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21 States Join FTC Lawsuit Targeting Uber’s Subscription Billing and Cancellation Practices

21 States Join FTC Lawsuit Targeting Uber’s Subscription Billing and Cancellation Practices
21 States Join FTC Lawsuit Targeting Uber’s Subscription Billing and Cancellation Practices
December 16, 2025  |  Subscriptions

Uber said Tuesday (Dec. 16) that a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit that was joined Monday (Dec. 15) by 21 states and the District of Columbia...

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Retail Sales Stall as Paycheck-to-Paycheck Pressure Builds
Retail Sales Stall as Paycheck-to-Paycheck Pressure Builds
December 16, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

After weeks of delay, a fresh wave of government data is finally offering a clearer snapshot of how consumers and workers in the United States...

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TikTok Sees 84% Jump in Black Friday and Cyber Monday Livestream Shopping
TikTok Sees 84% Jump in Black Friday and Cyber Monday Livestream Shopping
December 16, 2025  |  Retail

Livestream shopping is popular in China, but it hasn’t caught on in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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SEC Signals Green Light for Finance’s Shift Toward Tokenization
SEC Signals Green Light for Finance’s Shift Toward Tokenization
December 16, 2025  |  Regulation

When it comes to cryptocurrency, the Securities and Exchange Commission is increasingly trading in its stance of enforcement for one of education and enablement. Get...

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Mastercard and LoanPro to Launch Installment Loan Cards
Mastercard and LoanPro to Launch Installment Loan Cards
December 16, 2025  |  Loans

Mastercard and LoanPro plan to launch a program that will enable lenders to deliver installment loans through virtual and physical cards. Get the Full Story...

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US Puts Tech Deal With UK on Hold
US Puts Tech Deal With UK on Hold
December 16, 2025  |  Technology

The United States government reportedly paused its technology deal with the United Kingdom. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Outgoing Monzo CEO TS Anil Was Allegedly Asked to Leave by FinTech’s Board
Outgoing Monzo CEO TS Anil Was Allegedly Asked to Leave by FinTech’s Board
December 16, 2025  |  Personnel

Monzo CEO TS Anil announced in October plans to hand the company over to new leadership. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Rivian Unveils Custom AI Chip, Reduces Dependence on Nvidia
Rivian Unveils Custom AI Chip, Reduces Dependence on Nvidia
December 16, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

Rivian Automotive unveiled a custom artificial intelligence (AI) chip and a comprehensive autonomy platform designed and engineered in-house. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Visa Begins Rolling Out Stablecoin Settlement in US
Visa Begins Rolling Out Stablecoin Settlement in US
December 16, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Visa has begun rolling out stablecoin settlement in the United States, allowing its U.S. issuer and acquirer partners to settle with Visa in Circle’s USDC...

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