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Moonshot Halts New Kimi K3 Subscriptions as Demand Overwhelms Compute
Artificial Intelligence // July 20, 2026

Chinese artificial intelligence startup Moonshot temporarily paused new subscriptions to its new open-weight model, Kimi K3, due to capacity constraints. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Cyclops Raises $20 Million to Scale Stablecoin Platform for Payments Firms
Cryptocurrency // July 15, 2026

Cyclops raised $20 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate the development of its stablecoin rails for the payments industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Anthropic to Begin Investor Meetings for Potential October IPO
IPO // July 15, 2026

Anthropic wants to meet with prospective investors ahead of a potential initial public offering that could take place as soon as October, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday (July 15). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Velocity Raises $38 Million as Stablecoins Reshape Mainstream Business Finance
Cryptocurrency // July 14, 2026

Velocity raised $38 million in a Series A funding round to expand its stablecoin payments and treasury platform designed for global enterprises, according to a Tuesday (July 14) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Interviews & Exclusives
Y Combinator Offers Startups $500K in Stablecoins Instead of Cash

February 04, 2026
Adding crypto into the finance stack has traditionally had the flair of a younger business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

Kamran Ansari on the FinTech Reset: Execution, Endurance, and the End of Easy Money

November 10, 2025
Kamran Ansari has lived through nearly every major turn in FinTech, from the first digital wallets and mobile payments to the rise (and recalibration) of billion-dollar disruptors. With nearly 100...

Fundamentals Beat Frenzy for FinTech IPOs in 2025

October 08, 2025
The FinTech initial public offering (IPO) market has roared back to life in 2025 after several quiet years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

SemperVirens Launches Accelerator as FinTechs Scramble for Post-Seed Growth

June 02, 2025
For fledgling FinTechs chasing their first paying customer, the toughest stretch often begins after the seed check clears. Because building a company is a long journey. From concept to funding and finally...

Quick Reads
Samsung Weighs $1 Billion Investment in AI Firm Mistral

July 22, 2026
Samsung is in talks to invest around $1 billion in French artificial intelligence startup Mistral, the Financial Times reported Wednesday (July 22). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By […]

Moonshot Halts New Kimi K3 Subscriptions as Demand Overwhelms Compute

July 20, 2026
Chinese artificial intelligence startup Moonshot temporarily paused new subscriptions to its new open-weight model, Kimi K3, due to capacity constraints. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Cyclops Raises $20 Million to Scale Stablecoin Platform for Payments Firms

July 15, 2026
Cyclops raised $20 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate the development of its stablecoin rails for the payments industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Anthropic to Begin Investor Meetings for Potential October IPO

July 15, 2026
Anthropic wants to meet with prospective investors ahead of a potential initial public offering that could take place as soon as October, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday (July 15). Get the...