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CapOne Security Head Transferred In Wake Of Data Breach
Personnel // November 07, 2019

Capital One’s chief information security officer (CISO), Michael Johnson, is being transferred to a new position following the bank’s colossal cyberattack in July, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Thursday (Nov. 7). Sources told WSJ that Capital One employees were notified that Johnson was being...

Bitcoin Daily: Salesforce Debuts Blockhain-Based Ledger Tool; Binance Exchange Partners With Crypto Lending Platform
Bitcoin // May 30, 2019

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance moved a whopping $1.26 billion worth of bitcoin on Wednesday (May 29). “We will be moving some funds between our cold wallets. A tell-tale sign of a new cold wallet on Binance is two small transfers from and BACK TO an existing...

Western Union Launches Money Transfer Service In Thailand
Digital Payments // May 29, 2019

Western Union has expanded its services into Thailand and launched a brand new international money transfer service in the region, the company said in a release. “Customers in Thailand can now connect with their families and loved ones around the world, (24 hours a day,...

Today in Data: Zelle Revs Up Venmo Competition
Today In Data // June 13, 2017

For the last few years, the U.S. banking system has faced competition from the likes of Venmo and PayPal when it comes to money transfers. With technology making it easier to bypass traditional avenues like banks, there  needed to be an alternative for banks. Banks...

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MoneyGram, Uber Offer Discount On Digital Money Transfers To Drivers

May 27, 2020
MoneyGram is partnering with Uber in order to offer discounts on money transfers to over 200 countries and territories, a press release states. The discount is available to anyone who earns money on an Uber-related gig economy app, including Uber Eats, Uber Works and Uber Freight. “The spread of COVID-19 has been hard for everyone, […]

CapOne Security Head Transferred In Wake Of Data Breach

November 07, 2019
Capital One’s chief information security officer (CISO), Michael Johnson, is being transferred to a new position following the bank’s colossal cyberattack in July, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Thursday...

Bitcoin Daily: Salesforce Debuts Blockhain-Based Ledger Tool; Binance Exchange Partners With Crypto Lending Platform

May 30, 2019
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance moved a whopping $1.26 billion worth of bitcoin on Wednesday (May 29). “We will be moving some funds between our cold wallets. A tell-tale sign of a...

Western Union Launches Money Transfer Service In Thailand

May 29, 2019
Western Union has expanded its services into Thailand and launched a brand new international money transfer service in the region, the company said in a release. “Customers in Thailand can...