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Report: Prosecutors Want Sam Bankman-Fried’s Bail Revoked
Cryptocurrency // July 26, 2023

Prosecutors reportedly told a judge Wednesday (July 26) that FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s bail should be revoked and he should be sent to prison until his trial. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Supreme Court Rules to Protect Businesses’ Free Speech on Credit Card Fees
Legal // April 03, 2017

In today’s fast-moving economy, there aren’t many people who are likely to be carrying around cash. As such, most people who use credit cards have run into the issue of fees being tacked on by businesses for charges under ten dollars. Get the Full Story Complete...

Supreme Court Rules On Merchant Free Speech And Swipe Fees
Regulation // March 30, 2017

Retailers have gotten an official clarification from the U.S. court of last resort regarding what their first amendment rights are when it comes to talking to customers about the swipe fees they pay for accepting cards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Amazon’s Alexa Won’t Be A Witness In Murder Trial
Security & Fraud // February 24, 2017

Amazon has long been a champion for protecting customer data, and that isn’t changing, with the company filing a motion to stop a search warrant to access Amazon Echo recordings for a murder trial in Arkansas. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Appeals Court Rules TikTok Ban Doesn’t Violate First Amendment

December 06, 2024
A federal appeals court ruled Friday (Dec. 6) that the U.S. law requiring Chinese company ByteDance to sell its TikTok app or see the app banned in the country does not violate the First Amendment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no […]

Supreme Court Rules to Protect Businesses’ Free Speech on Credit Card Fees

April 03, 2017
In today’s fast-moving economy, there aren’t many people who are likely to be carrying around cash. As such, most people who use credit cards have run into the issue of fees...

Amazon’s Alexa Won’t Be A Witness In Murder Trial

February 24, 2017
Amazon has long been a champion for protecting customer data, and that isn’t changing, with the company filing a motion to stop a search warrant to access Amazon Echo recordings...