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Is Seattle’s Minimum Wage Hike A Job Killer?
Is Seattle’s Minimum Wage Hike A Job Killer?
July 04, 2017  |  Financial Inclusion

Three years ago, the city of Seattle decided to raise the minimum wage to $15 in an effort to close what they called the local wealth gap. New...

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What’s Next For European eCommerce?
What’s Next For European eCommerce?
July 04, 2017  |  Mobile Commerce

According to the latest findings of the European Ecommerce Report 2017, it is a good time to be selling online in Europe — especially since online retail...

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NACHA Talks Faster Payments, CLEARR Act And APIs At Capitol Hill Day
NACHA Talks Faster Payments, CLEARR Act And APIs At Capitol Hill Day
July 03, 2017  |  Bank Regulation

Earlier this month, NACHA–The Electronic Payments Association sent its Government Relations Advisory Group on its annual pilgrimage to Capitol Hill. The purpose of Capitol Hill...

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And Now, Uber By Boat
And Now, Uber By Boat
July 03, 2017  |  Ridesharing

By land, yes, and now by sea. Even amid turmoil at the top of its executive ranks and competitive pressures by the likes of Lyft,...

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Fandango Celebrates Addition Of Android Pay With Discount This Month
Fandango Celebrates Addition Of Android Pay With Discount This Month
July 03, 2017  |  Android Pay

Fandango is celebrating the addition of Android Pay at checkout with a special discount for moviegoers this month. According to news from 9to5Google, Google regularly works with partners to...

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Visa And Interswitch Partner To Speed Up Mobile Payments
Visa And Interswitch Partner To Speed Up Mobile Payments
July 03, 2017  |  VISA

Visa, the credit card company, and Interswitch, Africa’s integrated payments and transaction solutions company, announced news on Friday (June 30) that they will partner to...

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Grubhub Suit To Help Decide Gig Economy Worker Rights?
Grubhub Suit To Help Decide Gig Economy Worker Rights?
July 03, 2017  |  Legal

Beyond Lyft and Uber, GrubHub’s ongoing legal battle centered on whether workers are employees or contractors may help settle the issue, and just what rights...

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Is Russia Behind Ukraine Cyber Attack?
Is Russia Behind Ukraine Cyber Attack?
July 03, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

In looking at just where the cyber attacks that hit the Ukraine and spread around the world last week may have originated, the Ukraine has...

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