By PYMNTS | July 22, 2026 In a move that signals a seismic shift in the global venture capital landscape and the trajectory of artificial intelligence, Travis Kalanick, the co-founder and former CEO of Uber, has officially unveiled his latest venture: Atoms. The company, which has emerged from stealth mode with a staggering $1.7 billion…
The retail landscape is undergoing a metamorphosis. As we move further into 2026, the traditional boundaries between physical storefronts and digital interfaces have not just blurred—they have dissolved. For business owners and retail executives, the challenge is no longer merely about selling products; it is about orchestrating a cohesive, personalized, and ethical ecosystem that meets…
By PYMNTS | July 17, 2026 The promise of artificial intelligence agents—autonomous software capable of researching, comparing, and executing complex workflows—has long been hampered by a stubborn digital barrier: the login screen. While AI can analyze vast datasets and draft intricate reports in seconds, it has historically been rendered inert the moment a task requires…
The debate surrounding artificial intelligence has long been dominated by a singular, existential anxiety: Will it replace me? Yet, while economists and philosophers argue over the potential for mass displacement, a far more immediate and tangible shift is occurring within the corporate machine. AI has not merely begun to perform work; it has fundamentally vandalized…
NEW YORK — In a definitive sign that artificial intelligence has moved from a novelty to a necessity in the financial services sector, Bank of America (BofA) has reported a massive surge in the adoption of its virtual assistant, Erica. According to the bank’s second-quarter 2026 earnings report, active users of the AI-driven chatbot grew…
The landscape of American finance is undergoing its most significant structural shift in decades. After years of trailing behind global peers in payment velocity, the United States is witnessing a rapid acceleration in the adoption of real-time gross settlement (RTGS) systems. At the heart of this transformation is FedNow, the Federal Reserve’s instant payments service,…
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…
By PYMNTS | July 10, 2026 In a landmark development for Latin American fintech, Nu Mexico—the Mexican arm of the digital banking giant Nubank—has officially received the green light from the National Banking and Securities Commission (CNBV) to begin operations as a fully licensed bank. This authorization marks the culmination of a rigorous regulatory transition,…
Main Facts: In an increasingly digital landscape, email marketing remains an unparalleled channel for customer engagement and return on investment (ROI). However, marketing teams are grappling with an escalating challenge: the demand for hyper-personalized, high-performing email campaigns at a scale and speed that traditional manual processes simply cannot sustain. This widening chasm between audience expectations…
For millions of Americans, the dream of homeownership—and the subsequent path toward wealth creation—is perpetually stalled by a singular, immovable obstacle: the down payment. While soaring home prices and high interest rates dominate the headlines, a new analysis from the Urban Institute has reignited a debate that has been largely dormant since the 2008 financial…
