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U.S. regulator plays down bitcoin fears, backs fintech charter

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. banking regulator said on Wednesday that bitcoin does not currently pose a threat to the …read more Source: Reuters Tech News

Tax overhaul may add fresh fuel to red-hot tech rally

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – The biggest overhaul of the U.S. tax system in more than 30 years, set to win …read more Source: Reuters Tech News

Uber names ex-Orbitz executive as COO

(Reuters) – Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] on Wednesday named a former Orbitz executive to be chief operating officer as the …read more Source: Reuters Tech News

Saudi sovereign fund chief says outlook for Uber is positive

RIYADH (Reuters) – The head of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, its top sovereign wealth fund, said on Wednesday that …read more Source: Reuters Tech News

U.S. regulator says bitcoin currently not a threat to banking system

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Bitcoin currently does not pose a threat to the stability of the U.S. banking system because lenders …read more Source: Reuters Tech News

Third of Uber’s UK drivers logged into app for more than 40 hours a week

LONDON (Reuters) – Nearly a third of Uber’s 50,000 drivers in Britain are logged into the app for more than …read more Source: Reuters Tech News

China surveillance streaming platform shut down amid privacy concerns

BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese cybersecurity firm Qihoo 360 has shut down a controversial livestreaming platform that allowed people to stream …read more Source: Reuters Tech News

Coinbase probes possible insider trading after sharp rise in bitcoin cash

(Reuters) – Major cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase said on Wednesday it will investigate accusations of insider trading, following a sharp increase …read more Source: Reuters Tech News

Amazon’s allure may be tough to top this holiday: poll

CHICAGO/NEW YORK (Reuters) – More U.S. online shoppers plan to give Amazon.com Inc the bulk of their holiday business …read more Source: Reuters Tech News

Uber dealt blow after EU court classifies it as transport service

LUXEMBOURG (Reuters) – Uber [UBER.UL] should be classified as a transport service and regulated like other taxi operators, the European …read more Source: Reuters Tech News