Investments
Sequence Raises $20 Million for AI-Powered Billing Automation
December 17, 2025

Revenue platform Sequence has secured $20 million in new funding. 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...

Cryptocurrency
Crypto Industry Leaders Discuss Market Structure Bill With Lawmakers
December 17, 2025

Cryptocurrency industry leaders and lobbyists are reportedly meeting with Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina and other lawmakers Wednesday (Dec. 17) to discuss the crypto market structure bill. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Blockchain
Blockchain’s Institutional Future Is Private, Permissioned and Growing Fast
December 17, 2025

There’s a growing divide at the center of the digital asset universe, and it’s one that breaks cleanly over the sector’s fundamental technology: Distributed ledgers, or blockchains. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Credit Cards
Amex CEO Condemns Merchant Surcharges
December 17, 2025

Speaking at a recent financial conference, American Express’ CEO offered a blunt opinion on surcharges. 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...

Aggregators
DoorDash Debuts Zesty, an AI Social App for Restaurant Discovery
December 17, 2025

DoorDash rolled out Zesty, an AI-powered mobile app designed not for ordering food but for discovering where to eat next, marking a strategic move for the company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Cryptocurrency
Nuvei Gets OK to Offer Crypto Services in EU
December 17, 2025

Nuvei received approval to operate under the European Union’s new regulatory framework for cryptocurrency. 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...

Delivery
USPS to Allow All Shippers to Bid on Last-Mile Delivery Service
December 17, 2025

The United States Postal Service (USPS) plans to make its last-mile delivery service available to shippers of all sizes. 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...

Legal
Tricolor CEO Faces Life Sentence Over Subprime Lending Scheme
December 17, 2025

Federal prosecutors are accusing four executives from defunct subprime auto lender Tricolor Holdings of defrauding investors. 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...

artificial intelligence
UK Plans Steep Increases in Funding for AI Research
December 17, 2025

The British government is reportedly planning sharp funding increases for areas like artificial intelligence (AI) and video games. 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...