artificial intelligence
OpenAI Valued at $852 Billion in Latest Funding Round
March 31, 2026

OpenAI raised $122 billion in a funding round that valued it at $852 billion, the company said in a Tuesday (March 31) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Bank Regulation
OCC Rescinds Recovery Planning Guidelines for Large Banks, Citing Regulatory Burden
March 31, 2026

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has rescinded its recovery planning guidelines that apply to banks with at least $100 billion in assets, saying this is part of its effort to eliminate unnecessary regulatory burden. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Investments
Tenex Raises $250 Million as AI Security Spending Accelerates
March 31, 2026

Cybersecurity startup Tenex has raised $250 million in new funding at a valuation exceeding $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...

Regulation
US Audit Regulator Seeks Feedback on Priorities and Standards
March 31, 2026

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) is seeking public comment on its strategic priorities as it prepares to develop its 2026-2030 strategic plan. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

B2B Payments
Stampli Debuts Deep Finance for Better Invoice Data Insights
March 31, 2026

Stampli has debuted a tool to help organizations glean more insights from their invoice data. 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...

SMBs
Amazon’s New Card Challenges Traditional Small Business Rewards
March 31, 2026

For small businesses, access to credit is, in many cases, available. The problem is that many of the products offered do not reflect how those businesses operate. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

B2B Payments
Visa and Ramp Develop AI Agents for Corporate Bill Pay
March 31, 2026

Visa and financial operations platform Ramp are introducing artificial intelligence (AI) agents that automate corporate bill pay, reduce manual work, curb spend and unlock savings, the companies said in a Tuesday (March 31) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Apple
Apple Cracks Down on Vibe Coding Services in App Store
March 31, 2026

Apple is reportedly stepping up efforts to crack down on vibe coding services. 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....

Cryptocurrency
Mercado Libre Pulls Plug on Branded Crypto Offering Mercado Coin
March 31, 2026

After four years, Mercado Libre is reportedly phasing out its in-house cryptocurrency offering Mercado Coin. 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,...