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Torq Raises $140 Million for Agentic AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platform
Investments // January 12, 2026

Torq raised $140 million in a Series D funding round to accelerate the adoption of its security operations center (SOC) platform for global enterprises and government agencies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Investors Shift Focus to AI Infrastructure, Security and Commerce
artificial intelligence // January 12, 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) startups Cast AI, Cyera and Swap headlined a wave of capital injections this week, reflecting where investors see near-term demand as enterprises scale production AI systems. The deals point to continued interest in tools that manage compute constraints, govern sensitive data and...

Rain Raises $250 Million to Scale Platform for Launching Stablecoin Cards
Investments // January 09, 2026

Rain raised $250 million in a Series C funding round to scale its infrastructure for stablecoin payments and add new capabilities and products. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

XReal Raises $100 Million and Unveils Latest Smart Glasses
Wearables // January 08, 2026

Smart glasses maker XReal reportedly raised $100 million and is now valued at over $1 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...

Interviews & Exclusives
Kamran Ansari on the FinTech Reset: Execution, Endurance, and the End of Easy Money

November 10, 2025
Kamran Ansari has lived through nearly every major turn in FinTech, from the first digital wallets and mobile payments to the rise (and recalibration) of billion-dollar disruptors. With nearly 100 investments behind him, including early stakes in Venmo, Braintree, Facebook and Robinhood, he has seen what separates fleeting hype from lasting impact. Get the Full […]

JPMorgan, Citi Lead 1.9% CE 100 Gain With Tokenization Push

October 20, 2025
Earnings season is officially underway, as big banks and American Express weighed in on the latest quarter, painting a picture of resilient consumer spending and credit metrics that still are...

Fundamentals Beat Frenzy for FinTech IPOs in 2025

October 08, 2025
The FinTech initial public offering (IPO) market has roared back to life in 2025 after several quiet years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

CFOs Face Rising Risks as Balance Sheets Lean on Bitcoin

September 10, 2025
Back in 2021, PYMNTS Intelligence examined cryptocurrency as corporates mulled how the digital holdings might transform their operations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Quick Reads
Microsoft Spending on Anthropic Approaches $500 Million a Year

January 14, 2026
Microsoft is reportedly upping its spending on Anthropic, chief rival to partner 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 this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Torq Raises $140 Million for Agentic AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platform

January 12, 2026
Torq raised $140 million in a Series D funding round to accelerate the adoption of its security operations center (SOC) platform for global enterprises and government agencies. Get the Full...

Rain Raises $250 Million to Scale Platform for Launching Stablecoin Cards

January 09, 2026
Rain raised $250 million in a Series C funding round to scale its infrastructure for stablecoin payments and add new capabilities and products. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

XReal Raises $100 Million and Unveils Latest Smart Glasses

January 08, 2026
Smart glasses maker XReal reportedly raised $100 million and is now valued at over $1 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...