August 13, 2019
Snap Unveils Third Generation Of Spectacles

With new 3D effects included for Snapchat use, Snap has reportedly introduced its third generation of wearable sunglass cameras called Spectacles. Users can, for instance, capture 3D snaps that have...

August 13, 2019
What Cambodia’s Debt Crisis Means For Microlending

There is a debt crisis slowly but surely building in Cambodia that could see millions of people losing their homes and family farms — the result of microlending run amok...

August 12, 2019
Chile: Health Minister denounces supplier collusion

Chilea’s Minister of Health, Jaime Mañalich, has filed a complaint before the National Economic Prosecutor’s Office, (FNE) asking for an investigation into an alleged conspiracy involving the Association of Health...

August 12, 2019
Subscription Box Company Loot Crate Files For Chapter 11

The Los Angeles-based Loot Crate, a subscription box startup offering “geek and gamer products,” filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to cash flow problems, Bloomberg reported on Monday (Aug. 12)....

August 12, 2019
FinServ Matchmaker SuperMoney Tops $2B In Loan Requests

Most people make big purchases not so much with the total cost of ownership in mind, but how much it costs them on a monthly basis. In fact, SuperMoney founder...

August 09, 2019
Bitcoin’s Sizzle To Lead To Fizzle?

As the price of bitcoin surged this week, cryptocurrency (namely, Facebook’s Libra) has been under increased scrutiny by regulators. The folks who bought their bitcoin at around $4,000 are feeling...

August 09, 2019
Goldman Opens Apple Card To Subprime Consumers

With its new credit card in conjunction with Apple, Goldman Sachs is reportedly approving some borrowers who are subprime for the offering. The bank is accepting applications for the Apple...

August 08, 2019
Chase Forgives Consumer Debt On Canadian Credit Cards

Chase Bank credit card customers in Canada were treated to an unusual gift when the lender forgave their outstanding debt, Fortune reported on Thursday (Aug. 8). Holders of the Amazon.ca...

August 08, 2019
State Regulators Investigate Payday Advances

The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has announced it will lead a multi-state investigation into alleged violations of state regulations of the short term lending industry, specifically...