Co-branded card startup Imprint has raised a $150 million Series D, valuing the company at $1.2 billion. The funding will fuel a shift from just credit into debit, secured cards, and a broader loyalty network. This comes as new research shows consumers, especially younger ones, are increasingly usin
The payments landscape is set for a year of fundamental, not flashy, change. According to a new report, technologies seeded in recent years are finally expected to sprout in 2026.
In a major move from regulator to regulated, Caroline Pham is exiting the CFTC for crypto payments firm MoonPay. This continues a trend of senior policymakers migrating to the booming digital asset industry as Washington shifts its focus.
A new survey reveals a major shift in how younger generations view success. They’re prioritizing ownership and control, betting on themselves over traditional career paths.
Instagram has launched a dedicated TV app, starting with Amazon Fire TV in the US. It’s all about Reels for now, with plans for more features. But the whole idea raises some big questions.
OpenAI just launched a major overhaul of its image generator. The new GPT Image 1.5 model is up to four times faster and better at following instructions. It’s available now to all users, with a clear focus on enterprise applications.
Volkswagen has closed a plant in Germany for the first time in its 88-year history. The Dresden facility will reopen in mid-2026 as a research center for AI, robotics, and chip design. This comes as the automaker faces billions in losses from tariffs and intense competition.
LG has officially confirmed its first flagship Micro RGB TV is launching in 2026. This kicks off a new wave of “RGB” displays from major brands, but it’s not the same as microLED.
A major blackout hit Spain and Portugal in April 2025, exposing grid instability as renewables grow. The solution might be Virtual Synchronous Machines, a tech that makes inverters act like traditional power plants to keep the grid stable.
A new Fortune list highlights 25 rising executives, from Disney’s Josh D’Amaro to Microsoft’s Scott Guthrie, as the next generation of Fortune 500 CEOs. Meanwhile, Ford takes a massive $19.5 billion impairment on its EV strategy, and Deloitte warns companies are spending AI budgets all wrong.
