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Security & Fraud
Google Cloud Server Left A Billion Users’ Info Vulnerable
November 22, 2019

A database that aggregated 1.2 billion people’s personal data, which included email addresses, phone numbers and social media accounts, was discovered on an unprotected server in October, according to a report by Bloomberg. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Regulation
Lawmakers Question Airbnb On Non-Compliant Listings
November 22, 2019

Airbnb is facing questions from U.S. lawmakers who want information about hosts who go against the company’s policies and don’t comply with local laws. Six members of Congress said in a letter to Brian Chesky, the company’s chief executive officer, that they are especially interested in...

Banking
Tech Glitch Causes Late Payments For UK’s TSB Bank Customers
November 22, 2019

British bank TSB, on the heels of an IT disaster that saw its annual profits wiped out, recently dealt with an issue where customer payments didn’t come out on time, according to a report by the Financial Times. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Banking
Cap One Cardholders Can Pay With Points On Amazon
November 22, 2019

To provide shoppers with an eCommerce points redemption option, Capital One rewards cardholders will soon have the ability to redeem cash back as well as miles through Amazon. The company joins Citi, American Express, Chase and Discover in offering the option, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the...

News
Top News In Payments: The Fed Takes A Closer Look At Big Tech; Goldman CEO...
November 22, 2019

In today’s top payments news, ongoing security concerns have caused the Federal Reserve to take a closer look at the Big Tech firms that serve the banking industry. Also, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon is denying claims that gender bias is apparent in the algorithm...

B2B Payments
Razorpay Debuts Fin Services Suite For Underbanked Businesses
November 22, 2019

Razorpay, a large payments processing outfit in India, has introduced an array of new services to provide startups, businesses and gig workers in the country with credit and banking services, according to a report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Ridesharing
Didi Chuxing Could Offer Streaming Content With 5G
November 22, 2019

Didi Chuxing, a Chinese ride-hailing company, said the advent of 5G technology would potentially allow for advertising and other related services for its mobile users, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Retail
Toy Retail Innovations: Walmart Launches ‘Toy Lab’; Target Teams With Toys R Us
November 22, 2019

It’s that time of year: toy-buying season. Things have changed for that retail and consumer tradition, though, and toys serve as a constant source of commerce innovation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Retail
Jet To Discontinue NYC Fresh Food Delivery
November 22, 2019

With another indication that the urban-focused site is scaling back, the Jet subsidiary of Walmart is concluding its fresh-food delivery business only a year after bringing the service to New York City. The retailer will shutter a Bronx warehouse it was using for order preparation...