Aspiration’s Clippers arena sponsorship follows sustainability trend: The environmentally conscious neobank has added sustainability initiatives to its sponsorship deal which could promote its “green” image to a broader audience.
Nearly half of US survey respondents uninterested in banking primarily through a digital-only bank cited data security as a concern, according to a PYMNTS-Optherium report.
Coinbase seeks customer loyalty through direct deposit feature: Accepting direct deposits from users takes the crypto exchange a step closer to banking and could lead to their using other services within its ecosystem.
Instagram Kids is on pause in the wake of critical reporting from The Wall Street Journal: The move suggests that Facebook hasn’t put in the necessary effort to prove that such an app is useful or important.
Many US adults favor buy now, pay later (BNPL) services over credit cards, with 44% of those who recently used the former preferring it when making purchases.
Following a year of lockdown-related growth in 2020, retail ecommerce sales in Western Europe will continue to rise for the next several years. By the end of 2022, ecommerce sales will account for 14.8% of total retail sales in the region and hit nearly $660 billion.
Silicon batteries could resolve lithium-ion battery shortage and save carmakers money: Researchers created a solid-state silicon battery they say lasts longer and charges faster than lithium-ion batteries.
Walmart picks Epic to fuel its healthcare ambitions: We explore why Walmart’s recent telehealth expansion could have influenced its decision and how Epic opens the retailer up to more traditional healthcare providers.
Schools and libraries across the US will split $1.2B and 3M devices from the Emergency Connectivity Fund.
eToro launched a DeFi portfolio to give retail investors exposure to the new asset class as the industry matures and more players look to get in on the action.
Its AI-powered virtual assistant added a predictions tool that lets customers view projected cash flows. It could help RBC keep up with rivals’ mobile money management features.
China’s central bank made crypto transactions and exchanges illegal, potentially in an effort to encourage digital yuan adoption.
Twitter’s latest product road map updates put an emphasis on user experience and, of course, creators: The moves come amid increased competition from other major social players.