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Security & Fraud
Senate Bill Would Require Online Platforms to Prevent Fraudulent Ads
February 04, 2026

A bill introduced Wednesday (Feb. 4) in the U.S. Senate would require online platforms to take “reasonable steps” to prevent fraudulent and deceptive ads. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Investments
Resolve AI Raises $125 Million for AI Agents That Maintain Software
February 04, 2026

Resolve AI raised $125 million in a Series A funding round to scale its artificial intelligence (AI) agents that help engineers debug and run production, or software that is in use. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Investments
ElevenLabs Lands $500 Million to Expand AI Voice Platform
February 04, 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) voice technology company ElevenLabs has closed a $500 million Series D funding round, boosting its valuation to approximately $11 billion, according to a Wednesday (Feb. 4) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Faster Payments
Same-Day Pay Becomes a Hiring Edge as Paycheck Gaps Bite
February 04, 2026

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Regulation
Nevada Files Civil Enforcement Action to Stop Coinbase From Offering Event Contracts
February 03, 2026

The Nevada Gaming Control Board filed a civil enforcement action Monday (Feb. 2), seeking to stop Coinbase from offering certain event contracts in the state. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Artificial Intelligence
Lotus Health AI Raises $41 Million to Build AI-Powered Model for Primary Care
February 03, 2026

Lotus Health AI raised $35 million in a Series A funding round to increase the availability of its “AI doctor” that provides free, round-the-clock primary care. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Artificial Intelligence
Sam Altman Says Full AI Companies Are Possible, but Businesses Are Not Ready
February 03, 2026

Sam Altman rarely describes the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in narrow terms. When asked where the technology ultimately leads, he moved quickly beyond software, portraying AI as a force capable of reshaping physical infrastructure, accelerating scientific discovery and driving broad economic growth. Get the...

Artificial Intelligence
One Inc Debuts Agentic Protocol to Link AI Assistants With Insurance Payments
February 03, 2026

Digital payments network One Inc launched a new protocol designed to accelerate the integration of its payment systems and improve data management through artificial intelligence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
Walmart Names New CEO as Retail Moves From Shelves to Software
February 03, 2026

The world’s newest trillion-dollar company also has a new CEO. And no, it’s not Disney. 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,...