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Banking
Central Banks, BIS and FI Projects Point to Growing Embrace of Tokenized Deposits
October 05, 2023

The Bank for International Settlements, central banks and traditional financial institutions (FIs) are in the midst of tackling various ways and means of creating and using tokenized bank deposits. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Retail
Walmart Promotes Upcoming Deals as It Prepares ‘Holiday Kickoff’ Event
October 05, 2023

Walmart has shared with the public some of the deals it will offer as it works to get a jump on its competitors by helping shoppers get an early start on their holiday shopping. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

IPO
Birkenstock May Struggle to Find Footing in Rocky IPO Market
October 05, 2023

Birkenstock may need a bigger toe-hold in the direct-to-consumer market before it goes public. 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....

Security & Fraud
Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over Social Media’s Deepfake Problem
October 05, 2023

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) can digitally create nearly everything and anything. 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 completing...

Investments
Cobre Raises $13 Million to Expand Payment Automation Platform
October 05, 2023

Cobre has reportedly raised $13 million to take its treasury platform beyond its native Colombia. 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...

Biometrics
Amex Adds Biometrics to SafeKey Authentication Tool
October 05, 2023

American Express said it is adding facial and fingerprint recognition to its SafeKey authentication tool. 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
AI Shifts Into the Next (Generative) Gear in Healthcare
October 05, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been transforming health and medicine for several decades, whether through diagnostics, personalized medicine, data analytics or other innovations. The advent of generative AI is now reshaping drug discovery, diagnostics, clinical decisions and delivery of care. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Retail
Third-Party Sellers Talk Shop as Amazon and Walmart Put Marketplaces in Spotlight
October 05, 2023

In today’s hyper-competitive business landscape, small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face challenges in standing out and reaching consumers. 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...

Retail
Why Walmart Grocery Sales Are at Risk
October 04, 2023

Walmart has reportedly found that customers who buy appetite-suppressing medications like the diabetes drug Ozempic are buying less food. 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...