Meta May Have to Pull Platforms in EU Meta Platforms reiterated its warning that it may have to pull its popular Facebook and Instagram services from the European Union if a new transatlantic data transfer pact doesn’t materialize. Meta could face a ban on its...
Instagram is teaming with streetwear fashion designer Anwar Carrots on a limited-edition clothing line available exclusively through the NTWRK livestream shopping app starting at 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 5, according to a company announcement. The collection will include four pieces “designed for summertime fun,” the...
The healthcare industry lags others in payments digitization, especially when it comes to the procurement of bulk medical supplies and equipment. While suppliers prefer automated clearing house (ACH) and direct deposit payments, their customers still make up to 85% of their payments by check or...
Thirty years ago, in a tightly contested run for the White House, political strategist James Carville characterized the singularity of focus he felt was needed to win the election with the now famous quip, “It’s the economy, stupid.” That sentiment is arguably even more true...
Cybercriminals engaged in ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) have been forced to pivot in how they run their fraudulent operations, as fewer victims coughed up payments this year and law enforcement, regulators and security firms stepped up pressure and tactics. As more ransomware gangs were sidelined over the...
Uber has introduced a pair of features it said are designed to provide more flexibility and opportunities for the company’s drivers. According to a Friday (July 29) news release, the new features are known as Upfront Fares, which deals with the way drivers accept rides,...
The highly competitive global sneaker wars have a new contestant to look out for after Deckers said its Hoka line of athletic shoes has grown into a $1 billion brand that’s vying alongside other upstarts to take on struggling stalwarts Nike and Adidas. According to...
The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is launching an investigation into three fashion retailers for making misleading claims about their sustainability practices, according to a Friday (July 29) press release. Fashion retailers ASOS, Boohoo and George at Asda have come under scrutiny as part...
Ex-Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) chief Chris Giancarlo has said the European Union’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) bill might end up exporting European crypto regulation and damage U.S. chances at making more concrete rules. Speaking at a summit Thursday (July 28), Giancarlo said he...
