By PYMNTS | July 13, 2026 In a significant milestone for the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, Gauntlet Networks, a prominent digital asset risk and optimization firm, has successfully closed a $125 million Series C funding round. The massive injection of capital signals a maturation phase for the industry, as Gauntlet prepares to transition from a…
In a landmark achievement for the future of clean energy, a high-profile research consortium—comprising the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), the Cleveland Clinic, and IBM—has successfully conducted the first known quantum computations of materials essential to nuclear fusion. By leveraging the unique processing capabilities of quantum hardware to simulate the molecular configurations of FLiBe (a…
By PYMNTS | July 3, 2026 In a landmark shift for the digital marketing and search landscape, geoSurge, a startup specializing in AI visibility, has successfully closed a $12 million seed funding round. As generative artificial intelligence (AI) begins to supplant traditional search engines as the primary gateway for consumer decision-making, businesses are finding themselves…
By PYMNTS | July 3, 2026 The travel industry, long characterized by complex, multi-layered booking processes, is undergoing a seismic shift. On Friday, July 3, 2026, travel subscription giant eDreams ODIGEO (eDO) announced a strategic collaboration with global payments leader Visa. This partnership is designed to bridge the gap between AI-driven product discovery and actual…
