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Fintech Investments
FinTech IPO Index Gains 4.2%, Boosted by BNPL Momentum
July 04, 2025

As stocks touched new highs in the holiday-shortened trading week, the FinTech IPO Index gathered 4.2%. 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...

Investments
OpenAI Says It Does Not Endorse Robinhood’s Stock Tokens
July 03, 2025

An OpenAI social media post reportedly impacted Robinhood’s stock price and set off a debate about the stock tokens Robinhood announced Monday (June 30). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Banking
B2B FinTech Qonto Files for French Banking License
July 03, 2025

Qonto, a finance management solution for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and freelancers, has submitted a banking license application with France’s banking supervisor, the ACPR. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

B2B Payments
Ramp Launches Enhanced Corporate Cards That Integrate With Accounting Platforms
July 03, 2025

Ramp has launched new, enhanced corporate cards for expense management that integrate with leading accounting platforms and eliminate manual expense workflows. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

eCommerce
Alibaba Resharpens Focus on AI and eCommerce
July 03, 2025

In May 1999, a group of entrepreneurs launched an online B2B website called Alibaba.com, which operated out of a small apartment in Hangzhou, China. Its goal was to connect Chinese manufacturers and trading companies with overseas buyers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Retail
Amazon and Walmart Supply Chains Go Robot
July 03, 2025

The battle between Amazon and Walmart is hardly recognizable today relative to 10 years ago. 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
European Commission Delays Release of AI Act’s Code of Practice
July 03, 2025

The European Commission reportedly delayed the release of a code meant to help companies comply with the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Payment Methods
Worldpay Launches Domestic Acquiring Capabilities in Thailand
July 03, 2025

Worldpay now supports domestic acquiring capabilities in Thailand, marking another expansion of the company’s global reach. 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...

Banking
Payment Hubs Rescue Banks From $100 Million Digital Payments Chaos
July 03, 2025

The bar for payment experiences — and consumer expectations — has been raised by FinTechs and digital-first challengers, making frictionless transactions a staple of everyday life. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...