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Cuba Bans Small Business From Using US Bank Accounts

Cuba has reportedly banned its small businesses from using U.S. bank accounts, just weeks...

Bank Regulation
Bank Regulatory Agencies Considering ‘Additional Steps’ to Govern Bank-FinTech Arrangements

Three federal bank regulatory agencies said Thursday (July 25) that they are considering “additional...

Transportation
Curbee Launches Platform to Help Car Dealerships Add Mobile Service

Curbee has launched its software-as-a-service (SaaS) mobile service technology platform for car dealers nationwide....

artificial intelligence
XAI Begins Training Chatbot on Content From X

Elon Musk’s xAI has reportedly begun training its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Grok, on...

VISA
3 Big Ideas From the PYMNTS Visa SMBTV Series

In the digital marketplace, the effortless nature of eCommerce transactions masks a complex network...

artificial intelligence
Photo App Photoroom Taps Green Energy for AI Training

Photo editing startup Photoroom plans to power its artificial intelligence (AI) training using 100%...

Technology
Google’s $5 Billion Bet on the Bumpy Road to Self-Driving...

Since the industrial revolution first brought machines into prominence, self-driving vehicles have populated future...

Regulation
Reserve Bank of India Fines Visa for Unapproved Payment Authentication

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said Friday (July 26) that it fined Visa...

Earnings
Spotify Shifts From One-Size-Fits-All to Tailored Plans

Spotify Founder and CEO Daniel Ek believes the company’s approach to flexibility for its...

Technology
They Said That: Notable Quotables From the Week of July...

It was a week that saw a presidential campaign end, the Summer Olympics begin...

SMBs
Sage Enhances Payment Processing for SMBs With Stripe Integration

Sage and Stripe have partnered to help improve cashflow management and payment processing for small- to...

Economy
Consumer Sentiment Dips as Inflation Expectations Remain Flat

The bifurcation in consumer spending — between higher-income and lower-income individuals and households —...

artificial intelligence
This Week in AI: AI Surge Ignites Global Tech Race...

The artificial intelligence landscape is experiencing a dramatic transformation as tech giants and startups...

Apple
Apple Lowers iPhone Prices in India After Country Reduces Customs...

Apple has reportedly cut the prices of iPhones in India after the country reduced its...

Apple
Apple Signs Biden Administration’s Commitment for AI Safety

Apple has signed onto the Biden administration’s voluntary commitments regarding the safe development of...

Investments
Fractile Raises $15 Million to Develop New AI Chip

U.K. startup Fractile has exited stealth and announced it raised $15 million in seed...

Cryptocurrency
Why Bitcoin and Trump Are Once Again Crypto’s Biggest Story

It’s day two of Nashville’s Bitcoin Conference, but many attendees are waiting for day...

Security & Fraud
UK Crime Agency, Banks Cooperate to Identify Organized Crime

The United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) and seven U.K. banks are working together...

Regulation
UK’s FCA Announces Proposals, Rules to Strengthen Capital Markets

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) proposed new rules on publishing a prospectus,...

artificial intelligence
AI-Powered Delivery Robots Aim to Slash Costs

A new contender has entered the increasingly crowded field of autonomous delivery robots, hoping...

Retail
Amazon and Walmart Tap Imaging Tech to Improve eCommerce Experience

Amazon and Walmart are looking to make the online shopping experience more visual in...

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