One year after the company’s name change, Meta’s business is in disarray. We explore the reasons for the downturn, our two-year outlook, and how companies that rely on Facebook, Instagram, and other Meta platforms should adjust their strategies.

Digital wallet usage is by far highest in China, where 45% of adults use the payment method daily, and an additional 41% do so at least once a week. By comparison, just 6% use digital wallets daily in the US.

PayPal is rethinking its growth strategy amidst market turmoil and slower-than-anticipated growth. All eyes are on the original fintech and payments powerhouse as it moves in a new direction; its strength in the market affects every part of the payments value chain.

Mercado Coin can be used for Mercado Libre purchases. Combining its ecommerce platform and financial products takes the company a step closer to super app status.

Nearly a third of Gen Z consumers will prefer to use apps for online payments in five years, according to Logica.

A guide to the retail mobile app features consumers value the most, and a ranking of how 10 leading US multicategory retailers stack up.

Despite a less-than-stellar Q2, eBay still has few tricks up its sleeve.

On today's episode, we discuss why the new Wells Fargo credit card is significant and the short- and long-term challenges of credit card companies. "In Other News," we talk about what to make of the market value free fall of buy now, pay later giant Klarna and why Meta is ending the pilot for Novi, the company's digital wallet. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts David Morris and Jaime Toplin.

Key developments to watch in 2022 include the evolution of in-store retail technology; hotter competition in the paid-for video marketplace; the revival of digital out-of-home ads; and ongoing issues with digital privacy and security.

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) services have emerged in recent years as more retailers, including Walmart and Macy’s, began offering consumers financing options when checking out.