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California Judge Rules Backpage.com Execs Can Be Charged With Money Laundering
California Judge Rules Backpage.com Execs Can Be Charged With Money Laundering
August 24, 2017  |  Legal

A judge has ruled that money laundering charges can be brought against the creators of a website that California prosecutors label an online brothel. Get...

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iPhone 8 Rumored For Sept. 12 Debut
iPhone 8 Rumored For Sept. 12 Debut
August 24, 2017  |  Apple

As the planned debut of the upcoming Apple iOS smartphone iPhone 8 grows closer, sources are beginning to whisper about when the new smartphone will...

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Uber Relaunches Visa Rewards Program
Uber Relaunches Visa Rewards Program
August 24, 2017  |  Ridesharing

On Wednesday (Aug. 23), ridesharing platform Uber announced the relaunch of Visa Local Offers, a rewards program giving Uber riders around the country the ability...

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Whole Foods Shareholders Approve Sale To Amazon
Whole Foods Shareholders Approve Sale To Amazon
August 24, 2017  |  Amazon

Whole Foods Market’s shareholders voted on the sale to Amazon, approving the deal and putting it closer to completion. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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WEX Lands A Telematics Contract From Homeland Security
WEX Lands A Telematics Contract From Homeland Security
August 24, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

WEX, a global provider of corporate payment solutions, announced Wednesday (Aug. 23) it has been awarded a five-year blanket purchase agreement by the Department of...

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Estonia Gearing Up To Launch Its Own Cryptocurrency
Estonia Gearing Up To Launch Its Own Cryptocurrency
August 24, 2017  |  Payment Methods

Estonia is gearing up to launch its own virtual currency and turning to Vitalik Buterin, the founder of cryptocurrency Ethereum. Get the Full Story Complete...

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AmEx Owes $96M To U.S. Territories Customers For Discriminatory Practices
AmEx Owes $96M To U.S. Territories Customers For Discriminatory Practices
August 24, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced Wednesday (Aug. 23) that it has taken action against two American Express banking subsidiaries for discriminating against consumers...

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Amazon’s TenMarks Helps Students Improve Writing Skills
Amazon’s TenMarks Helps Students Improve Writing Skills
August 24, 2017  |  Amazon

Amazon, which has been making a push into the education market, is expanding its efforts on that front. On Wednesday, (Aug. 23) it launched a...

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