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Artificial Intelligence
Crypto VCs Say AI Investment Is in Post-Hype Era
February 11, 2026

The crossroads where cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence meet are quiet these days, according to two venture investors, whose comments during Consensus Hong Kong 2026 were reported Wednesday (Feb. 11) by CoinDesk. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI and Udemy Team to Add Online Courses to ChatGPT
February 11, 2026

Online learning marketplace Udemy has launched a new integration with OpenAI. 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
Apptronik Raises $520 Million to Roll Out Humanoid Robot
February 11, 2026

Apptronik has raised $520 million as it prepares to launch a new humanoid robot. 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...

Payments Innovation
Cash App Debuts Payment Links to Make P2P Less Formal
February 11, 2026

Cash App introduced a peer-to-peer payment feature designed to simplify money requests. 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...

Delivery
Uber Eats Takes on Instacart With Cart Assistant
February 11, 2026

The Uber Eats app will soon include a new artificial intelligence-powered beta feature that can build a grocery basket from text or images. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Digital Banking
Provident Bank Says Strategy Focused on Simplicity Over Shiny Tech
February 11, 2026

Scott Hurlbert’s clearest reminder that customer experience is still personal came through a text from his daughter. 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...

Faster Payments
Slow Payments Drain Small Business Cash Faster Than Sales Can Refill It
February 11, 2026

For many small businesses, cash flow is no longer a background concern. It is the defining constraint shaping daily operations and long-term viability. Delayed receivables are becoming more common and more damaging, even for firms with steady sales. As payment cycles stretch, slow-moving funds are...

Retail
Retailers Focus on Data and Payments as Shoppers Pull Back
February 10, 2026

The 21st century retail battle is no longer being waged primarily over assortment, price, or even brand equity. 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...

Banking
Bank Charters Are Reshaping Who Can Compete for Consumer Deposits
February 10, 2026

Bank charters represent the operating system (OS) for the U.S. financial sector. 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...