What’s Hot

Follow the popular trending news, topics, and video on PYMNTS.com
Venezuelan Opposition Politician Warns of Crypto Use for Money Laundering
Venezuelan Opposition Politician Warns of Crypto Use for Money Laundering
April 29, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Venezuela is reportedly expected to increase its use of cryptocurrency when the United States reimposes oil sanctions on the country beginning June 1. A Venezuelan opposition...

READ MORE >
Apple’s App Store and iPhone Challenges Create Services and Ecosystem Headwinds
Apple’s App Store and iPhone Challenges Create Services and Ecosystem Headwinds
April 29, 2024  |  Apple

Thursday (May 2) will see Apple announce its latest quarterly earnings results. Amid the volatility of hardware sales that springs to mind, there may be signs of pressure as the...

READ MORE >
Nordstrom to Roll Out Digital Marketplace, Enhanced Search Feature
Nordstrom to Roll Out Digital Marketplace, Enhanced Search Feature
April 29, 2024  |  Retail

Nordstrom will roll out a new digital marketplace on its website, Nordstrom.com, along with an enhanced search feature. The marketplace will provide the luxury retailer’s customers with...

READ MORE >
Mastercard and PrestaShop to Deploy Click to Pay in Europe
Mastercard and PrestaShop to Deploy Click to Pay in Europe
April 29, 2024  |  Payment Methods

ECommerce solution provider PrestaShop has partnered with Mastercard to offer Click to Pay in Europe. The Click to Pay functionality will be integrated into the...

READ MORE >
Backflip Raises $15 Million to Grow Real Estate Investment Platform
Backflip Raises $15 Million to Grow Real Estate Investment Platform
April 29, 2024  |  Investments

Backflip raised $15 million in a Series A funding round to grow its platform for real estate investors. The company’s real estate and FinTech platform is designed to provide funding...

READ MORE >
Swift and Veritran Team on Improved Cross-Border Payments
Swift and Veritran Team on Improved Cross-Border Payments
April 29, 2024  |  Partnerships

Banking platform Veritran has launched a partnership with financial messaging service Swift. The collaboration, announced Monday (April 29), is designed to help financial institutions to offer customers enhanced and...

READ MORE >
Tether Acquires Majority Stake in Brain-Computer-Interface Developer Blackrock Neurotech
Tether Acquires Majority Stake in Brain-Computer-Interface Developer Blackrock Neurotech
April 29, 2024  |  Investments

Tether, the company behind the stablecoin USDT, has announced a strategic investment in Blackrock Neurotech, a pioneer in brain-computer-interface (BCI) technology. The $200 million investment grants...

READ MORE >
‘Killer Robots’ on Agenda as Nations Debate AI Weapons
‘Killer Robots’ on Agenda as Nations Debate AI Weapons
April 29, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Austria says the time has come to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) use in weapons systems. Left unchecked, such technology could create “killer robots,” officials in the Alpine...

READ MORE >
Klarna Powers BNPL for Luggage, Travel Accessories Brand Away
Klarna Powers BNPL for Luggage, Travel Accessories Brand Away
April 29, 2024  |  BNPL

Klarna has partnered with luggage and travel accessories brand Away. With this collaboration, Klarna’s interest-free buy now, pay later (BNPL) options are available to Away’s customers in...

READ MORE >