Consumer Finance
Experian Savings Account Challenges Traditional Banks
February 09, 2026

Experian now offers consumers a high-yield digital savings account. 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 this form,...

Investments
Databricks Raises $7 Billion for AI Agent Database
February 09, 2026

Databricks has seen its valuation more than double in 13 months to $134 billion. 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...

Identity
Google and Entrust Team to Combat Identity Fraud
February 09, 2026

Identity verification company Entrust has launched a security partnership with Google. 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 this form, you...

Economy
Main Street Senses an Economic Turn
February 09, 2026

Households’ perceptions of inflation and the labor market improved slightly in January, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Monday (Feb. 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Artificial Intelligence
Super Bowl Becomes Stage for AI Industry Rivalry
February 09, 2026

Artificial intelligence companies rarely dominate the Super Bowl advertising narrative, but this year’s game marked a turning point as AI firms moved into the spotlight. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Alibaba’s Qwen Chatbot Halts Coupons Amid Customer Overload
February 09, 2026

An overload of customer requests has reportedly led Alibaba’s AI chatbot to pause issuing coupons. 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...

Banking
Why Banks Want to Issue Stablecoins
February 09, 2026

The idea of a bank-issued digital asset was once an oxymoron. Today, it’s one that’s gaining momentum. 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...

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Investors Shift Focus to AI Efficiency and Economics
February 09, 2026

Venture capital continued to flow into the artificial intelligence (AI) sector in early February, though the targets are changing. Investors are now prioritizing the durability and economics of the technology over simple scale. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Investments
Crypto VCs Ditch Tokens for AI and Prediction Markets
February 09, 2026

Crypto venture capital funds are shifting their focus to other opportunities, including stablecoin infrastructure, prediction markets, FinTech and artificial intelligence, Bloomberg reported Monday (Feb. 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...