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Artificial Intelligence
How to Choose Between Deploying an AI Chatbot or Agent
July 07, 2025

In artificial intelligence, the trend du jour is AI agents, or algorithmic bots that can autonomously retrieve data and act on it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Regulation
Apple Fights $580 Million App Store Fine in Europe
July 07, 2025

Apple has appealed what it calls an “unlawful” $580 million fine from the European Union. 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...

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London Loses ‘Goliath’ Status as IPO Funding Hits 30-Year Low
July 07, 2025

Initial public offerings (IPO) funding in the London market has reportedly reached a 30-year low. 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,...

Artificial Intelligence
Autonomize Says Agentic AI Accelerates Shift From ‘Sick’ Care to Healthcare’s True Potential
July 07, 2025

Watch more: Autonomize Says Agentic AI Will Trim $1.5 Trillion Spent on Healthcare Administration in US 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Data Takes Fraud Spotlight as Banks Shift to Real-Time Operations
July 07, 2025

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Social Commerce
TikTok Reportedly Moving US Users to New App Before Sale
July 06, 2025

TikTok is reportedly creating a new version of its American app before a planned sale. 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,...

eCommerce
Instacart Enhances Shoppers Rewards Program
July 06, 2025

Instacart has launched a rewards debit card for its contract “shopper” employees. 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...

Retail
Big 5 Sporting Goods Sold to Worldwide Golf for $112 Million
July 06, 2025

Big 5, a sporting goods retailer based in the western U.S., has been sold for $112 million. 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
AllScale Raises $1.5 Million to Develop Stablecoin Solutions for Small Businesses
July 04, 2025

AllScale raised $1.5 million in a funding round to accelerate its development of solutions aiming to make it easier for small businesses to begin using stablecoins. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...