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Spanish Banks Launch in-Store Contactless Payment System

Spanish Banks Launch in-Store Contactless Payment System
Spanish Banks Launch in-Store Contactless Payment System
July 22, 2026  |  Payment Methods

Spanish banks are reportedly offering a new bank-to-bank in-store payment system, challenging American payment systems. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Bank of America Equips Customer Service Reps With Gen AI
Bank of America Equips Customer Service Reps With Gen AI
July 21, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Bank of America has added new generative artificial intelligence capabilities to EricaAssist, an AI agent that works alongside the bank’s customer service representatives during calls. Get...

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OpenAI Launches Program to Accelerate Small Business AI Adoption
OpenAI Launches Program to Accelerate Small Business AI Adoption
July 21, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI has launched a program designed to help small businesses use ChatGPT to increase their productivity and scale their businesses. Get the Full Story Complete...

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House Passes Federal Tech Procurement Bill Without Senate Backing
House Passes Federal Tech Procurement Bill Without Senate Backing
July 21, 2026  |  Legal & Regulation

The House passed a bill Monday (July 20) that its supporters said would improve federal technology procurement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Augustus Raises $180 Million to Build Clearing Bank for Stablecoins
Augustus Raises $180 Million to Build Clearing Bank for Stablecoins
July 21, 2026  |  Investments

Augustus, formerly known as Ivy, raised $180 million in a Series B funding round to support its offering that gives financial institutions around the world...

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OpenAI Models Breach Hugging Face During Cyber Evaluation
OpenAI Models Breach Hugging Face During Cyber Evaluation
July 21, 2026  |  Cybersecurity

OpenAI said Tuesday (July 21) that a security incident reported last week by Hugging Face was caused by OpenAI models as their cyber capabilities were being tested by...

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Forward Financing Secures Another $525 Million to Support Small Businesses
Forward Financing Secures Another $525 Million to Support Small Businesses
July 21, 2026  |  SMBs

Forward Financing, a provider of capital to small businesses across the United States, secured $525 million of new financing that brings the company’s total committed...

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Sam Altman to Brief White House on OpenAI Models’ Impact on Work
Sam Altman to Brief White House on OpenAI Models’ Impact on Work
July 21, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman plans to meet with White House officials and U.S. lawmakers next week to brief them on the company’s upcoming models and how they affect...

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