Today in Data, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce wants an appeals court to reject an effort by 46 U.S. states to sue Facebook for antitrust practices. Plus, Apple is facing $55 million in fines for not opening Dutch dating apps to alternative payment options, and...
Today in Data, quick-service restaurants use loyalty programs and surprises to keep customers coming back. Plus, Wells Fargo and Bilt team up on Mastercard rewards card for renters and Chipotle and Cash App partner on Surprise Guac Rewards giveaway on Twitter. Data $500B: Amount of...
Today in data, digital identity verification techniques can reduce money laundering and increase compliance. Plus, a former Paraguay congresswoman was sentenced in a money laundering scheme, and Bitcoin is at the center of two major financial schemes. Data 33: Months of jail time Cynthia Elizabeth...
Today in data, workers’ favorite lunchtime spots are dishing out servings of “lunch-flation” two years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet expects to benefit from consumers’ “trade down effect” as gas prices and inflation continue to stretch every dollar, and...
Today in data, Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck is planning a $1.3 billion special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merger. Plus, Thailand has banned the use of cryptocurrency, and Gemini Payments becomes the latest company to earn a digital money license in Ireland. Data 18: Number of...
Today in Data, the price of cyber insurance — like most everything these days — is on the rise. Plus, the American Hospital Association is on alert for potential healthcare-related cyberattacks by Russians, and the U.S. is preparing for potential private sector cyberattacks as Russia...
Today in Data, Malaysia considers following El Salvador’s lead in making bitcoin legal tender. Plus, Euroclear supports blockchain payments consortium Fnality, and Recharge.com expands from Amsterdam roots into Australia. Data 14%: Share of El Salvador businesses that have used bitcoin since the country made it...
Grocery delivery firm Buyk is planning to cease operations in Chicago and New York City after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Plus, Deliveroo continues to build out its ghost kitchen network, and FedEx discusses its future during its Q3 earnings call. Data $20: Average per-order...
Inflation is making it tough for even high earners to move beyond paycheck-to-paycheck living. Plus, Amazon and Target unveil environmentally-friendly store concepts and Williams-Sonoma is pushing forward with its omnichannel shopping experience. Data 3,420: Number of solar panels on Target’s first net-zero energy store in...
