Fintech Investments
Speed Raises $8 Million to Expand Bitcoin and Stablecoin Payment Solutions
December 16, 2025

Speed raised $8 million to accelerate the growth of its payments solutions built on the Bitcoin Lightning Network. 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...

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Square and Thrive Team to Help Retailers Manage Inventory
December 16, 2025

Square has expanded its partnership with inventory management reporting system Thrive. 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...

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Thread Raises $30 Million to Boost Embedded Banking
December 16, 2025

Thread Bank has raised $30.5 million to promote its embedded banking strategy. 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...

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No More Pilots, BBVA Deploys AI Across the Bank With OpenAI’s Partnership
December 16, 2025

BBVA said it has formed a strategic partnership with OpenAI to embed generative artificial intelligence (AI) directly into the bank’s core operations, moving beyond pilot programs and positioning AI as a default organizational layer across the company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Lending Platform Slope Teams With Amazon on Seller Working Capital
December 16, 2025

Lending platform Slope has teamed with Amazon to offer financing to the eCommerce giant’s merchants. 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,...

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Databricks Targets $134 Billion Valuation in New Funding Round
December 16, 2025

Data analytics/artificial intelligence (AI) firm Databricks is reportedly raising $4 billion in a new funding round. 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...

Personnel
Federal Government Employment Dropped in October as DOGE Cuts Took Effect
December 16, 2025

Federal government employment dropped sharply in October and continued to fall in November as cuts made by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) earlier this year began to impact employment numbers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Apple
Apple App Store Fees Face Pressure From EU Developers
December 16, 2025

A collection of app developers and consumer groups want Europe to enforce laws against Apple. 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,...

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Citi Expands London Stock Exchange Data Partnership
December 16, 2025

Citi formed a data and analytics pact with the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). 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...