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Securing the Gig Economy: Combatting API Vulnerabilities and AI-Driven Threats
Securing the Gig Economy: Combatting API Vulnerabilities and AI-Driven Threats
November 26, 2024  |  Gig Economy

The success of the gig economy hinges on its underlying digital ecosystem, particularly APIs, which power real-time services like Uber and Fiverr. But APIs are...

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Uber Suggests NYC Driver Pay Cuts in Bid to Woo Riders
Uber Suggests NYC Driver Pay Cuts in Bid to Woo Riders
November 04, 2024  |  Ridesharing

Ride-hailing giant Uber Technologies is suggesting a pay cut for its drivers in New York City, citing lower gas prices, as it tries to lower...

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Fiverr Revenue Soars as Freelancers Seek Bigger Projects
Fiverr Revenue Soars as Freelancers Seek Bigger Projects
October 30, 2024  |  Earnings

Fiverr shares rocketed ahead by roughly 30% on Wednesday morning (Oct. 30) after third-quarter results highlighted that programs geared toward encouraging buyers to spend more...

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Embedded Finance Finds New Use Cases From Gig Economy to Nonprofits
Embedded Finance Finds New Use Cases From Gig Economy to Nonprofits
October 25, 2024  |  Payments Innovation

As we head into the fourth quarter of arguably the most innovative year in payments since the pandemic, the liberation of capital is emerging as...

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Supreme Court Won’t Hear Uber and Lyft Gig Worker Appeal
Supreme Court Won’t Hear Uber and Lyft Gig Worker Appeal
October 07, 2024  |  Gig Economy

Uber and Lyft have lost a chance to have an appeal heard by the Supreme Court. The case involves lawsuits brought against the companies by...

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Instant Payroll Could Cut Costly Employee Turnover
Instant Payroll Could Cut Costly Employee Turnover
September 24, 2024  |  Money Mobility

Workers are growing increasingly frustrated with the slow pace of traditional payroll and outdated biweekly pay periods, especially in today’s economic climate, where many live...

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Jump Raises $12.2 Million to Grow Platform for French Freelancers
Jump Raises $12.2 Million to Grow Platform for French Freelancers
September 23, 2024  |  Investments

Jump has raised 11 million euros (about $12.2 million) to grow its platform that provides French freelancers with some of the benefits associated with traditional...

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Bump in Jobless Claims Underscores Consumer Caution Around Spending
Bump in Jobless Claims Underscores Consumer Caution Around Spending
September 12, 2024  |  Economy

Although jobless claims newly reported for the past week were only slightly higher, the psychological effect may be one where consumers are more cautious about...

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Lyft Lets Commuters Cap Prices With New Subscription
Lyft Lets Commuters Cap Prices With New Subscription
September 04, 2024  |  Ridesharing

Lyft has debuted a new feature designed to help commuters stay within budget. “To make your day more predictable, we’re launching price lock, a new...

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