MoneyGram and Ripple testing bank transfers of the XRP cryptocurrency. Fortune Staff Writer Jeff John Roberts explains why this partnership is so significant.
"Unlike Bitcoin or Ethereum, it (Ripple) is centrally controlled," explains Roberts. "This is Ripple's moment of truth because people are speculating on XRP." With transaction fees so high for Bitcoin, some investors are seeing Ripple as a good alternative.
"Ripple is at the forefront of blockchain technology and we look forward to piloting xRapid," MoneyGram CEO Alex Holmes said Thursday. In the release announcing this partnership, both Ripple and MoneyGram promoted the efficiency and speed of this digital currency.
The battery-powered vehicle — long-teased as a “Mustang-inspired” SUV — will officially join the Mustang line as the Mustang Mach-E.
As streaming services battle it out, technology and strategy consultant Michael Wolf says companies like Amazon and Apple, who can offer cross service bundles, will come out on top.
Cheddar spoke to Mike Massimino, former NASA astronaut and senior advisor for space programs at the Intrepid Museum, to get his take on films such as "Apollo 13" and "Gravity."
The search giant has partnered with Citi and Stanford Federal Credit Union, who will handle the heavy lifting in the backend and compliance, and is seeking to position those brands more front-and-center to customers than its own.
In addition to being a payment method for Facebook Marketplace, Facebook Pay will also compete with person-to-person payment apps like PayPal-owned Venmo, Apple Pay, Google Wallet, and Square Cash App.
Consulting and research firm Magid found people are willing to spend about $42 a month on streaming services, an increase from $36 last year. But they only want four subscriptions on average, down from six in 2018.
The Apple credit card issued by Goldman Sachs stands accused of gender bias after reports from couples showing a major disparity between credit limits issued to women versus men despite shared assets or better credit scores.
These are the headlines you Need 2 Know for Friday, November 8, 2019.
CFO Steve Louden told Cheddar he is confident the company is positioned for success amid the ongoing streaming wars.
The ordinance, which passed with roughly 70 percent of votes, puts limitations on the number of short-term rental units in residential buildings and mandates safety inspections and an array of other compliance measures.
