OpenAI merch store opens to public as AI swag gains status value
OpenAI has put employee apparel on public sale, joining tech firms using scarce branded goods to build customer and developer affi...
By Rafael Ortiz 4 weeks agoSection
Fintech
Middle market uncertainty puts cash flow and AI execution in focus
PYMNTS Intelligence data show high-uncertainty middle-market firms are missing targets, pushing CFOs toward faster cash cycles and...
By Rafael Ortiz 4 weeks ago
Stripe OpenRouter deal talks point to $10 billion AI push
Stripe is discussing an OpenRouter acquisition that could approach $10 billion, the Journal reported, as it also weighs its PayPal...
By Rafael Ortiz 4 weeks ago
Enova Q2 2026 results show record receivables and stronger credit
Enova said originations rose 27% and receivables hit $5.5 billion, as credit improved across consumer and small-business lending.
By Rafael Ortiz 4 weeks agoBitcoin Security Consortium gets $15 million pledge from major firms
Nine digital-asset and financial firms pledged $15 million over three years to fund Bitcoin security research and developers.
By Rafael Ortiz 4 weeks agoAlipay Hang Seng QR payments deal expands overseas merchant access
Ant International’s Alipay+ has added Hang Seng Bank, linking its app users to QR code payments at merchants across 55 markets.
By Rafael Ortiz 4 weeks agoLoopXPay transaction marks Visa and Lianlian B2B AI payment test
Visa and Lianlian said LoopXPay completed a live B2B purchase in China using an AI agent with spending and approval controls.
By Rafael Ortiz 4 weeks ago
Lithic says agentic payments could push virtual cards into B2B controls
Lithic’s Robin Gandhi told PYMNTS that AI-led purchasing may require new authorization rules, with B2B and virtual cards early foc...
By Rafael Ortiz 4 weeks ago
Telli raises $15 million to build AI agents for customer operations
Telli said its seed round will fund Charlie, an AI agent builder for B2C customer calls, lead qualification and service requests.
By Rafael Ortiz 4 weeks agoCo-operative Bank switching incentive offers £300 for charity accounts
Co-operative Bank will pay eligible organisations £300 to open and fully switch to its Charity and Community Account.
By Rafael Ortiz 4 weeks ago
Summer travel rewards spending gains weight in travel payment choices
American and Wyndham results, plus PYMNTS data, show travelers linking trips, cards and loyalty points despite cost pressures.
By Rafael Ortiz 1 month agoVerifone tamper detection patent targets skimming at unattended terminals
Verifone’s US patent uses radio signals to help payment terminals detect physical tampering at gas pumps, kiosks and self-checkout...
By Rafael Ortiz 1 month ago