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Libra’s 2020 Launch Date In Doubt As More Backers Bail
Libra’s 2020 Launch Date In Doubt As More Backers Bail
October 14, 2019  |  Facebook

It is looking unlikely that Facebook will get the regulatory approval needed to launch its controversial cryptocurrency, Libra, next year. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Congress Calls Uber And Lyft To Ride-Hailing Hearing
Congress Calls Uber And Lyft To Ride-Hailing Hearing
October 14, 2019  |  Ridesharing

The head of the U.S. House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee wrote letters to the CEO’s of both Lyft and Uber asking them to...

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Uber Faces Third Wave Of Layoffs Since August
Uber Faces Third Wave Of Layoffs Since August
October 14, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Marking the third round of layoffs since August, Uber has laid off approximately 350 employees across multiple teams in the company with the inclusion of...

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Renault Pilots Self-Driving Ride-Hailing Service
Renault Pilots Self-Driving Ride-Hailing Service
October 14, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Renault has started a public trial of its on-demand car service on the Paris-Saclay urban campus, according to a press release on Monday (Oct. 14)....

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Google’s EU Antitrust Appeal Hearings Scheduled For Feb.
Google’s EU Antitrust Appeal Hearings Scheduled For Feb.
October 14, 2019  |  Legal

Google’s appeal against a $2.64 billion fine for antitrust practices in the EU will be heard by a court over a three-day period in February....

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Italy Sidesteps Sales Tax Hike With Levy On Digital Transactions
Italy Sidesteps Sales Tax Hike With Levy On Digital Transactions
October 14, 2019  |  International

Italy is preparing to tax digital companies to help fund its 2020 budget as it seeks different revenue streams to avoid a scheduled sales tax...

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Pitney Bowes Hit In Ransomware Attacks
Pitney Bowes Hit In Ransomware Attacks
October 14, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Shipping and technology behemoth Pitney Bowes is the latest in a string of high-profile companies to be hit in a cyberattack. Get the Full Story...

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Google Pay Users In Brazil Can Now Pay With Debit Cards
Google Pay Users In Brazil Can Now Pay With Debit Cards
October 14, 2019  |  Google

In an effort to grow usage of its Android smartphones in Brazil, Google has introduced a debit card payment program through Google Pay. Get the...

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UK Contactless Payments Grow 18 Pct. YOY
UK Contactless Payments Grow 18 Pct. YOY
October 14, 2019  |  Payment Methods

New data from U.K. Finance shows that contactless payments in the country continue to grow. In fact, almost 50 percent of all debit card payments...

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