Coinbase adds AI agent & USDT payments for merchants
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Findustry AI adds chargeback automation to Maverick
Merchants on Maverick's platform can now contest disputes faster as Findustry AI's Chargeback Agent automates evidence gathering and submissions.
Citi buys Kard to boost card rewards & commerce media
The bank can now tailor card offers and merchant-funded rewards for 70 million US cardmembers as it builds out its commerce media push.
Lithic & Monavate launch single route to card issuance
Fintechs and crypto firms could cut card-launch complexity as the deal bundles processing, issuing and settlement into one route.
American Express expands virtual cards for US businesses
The move gives select US businesses tighter control over employee and travel spending without relying on reimbursements to personal cards.
Square expands credit card & adds Bill Pay feature
Small businesses can now use Square Credit Card to cover vendor bills, with 3% cash back on Bill Pay transactions and broader access.
Sionic launches Instant Bank Pay via Microsoft Marketplace
Merchants could cut payment processing costs by an average of 60% as Sionic pushes bank-to-bank checkout across Microsoft's cloud tools.
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Businesses in the preview can use the model for real-time coding, support and trading tasks, with responses up to 14 times faster.
Yuno raises USD $45 million to expand global payments
The fresh capital will help Yuno widen its payments network, add products and edge closer to profitability as it scales worldwide.
Amazon Chief says conversational AI will reshape shopping
Shoppers may soon ask for product advice in chat form as Amazon races rivals to turn generative AI into a new retail interface.
American Express expands virtual cards for business travel
Companies can now control meals, car hire and rideshare costs better as American Express broadens virtual card use for US business travellers.
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Fascinated by the technology industry after a visit to a Computer Faire in 1998, Donovan Jackson first worked as a public relations consultant for enterprise software and hardware distribution companies in 2000, then as a journalist for IDG-affiliated channel and trade publications, and as a producer of commercial content as an agency owner through the 2000s and 2010s. He has served as ITBrief editor in the last days of the printed magazine, and has a long association with TechDay as a contributor to special projects. Donovan has wide interests spanning technology, philosophy, bicycles, literature, psychology, motorcycles, travel, geography, history, general knowledge, and various combinations of these and other subjects.
Analyst Insights
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Infios named a leader in IDC MarketScape assessments
Rising fulfilment complexity is pushing manufacturers and retailers towards AI tools that can route stock, orders and delivery promises more effectively.
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Blue Yonder unveils AI tools & sustainability findings
Supply chain leaders are under pressure as Blue Yonder's survey finds sustainability slipping down priorities despite mounting climate and inflation risks.
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