Sony to Launch Stablecoin Aimed at U.S. Gaming Market
Through its banking arm, Sony plans to launch a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin that could play a significant role in the company’s gaming and entertainment ecosystem. This launch represents one of the few direct USD stablecoin initiatives by a Japanese company and is being facilitated through a partnership with digital assets firm Bastion. The U.S.-based firm […]
Agentic AI Turned a Corner on Black Friday
A record-setting Black Friday was fueled by a sharp rise in consumers using agentic AI, which steered shoppers toward both sale items and higher-end products. According to Adobe Analytics, which tracks more than one trillion visits to U.S. retail websites, consumers spent $11.8 billion online on Black Friday, up from $10.8 billion in 2024. Between […]
How Nonprofits Can Leverage Digital Gift Cards to Help Those in Need
Too often, those most in need of assistance are the last to receive it—delays compounded by manual processes and outdated payment methods that many nonprofits still rely on. To modernize and speed up the delivery of aid, many organizations are turning to a simple yet powerful solution: gift cards. In particular, digital gift cards offer […]