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Tribe Money Pools Announces Mobile App for Group Payments
Tribe Money Pools Announces Mobile App for Group Payments
December 31, 2024  |  Mobile Payments

Financial platform Tribe Money Pools says it’s ready to introduce its mobile payments app. Set to go live on Jan. 9, the app is designed for organizations,...

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Will Robots Take on More Public-Facing Roles in 2025?
Will Robots Take on More Public-Facing Roles in 2025?
December 31, 2024  |  Technology

Will 2025 be the year of the public-facing workplace robot? It’s something operators want to happen in the coming year, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Tuesday...

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French Food Delivery Startup Epicery Shuts Down
French Food Delivery Startup Epicery Shuts Down
December 31, 2024  |  Delivery

Epicery, a 9-year-old French food delivery startup, will not ring in 2025. A message posted to the company’s website informs visitors that Tuesday (Dec. 31)...

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Alibaba Plans Major Discounts on AI Large Language Models
Alibaba Plans Major Discounts on AI Large Language Models
December 31, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Chinese tech giant Alibaba is reportedly slashing prices on its AI large language models. Those markdowns are as high as 85%, CNBC reported Tuesday (Dec. 31), citing...

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‘Debanking’ Debate Resurfaces Amid Trump’s Return to Office
‘Debanking’ Debate Resurfaces Amid Trump’s Return to Office
December 31, 2024  |  Banking

Will Donald Trump’s return to the Oval Office bring a crackdown on “debanking?” As the Financial Times (FT) noted in an opinion piece Tuesday (Dec. 31), there’s...

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Will Bitcoin Break the $200,000 Barrier in 2025?
Will Bitcoin Break the $200,000 Barrier in 2025?
December 31, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin topped $100,000 this year. Will 2025 bring cryptocurrency fans similar good fortune? Investors, experts and industry executives surveyed by CNBC in a report published Tuesday (Dec....

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FinTech Dave Says DOJ Lawsuit Is ‘Government Overreach’
FinTech Dave Says DOJ Lawsuit Is ‘Government Overreach’
December 31, 2024  |  Legal

Mobile banking app Dave is pushing back against claims in a new government lawsuit. The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a suit Monday (Dec. 30) against the FinTech and...

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To Know What’s Next in Payments, First Look Back
To Know What’s Next in Payments, First Look Back
December 31, 2024  |  Payments Innovation

As we wrap up 2024, PYMNTS’ “What’s Next in Payments” series has provided insights from industry leaders on the current and future state of play...

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Paperless Progress Made in Healthcare as Flexible Financing Gains Traction
Paperless Progress Made in Healthcare as Flexible Financing Gains Traction
December 31, 2024  |  Healthcare

Transforming healthcare — in terms of payments efficiencies, so that providers get paid and patients are able to handle the financial responsibilities tied to getting...

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