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Why Enterprise B2B Payment Data is the Ultimate Fuel for AI Models

B2B Payment Data Is AI’s True Superpower Enterprise payments are not simply transfers of funds. As Boost Payment Solutions founder and CEO Dean M. Leavitt explained in a recent conversation with PYMNTS, they function as dense packages of money, data, and commercial obligations. A single transaction can encompass thousands of invoices, each carrying line-item details, account identifiers, and buyer-supplier terms that demand precise reconciliation. This density is what sets B2

Drew Sullivan

3 days ago4 min read

The Orchestration Layer: How OpenUSD Powers Seamless, Multi-Rail Stablecoin Flows at Scale

A harmonious blend of digital assets in a "symphony of stablecoins". 🔄 The Business Model That Makes Circle and Tether Nervous How it works today: Holders of USDC or USDT provide reserves that issuers like Circle and Tether invest in short-term Treasuries, generating billions in annual yield (e.g., ~$3-4B from $73B USDC at 4-5% rates). Issuers keep the lion's share; users and partners get little to nothing. How OUSD works: Zero fees to mint or redeem—at any volume, no caps.

Drew Sullivan

Jul 63 min read

BaaS is not for Everybody

Embedded Finance or Banking as a Service (Baas) is an emerging focus for many organizations. There are hundreds of companies with large...

Drew Sullivan

Sep 7, 20213 min read