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Facebook Working On WhatsApp P2P Digital Currency
March 01, 2019

Facebook, Telegram and Signal are looking to launch their own cryptocurrencies that will allow users to send money internationally on their messaging systems. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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NY Regulator Wants Facebook’s Info On Data Sharing
February 28, 2019

The New York State Department of Financial Services has requested information from Facebook regarding apps that were sending sensitive personal data to the site, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Facebook Takes On Patreon With Fan Subscriptions Feature
February 27, 2019

Facebook is launching a Fan Subscriptions feature that allows users to pay a monthly fee for access to a creator’s exclusive content. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Health Apps Sharing Users’ Sensitive Data With Facebook?
February 24, 2019

Facebook is facing new privacy allegations that smartphone users’ data is being shared with the social media giant without their knowledge. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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NY Governor Calls For Inquiry Into Facebook’s Data Practices
February 24, 2019

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo called on the New York’s Department of State and Department of Financial Services to investigate Facebook after The Wall Street Journal reported late last week it could be getting its hand on much more personal information than smartphone users were previously...

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Senators Call For FTC Action On FB ‘Friendly Fraud’ Complaint
February 22, 2019

U.S. Senators Edward Markey and Richard Blumenthal have asked the Federal Trade Commission to act on a complaint that Facebook knowingly encouraged children to spend money on the platform, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Facebook CEO, UK Officials To Meet Over Fake News, Regulation
February 21, 2019

Mark Zuckerberg, the chief executive of Facebook, is holding meetings with U.K. officials on Thursday (Feb. 21) to discuss fake news and new internet regulations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Zuckerberg Considering Blockchain ID For Facebook Login
February 20, 2019

In an interview with Harvard Law professor Jonathan Zittrain, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that he’s “potentially interested” in using blockchain technology for Facebook logins, and that the tech could help the process of allowing access to data by third-party apps, according to a report...

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Facebook Accused Of Exposing User Data Via Groups
February 19, 2019

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has received a complaint against Facebook that alleges the social media giant wrongfully disclosed information on members of closed groups. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...