A Mississippi hotelier who previously collaborated with the Trump Organization is accused of stealing luggage from an airport. He told the police he did it “for the thrill.” Source: NYT > Business – Steve Eder
Safe Deposit Boxes Aren’t Safe
When Philip Poniz opened Box 105 at his local Wells Fargo, he discovered it was empty — and that he was totally unprotected by federal law. Source: NYT > Business – Stacy Cowley
They Thought It Was Their Uber. But the Driver Was a Predator.
A South Carolina college student was killed last weekend by a man posing as a ride-share driver, the police said. Across the country, women have reported dozens of similar attacks in recent years. Source: NYT > Business – JACK HEALY
With Bitcoin’s Stumble, ‘the Smart Money Knows That Crypto Is Not Ready’
Cryptocurrency enthusiasts thought big financial institutions would lend credibility to their work. But last year’s crash has cooled their interest. Source: NYT > Business – NATHANIEL POPPER
Walmart Vendor’s Employees Face F.B.I. Inquiry for Snooping on Retailer’s Internal Emails
The F.B.I. is investigating whether employees at one of the retail giant’s technology contractors got sensitive information from internal email accounts, including those of some top executives. Source: NYT > Business – MICHAEL CORKERY and ADAM GOLDMAN