The surge in virtual card issuance — and the linking of banks, FinTechs, enterprises and brands to get those cards out into the market for daily use  — speaks volumes to how those cards are helping to form new commerce ecosystems for consumers and businesses. The purely digital flow, from card design to issuance to use, underpins new payment experiences. For the banks and the brands launching card products, the platform approach shortens the time to market to introduce, say, a BNPL card or a B2B-focused instrument that tailors spend management across a supply chain. The continued embrace of credentials and program management through which platforms manage compliance and risk remains a growth engine for the enablers, as cards and credentials are delivered in real time

NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lingopal.ai , a leader in real-time speech-to-speech translation, has announced it has raised $14 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round led by global venture capital firm DCM Ventures , with participation from Scrum Ventures , Marquee Ventures , and prominent angel investors across multiple sectors. This investment will fuel the company's expansion into new markets and further development of its cutting-edge technology. Lingopal.ai's innovative platform offers a no-code, plug-and-play solution, enabling companies to instantly translate the audio of any live stream into over 120 languages in seconds.High Cost and Inaccessibility of Traditional Translation Services Hinders Global ReachCurrently, organizations face significant challenges in effectively communicating with global audiences. The high cost of hiring human translators presents a substantial financial barrier, and the impracticality of relying on human translation for 24/7 content feeds further complicates the issue. The lack of a simple, plug-and-play solution for broadcasting in multiple languages has left a void in the market, hindering businesses' ability to connect with diverse audiences and expand their global reach.Using AI to Expand Sports AudiencesEnter Lingopal.ai, a company that leverages six foundational AI models built in-house to translate any live stream

When it comes to digital transformation, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) need big help. That was the word from BILL during its second quarter 2025 earnings call Thursday (Feb. 6), where executives stressed that despite broader macroeconomic uncertainties, BILL is positioning itself as a financial automation leader for SMBs — a market historically underserved in digital financial services. “We delivered strong financial results and innovated at a rapid pace as we executed on our vision to be the de facto intelligent financial operations platform for SMBs,” said René Lacerte, BILL CEO and founder. “Today, more than 480,000 businesses rely on BILL to manage their day- to-day financial workflow. We are moving fast to address a vast market opportunity to transform the financial operations for millions of SMBs.”