Amazon
Amazon Extends Payroll and Cybersecurity Help to Small Businesses
December 18, 2025

Amazon Business is offering new benefits to members of its Business Prime program. 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...

Partnerships
Blackstone and Revolut Discuss Collaboration to Reach Investors
December 18, 2025

Alternative asset manager Blackstone is reportedly in talks to offer its funds through FinTech company Revolut’s platform. 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...

Cryptocurrency
Crypto Thefts Reached $3.4 Billion in 2025
December 18, 2025

Cryptocurrency thefts crept up this year amid a rise in hacks from North Korea. 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...

artificial intelligence
OpenAI Rolls out AI Academy for News Organizations
December 18, 2025

OpenAI announced on Wednesday (Dec. 17) the launch of OpenAI Academy for News Organizations, an online learning hub designed to help journalists, editors and publications integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into newsroom workflows. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

artificial intelligence
OpenAI Targets $750 Billion Valuation in Next Funding Round
December 18, 2025

OpenAI reportedly aims to raise as much as $100 billion at a valuation of about $750 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...

Retail
Amazon and Walmart See Intent as 2026’s Holy Grail
December 18, 2025

Among retail’s most dominant themes in 2025 was that the next era of competition is about ecosystem control, not just operational excellence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Cryptocurrency
SoFi Deepens Crypto Offerings With SoFiUSD Stablecoin 
December 18, 2025

Personal finance firm SoFi has launched SoFiUSD, a dollar-pegged stablecoin. 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,...

Personnel
Velera Appoints California Coast Credit Union CEO Todd Lane to Board of Directors
December 18, 2025

Credit union service organization (CUSO) Velera appointed Todd Lane, president and CEO of California Coast Credit Union, as a member of its board of directors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Artificial Intelligence
UPS-Owned Happy Returns Tests AI to Combat Fraud
December 18, 2025

UPS-owned reverse logistics company Happy Returns reportedly plans to use artificial intelligence to combat returns fraud. 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...