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PayPal said it had no intention fining customers for spreading misinformation, after attracting criticism for publishing a new user agreement outlining such a plan, Bloomberg reported. According to Bloomberg, the issue gained traction over the weekend after the company published policy updates prohibiting users from using the PayPal service for activities identified by the company as “the sending, posting, or
To help reduce the impact of its products on the planet, OnePlus has partnered with Ecologi to plant a tree every time a phone is traded in for a new one. Ecologi is a climate action organisation that helps both individuals and businesses offset their activities through the planting of trees. Based on the current trade-in rate for new phones
The Department of Homeland Security has awarded a $699,763 grant to terrorism and security researchers to study the cross section of extremism and gaming, Vice reported. That may sound strange, at first, but it is part of a program that The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has started. The DHS Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grant Program (TVTP) provides funding
Starbucks announced Starbucks Odyssey, a new experience powered by Web3 technology that will offer Starbucks Rewards members and Starbucks partners (employees) in the United States the opportunity to earn and purchase digital collectable assets that will unlock new benefits and immersive coffee experiences. Starbucks claims it is one of the first companies to integrate non-fungible tokens (NFT’s) with an industry-leading
The U.S. securities regulator will set up two new offices to deal with filings related to crypto assets and the life sciences sector, Reuters reported. According to Reuters, the “Office of Crypto Assets” and the “Office of Industrial Applications and Services” will join seven other existing offices under the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) department, which handles corporate disclosure findings.
Business Insider reported that DoorDash is ending its years-long partnership with Walmart of delivering groceries and other products from stores to customers, people close to the matter said. According to Business Insider, one person close to the situation who requested anonymity because the matter is confidential said DoorDash decided to stop working with the retail giant “as it was not
Uber is ending its free loyalty program, Uber Rewards, so it can turn its attention to its subscription-based Uber One membership, The Verge reported. According to The Verge, Uber sent an email to customers explaining that users can still earn points until the end of August, and that the last day to redeem points is October 31st. The Verge posted