News

View the latest news and breaking news today for Payments, Commerce, Retail, Mobile Order, and Technology at PYMNTS.com

Source: pymnts.com

Crypto’s Biggest Theft Meets Blockchain’s Next Institutional Test With Binance Hack
Crypto’s Biggest Theft Meets Blockchain’s Next Institutional Test With Binance Hack
November 02, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

The crypto sector has had its fair share of crimes, scandals, thefts and embarrassments. And the theft of approximately $6.3 billion in digital assets from Binance last Thursday (Oct. 29) certainly ranks up there among the “worst days...

READ MORE >
OKX and Mastercard Bring Stablecoin Card to Most US States
OKX and Mastercard Bring Stablecoin Card to Most US States
November 02, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

OKX’s Mastercard-powered virtual card that unlocks stablecoin spending, OKX Card, is now available to eligible customers in most U.S. states and select territories, the company...

READ MORE >
Global Payments Buyout Talks Signal Pressure on Legacy Processors
Global Payments Buyout Talks Signal Pressure on Legacy Processors
November 02, 2026  |  Business

Global Payments’ reported take-private talks suggest that changes in ownership and strategy could have ripple effects across payment processing as established providers confront competition over...

READ MORE >
Marriott Revenues Rise 6.5% as Travelers Seek Experiences
Marriott Revenues Rise 6.5% as Travelers Seek Experiences
November 02, 2026  |  Earnings

Marriott International said it is reaping the benefits of consumers’ ongoing prioritization of experiential spending. The hotel giant released quarterly earnings Monday (Nov. 2) showing...

READ MORE >
Casap Raises $56 Million for Agentic AI Financial Services
Casap Raises $56 Million for Agentic AI Financial Services
November 02, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Casap, an artificial intelligence agent platform for financial services, has raised $56 million in new funding. The company says its Series B round, announced last...

READ MORE >
Mercado Bitcoin Takes $40 Million Loss in Latest Crypto Hack
Mercado Bitcoin Takes $40 Million Loss in Latest Crypto Hack
November 02, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Mercado Bitcoin is the latest digital asset company to suffer a hack, Bloomberg reported Monday (Nov. 2). The Brazilian cryptocurrency broker will absorb a $40...

READ MORE >
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Turns to Boost to Launch Mobile Network
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Turns to Boost to Launch Mobile Network
November 02, 2026  |  Partnerships

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is reportedly in discussions with Boost Mobile as it looks to launch its own mobile network. These talks came after America’s three...

READ MORE >
Vera Health Secures $28.5 Million to Expand AI-Powered App for Clinicians
Vera Health Secures $28.5 Million to Expand AI-Powered App for Clinicians
November 02, 2026  |  Healthcare

Vera Health raised $28.5 million in a Series A funding round to expand its artificial intelligence-powered clinical app, the company said in a Tuesday (Oct....

READ MORE >
tZERO Moves to Take Tokenization Company Public
tZERO Moves to Take Tokenization Company Public
November 02, 2026  |  Blockchain

Tokenization FinTech tZERO says it is moving to become a publicly traded firm. The company announced Monday (Nov. 2) plans to combine with FG Imperii...

READ MORE >