The landscape of digital commerce has undergone a seismic shift. In 2025, TikTok Shop—the integrated e-commerce engine powering the social media giant—surged to a staggering $64.3 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV), nearly doubling its output from the previous year. Of that total, the U.S. market accounted for $15.1 billion, fueled by a specific, high-conversion…
In a move that promises to intensify the ongoing battle over the future of digital asset regulation in the United States, a coalition of high-ranking Senate Democrats has formally requested congressional hearings into President Donald Trump’s extensive cryptocurrency holdings. The request follows the release of new financial disclosures revealing that the President’s crypto-related ventures generated…
By PYMNTS | July 9, 2026 In the high-velocity world of food-tech, few figures cast as long a shadow as Marc Lore. The serial entrepreneur, known for building Jet.com and leading Walmart’s U.S. e-commerce division, is currently steering his latest venture, Wonder, toward what could be its most pivotal moment yet: a massive funding round…
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By PYMNTS July 6, 2026 In a landmark shift for the venture capital landscape, a new breed of "AI-first" conglomerates is emerging, signaling that the next frontier of artificial intelligence is not just in foundation models, but in the radical operational transformation of traditional, unglamorous service industries. Thrive Holdings, a specialized holding company established by…
By PYMNTS July 5, 2026 In a landmark move that signals a tectonic shift in the global semiconductor landscape, South Korean powerhouse SK Hynix is set to debut on U.S. equity markets on July 10. The $29 billion listing is poised to be the largest share sale by a foreign entity in U.S. history, serving…
STOCKHOLM — In a decision that marks a significant escalation in the global legal battle against Big Tech’s market dominance, a Swedish court ruled on Wednesday that Google must pay $1.97 billion in damages to the price-comparison service PriceRunner. The ruling, which follows years of litigation, concludes that the search giant violated antitrust laws by…
In a move that signals a profound shift in how modern fintech giants view the intersection of corporate strategy and artificial intelligence, Ramp, the high-growth spend management platform, has announced a significant restructuring of its executive leadership. The company has elevated co-founder and former Chief Technology Officer Karim Atiyeh to the role of Co-CEO, where…
By PYMNTS July 2, 2026 In a startling disclosure that underscores the complex interplay between international trade policy and corporate finance, global sportswear titan Nike Inc. has announced it expects to receive a nearly $1 billion tariff refund from the federal government. The revelation, delivered alongside the company’s fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter and full-year earnings report,…
By PYMNTS July 1, 2026 In a landmark move that promises to reshape the competitive landscape of the American retail grocery sector, Kroger has officially announced a definitive agreement to acquire Pennsylvania-based supermarket chain Giant Eagle for $1.65 billion. The acquisition, confirmed on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, marks one of the most significant consolidations in…
