The deal for the buy now, pay later provider, worth about $29B, hands Square an opportunity to roll out a consumer-side neobank in the US and to straddle two neobanking segments in Australia.
SMB credit card fintech gets $100M to expand into crowded corporate US market: UK-based issuer Capital on Tap is ramping up in the US after making its plunge in March—we unpack the troubles ahead for small firms like it competing with established players and not much differentiation.
Sustainability is a hot topic, especially in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. In 2021, most ecommerce buyers, sellers, and logistics firms are taking steps to be more eco-friendly. But commitment and progress are patchy.
Consumers are wary of how companies collect and use their personal information for digital advertising, having witnessed companies fail to protect and properly handle user data. Not many know how it works, but they’re aware of its outcomes when they perceive ads as creepy or invasive.