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Card networks to implement gun code in California: report

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Visa, Mastercard and American Express are moving forward with use of a new gun merchant category code for credit card purchases in California, according to CBS News.

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Bitcoin Depot CEO weighs in on new California law

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Bitcoin Depot CEO Brandon Mintz contends a new California law will “create economic challenges” for his company and other crypto ATM operators.

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Banc of California acquires Deepstack in payment processing play

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The acquisition will give Banc of California access to clients’ payment insight, which the bank hopes to use for credit purposes, said Jared Wolff, the bank’s president and CEO.

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California legislature passes plastic gift card ban

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The state’s lawmakers approved a bill that would ban the use of plastic for gift cards by 2027, but it’s still waiting on the governor’s signature.

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California Lets Aurora Operate Driverless Cars

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Self-driving vehicle company Aurora has been approved by California regulators to allow passengers rides in its fleet of driverless vehicles, according to reports. The California Public Utilities Commission ( CPUC ) granted the company an official authorization, showcased on the official Aurora website.

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Grubhub Changes Tipping In California, Angering Drivers

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In November, California voters, by a margin of about 58 percent to 42, adopted Proposition 22, which overturned a fairly young state law that made it harder for companies to deploy gig workers without classifying them as “employees” and providing the benefits employees receive. Really disappointing.”.

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Uber Lets California Drivers Set Fees

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In a move that will give more flexibility to its drivers, less predictability to passengers and potential legal protection for its parent company, Uber now is letting California drivers set their own rates — within limits. Uber’s move comes as the company confronts a California law called AB5 that took effect this year.