Новости за 14.12.2021

Visa has warned of a new scheme where point of service (POS) devices being dishonestly pushed as “cashless ATMs” are being put out at various merchants, a Dec. 2 press release says. Cashless ATMs are POS devices driven by payment applications to mimic standalone ATMs. Usually, there are no cash disbursements made to cardholders; instead, […]

Solvento, a Mexican FinTech, has raised $4.5 million in an investment round, according to a press release. Solvento’s objective is to be a solution for shippers, to help them smooth out various complications and access more funding, the release stated. “Truckers are the unsung heroes of the supply chain, yet they often struggle due to […]

Nike has acquired RTFKT, a nonfungible token (NFT) collectible and fashion startup, according to a press release, which could represent a larger expansion of the footwear company into the metaverse. RTFKT boasts among its products a hybrid NFT and physical shoe collectible, which was inspired by the CryptoPunks NFT collection, CoinDesk reported. That product saw […]

The Log4Shell vulnerability has affected workforce management and human resources (HR) cloud provider Kronos, the company warned users in a blog post last updated Monday (Dec. 13). Log4Shell is a security flaw found in things like online games, enterprise software, cloud data centers and more. It has a zero-day vulnerability, which means organizations affected don’t […]

In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) news, Poland investigates Apple; a U.K. buy now, pay later (BNPL) startup for car repairs snags $12 million from Porsche and Jaguar; the omicron variant triggers restrictions in Norway; Pecunpay is the first Spanish issuer of UnionPay cards; the U.K. is wary of foreign takeovers by […]

Apple is facing regulatory trouble in Poland over antitrust concerns related to the App Tracking Transparency for iOS, according to a Monday (Dec. 13) report from Apple Insider. With the introduction of App Tracking Transparency, Apple has limited the amount of data that third-party firms can access, offering Apple users greater privacy. Per the report, […]

Poland’s Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has launched an investigation into the change in privacy and personal data rules on Apple devices. In a statement Monday (Dec. 13), the anticompetition watchdog said the change under review relates to the App Tracking Transparency (ATT) policy that requires app developers to seek iPhone users’ permission […]

Silicon Valley Bank’s parent company, SVB Financial Group, will acquire technology, media and telecom research firm MoffettNathanson, SVB announced Monday (Dec. 13). The deal will see SVB’s tech investment banking unit merged with the research division of analysts Craig Moffett and Michael Nathanson. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed in the announcement. […]

NatWest, a U.K. state-backed bank, must pay 265 million pounds (about $350 million) after pleading guilty to failing to prevent money laundering, Reuters reported. The fine was laid down Monday (Dec. 13). NatWest didn’t prevent as much as 400 million pounds’ (about $528.5 million) worth of money laundering, according to the report. The case saw […]

Several large Asian venture capital firms and crypto hedge funds plan to invest $100 million on further developing apps on the new Assembly blockchain, Reuters reported Monday (Dec. 13). LD Capital, Signum Capital, Huobi Ventures, UOB Venture Management, HyperChain Capital and Du Capital were among the firms investing in Assembly. Assembly is a smart contract […]

The Twitter account of India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, was hacked Sunday (Dec. 12) morning, with a fake tweet proclaiming that bitcoin was now legal in India and that 500 bitcoin would be distributed among residents, according to a Coindesk report. This was the second time Modi’s account was compromised. The fake tweet was deleted […]

Department store chain JCPenney on Monday (Dec. 13) added Forever 21 to its offering of national fashion brands in 100 U.S. stores and online at jcpenney.com to increase the store's appeal to teenagers and young adults. The partnership means JCPenney will feature a curated assortment from the fashion retailer’s line of women’s products, trend pieces […]

Trade has become more global than ever, but paying suppliers abroad remains a challenge for businesses looking to make payments in less familiar currencies belonging to emerging economies in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, for example. That logistical challenge is what London-based VertoFX has been trying to solve since 2019 through its B2B currency […]

Mobile payments platform PayByCar, Inc. on Monday (Dec. 13) teamed up with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation on a text-based initiative that will alert members to low-touch fuel payments across the state through the Driven by E-ZPass program. PayByCar’s Massachusetts services are available at participating Alltown Mobil gas stations in Massachusetts, offering customers the added […]

Personal finance startup Dave Inc. will use $450 million it’s expected to raise in its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) to make acquisitions, launch new products and possibly invest in cryptocurrency, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Monday (Dec. 13). Dave has an app for consumers who often overdraw their bank accounts or run out […]

Citi Field, home of the New York Mets, will give fans the option of entering the ballpark next season using facial recognition to verify their identities rather than showing a paper ticket or mobile tickets on their smartphones, according to an NFCW report on Monday (Dec. 13). Citi Field staff and vendors will also have […]