting its affairs in order while...

6 hours ago
Gig Economy
California Supreme Court to Hear Challenges to Gig Worker Law

On Tuesday (May 21), the California Supreme Court will hear oral...

6 hours ago
Digital Payments
Stripe Steps Up UK Expansion With London Office

Stripe is reportedly opening a new London location as part of a...

7 hours ago
Retail
Consumers Across Financial Lifestyles Want Malls That Fit Their Needs

While malls may not often be associated with living the high...

7 hours ago
Earnings
Zoom Doubles Down on AI Strategy to Fuel Future Growth

Zoom is making a bet that artificial intelligence will be the...

7 hours ago
Artificial Intelligence
Report: US and UAE Plan AI Partnerships

The United States and the United Arab Emirates are reportedly strengthening their artificial...

7 hours ago
Accounts Payable
Deloitte and Basware Partner to Deliver AP Automation, eInvoicing Compliance

Deloitte and Basware have partnered to facilitate accounts payable (AP) automation,...

7 hours ago
Credit Unions
Velera’s Co-op ATM Network Grows With Addition of cPort Credit...

Maine-based cPort Credit Union has joined the Co-op ATM network offered by Velera, the payments credit...

8 hours ago
Investments
Scale AI Raises $1 Billion at Nearly $14 Billion Value

Scale AI raised $1 billion in a funding round that valued it at $13.8...

8 hours ago
Credit Cards
Visa and Mastercard Face Calls for More Transparency in UK

The U.K.’s payments watchdog says card giants Visa and Mastercard need to offer greater transparency....

9 hours ago
Consumer Insights
Why Zillennials Will Rule the Digital Economy

The Census Bureau collects demographic data on the birthrates of those...

11 hours ago
Credit Cards
Card Delinquencies Keep Falling as Lending Creeps Up

Credit card delinquencies reportedly fell in April amid signs of improved...

11 hours ago
Retail
School’s Out: Consumers Will Use Their Credit Cards to Pay...

Summer is just around the corner — and consumers are getting...

14 hours ago
Credit Cards
Unlocking 'Self-Driving Money' With Smarter Card Reward Management

Most credit cards — more than 80% — offer rewards to...

14 hours ago
eCommerce
Bolt CEO Says Shopper Identity Will Redefine Retail

It was former GE chairman and management guru Jack Welch who...

14 hours ago
Identity
Intellicheck CEO: Identity Validation Needs Simplicity as Account Takeovers Spike

Staying one step ahead of the bad guys is becoming more...

14 hours ago