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eCommerce
84% of Shoppers Want One-Click Checkout
August 25, 2025

In the rush to expand internationally, merchants may be overlooking a simple but potent tool: the one-click checkout. While digital wallets and real-time payments grab headlines, the frictionless final step of the transaction may hold the greatest potential for conversion and a boost in revenues...

Investments
Private Equity Fundraising Hits Lowest Level in 7 Years
August 24, 2025

Private equity (PE) operations are reportedly struggling to raise funds despite offering investors unheard-of incentives. 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,...

IPO
eCommerce Firm Pattern to Go Public as Revenue Jumps 
August 24, 2025

eCommerce accelerator Pattern is preparing to go public amid a jump in revenue. 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
NASA and Google Test AI ‘Space Doctor’
August 23, 2025

Star Trek’s fictional Dr. “Bones” McCoy may have had a tricorder, but NASA astronauts could soon have something almost as futuristic and real: An artificial intelligence (AI)-powered medical assistant that can diagnose and help treat illnesses millions of miles from Earth. Get the Full Story...

B2B Payments
1st Commercial Credit Affiliate Launches Digital Supplier Payment Platform
August 22, 2025

Vendor Pay Express, an affiliate of 1st Commercial Credit, has launched a digital platform for B2B transactions that provides faster payments to suppliers and interest-free credit lines to buyers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

CFPB
Synapse Faces CFPB Over Fund Reconciliation Gaps
August 22, 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Thursday (Aug. 21) lawsuit against Synapse Financial Technologies highlights the accurate tracking and reconciliation of consumer funds within the evolving FinTech landscape. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI Says Elon Musk Wanted Mark Zuckerberg to Join Acquisition Attempt
August 22, 2025

OpenAI reportedly said in a Thursday (Aug. 21) court filing that Tesla, SpaceX and X CEO Elon Musk sought financing arrangements or investments from Meta founder, Chairman and CEO Mark Zuckerberg for his $97.4 billion bid for OpenAI. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Fintech Investments
FinTech IPO Index Up 0.6% as Opendoor CEO Exits
August 22, 2025

The FinTech IPO Index gained a relatively tame 0.6% through the past five sessions, as management changes at firms and earnings reports made the headlines. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

CFPB
CFPB Sues Synapse, Seeking to Compensate Victims From Civil Penalty Fund
August 21, 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) aims to provide compensation from its Civil Penalty Fund to consumers harmed by the actions of the now-bankrupt banking-as-a-service (BaaS) provider Synapse Financial Technologies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...