News

Artificial Intelligence
SpaceX Aims for Data Centers in Orbit as AI Strains Infrastructure
February 02, 2026

SpaceX is seeking federal approval to launch up to 1 million solar-powered satellite data centers into orbit, pitching the concept as a way to meet surging demand for compute and energy without adding strain to Earth’s power grids, water supplies or local zoning rules. Get...

Banking
Brazil’s Fictor Holding Files for Bankruptcy Amid Fallout From Failed Acquisition Attempt
February 02, 2026

Fictor Holding filed for bankruptcy protection in Brazil, with its holding company and a financing firm seeking to restructure 4 billion reais (about $763 million) in debt, Bloomberg reported Monday (Feb. 2). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Delivery
FedEx Adds AI Into Tracking and Returns for Enterprise Shippers
February 02, 2026

FedEx said it will begin offering enterprise shippers access to new artificial intelligence-powered tools designed to improve post-purchase experiences, as businesses seek to strengthen customer engagement and operational efficiency after checkout. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Artificial Intelligence
Analysts Downplay Google AI Threat to Video Gaming
February 02, 2026

Google’s Project Genie launch on Thursday (Jan. 29) reignited debate over how far generative artificial intelligence could reshape video game development, Bloomberg News reported Monday (Feb. 2). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

B2B Payments
The CFO Checklist for Data Readiness in Automation Projects
February 02, 2026

When it comes to B2B payments, simple doesn’t exist. And it’s not for lack of trying. 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
Varo Bank Raises $123.9 Million to Fuel New Stage of Growth
February 02, 2026

Varo Bank said its all-digital nationally chartered bank is entering a new stage of growth after raising $123.9 million in a Series G round led by existing investor Warburg Pincus and new investor Coliseum Capital Management. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Investments
Robinhood UK Begins Rolling Out Stocks and Shares Individual Savings Account
February 02, 2026

Robinhood UK will begin rolling out its stocks & shares ISA in the United Kingdom this week. 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
Klarna Joins Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol to Advance Agentic AI
February 02, 2026

Klarna announced its support for Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), an open source standard designed to synchronize artificial intelligence agents and retail systems across the digital shopping journey. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Banking
Fifth Third and Comerica Merger Scales Digital Competition Across Regional Banking
February 02, 2026

The merger between Fifth Third Bancorp and Comerica Incorporated closed Monday (Feb. 2), forging an institution with roughly $294 billion in assets and signaling a reshaping how regional banks compete across mobile banking, commercial payments and middle-market services. Get the Full Story Complete the form...