Crypto infrastructure builder ConsenSys snagged $450M, reaching a $7B valuation.
Secure private 5G networks could transform industrial communications: As more private 5G deployments in stadiums and in offices gain adoption, network-as-a-service installations can maximize what the technology has to offer.
Beijing’s zero-COVID policy wreaks havoc on the global supply chain: Lockdowns in Shenzhen and Dongguan make it harder and more expensive for retailers like Amazon and Walmart to deliver goods to overseas shoppers.
Ruling narrows open banking’s UK potential: The Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA’s) exclusion of e-commerce transactions from its open banking payments tech decision will help card issuers and neobanks dependent on interchange fees.
Moneyhub’s and Tink’s partnerships spotlight the growing demand for A2A payments ahead of planned card fee hikes.
Green Dot strikes open banking deal with Plaid: Green Dot’s neobank customers gain data-sharing capabilities for 6,000-plus outside apps. Are its banking as a service (BaaS) clients next?
Meta’s facing international growth challenges: Legal inquiries and fines from South Africa and Ireland are the latest hurdles the social media leader must contend with.
Moderation protects users and brand partners: Twitch is taking legal action after last summer’s protest against how it handled hate speech on the platform.
Consumers prefer the intimacy of email marketing: While ad blockers proliferate and distrust of social media climbs, email remains unscathed.
US in-store payment card users will represent 91.0% of the population by 2023.
Curated by eMarketer, this collection of articles, insights, and interviews will help you understand the social commerce landscape across key areas such as livestream shopping, TikTok, influencer marketing, and what we can expect to see in the future.
Interviews & Insights with Retailers in Latin America, Part One
Interviews & Insights with Retailers in Latin America
Despite a number of economic challenges, retail spending is expected to remain strong: Retail sales growth slowed in February but strong job and wage increases and declining unemployment provide reasons for optimism.
As buy now, pay later becomes a common consumer practice, Klarna has its sights set on expanding its services beyond online commerce. Hear from Klarna’s CMO about how its payment platform has turned into a growth partner for merchants and retailers.
Gen Z is getting older and steadily moving toward becoming the most digitally connected generation. In 2024, US Gen Zers will surpass millennials in regular internet use, and they'll do the same with smartphone penetration in 2026.