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Patent Offices Race to Define Who Owns Agentic AI Inventions

Patent Offices Race to Define Who Owns Agentic AI Inventions
Patent Offices Race to Define Who Owns Agentic AI Inventions
June 15, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

AI agents are now active participants in drug discovery, chip design, materials research and software architecture. They generate patentable output at speeds and volumes the...

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32.7% of Gen Z Business Owners Pick Email for Card Support
32.7% of Gen Z Business Owners Pick Email for Card Support
June 15, 2026  |  Credit Cards

Small business owners have a message for the companies that issue business credit cards. They want digital tools, but keep a human nearby. Get the...

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AI Moves Compliance From Detection to Investigation
AI Moves Compliance From Detection to Investigation
June 15, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

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Crypto Experts Tell PYMNTS Where Digital Assets Go Next
Crypto Experts Tell PYMNTS Where Digital Assets Go Next
June 12, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

There’s something rare happening across the digital asset landscape: it’s quiet. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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SoFi, Revolut, Square and Klarna Turn Savings Into Lending Strategy
SoFi, Revolut, Square and Klarna Turn Savings Into Lending Strategy
June 12, 2026  |  Banking

As interest rate uncertainty lingers and wholesale funding becomes more expensive, digital-first financial firms are using high-yield savings accounts to address two challenges. Get the...

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FinTechs Use Cross-Border Payments to Court Small Businesses
FinTechs Use Cross-Border Payments to Court Small Businesses
June 12, 2026  |  Cross-border Payments

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Credit Unions Need AI Chat to Stay in the Conversation
Credit Unions Need AI Chat to Stay in the Conversation
June 12, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Financial institutions once competed on branch networks, interest rates and, later, mobile apps. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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The AI Shopping Cart Rolls Faster Outside the US
The AI Shopping Cart Rolls Faster Outside the US
June 12, 2026  |  Retail

Two years ago, a shopper researching a new pair of running shoes might have started on Google, clicked through a few retailer websites and eventually...

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