Indonesia-based Koinworks might follow the lead of larger global players and pursue a one-stop-shop model to drive revenue growth.
Brex and Novo in the US, along with Qonto in France, have closed on funding rounds that they could use to make broad lending plays that could threaten incumbents.
Cryptocurrencies are looking like a better bet for more and more investors. Last month, 24% of US adults said they would invest in cryptos, up from just 10% in June.
Social video advertising is now capable of driving benefits throughout the funnel. Advertisers expect to prioritize a few key paid social strategies in 2022, including developing more native video ad creative, promoting creator videos as paid ads, investing more in ISR, and supporting efforts around still-emerging shopping livestreams on social platforms.
Spotify’s podcast studio shutdown shows how large platforms changed the landscape: Studio 4 emerged when platforms were betting big on original content, but now famous names and legacy successes are king.
“Sing 2” shows that simultaneous theatrical and streaming releases remain powerful options for film studios: The movie has already made back its budget twice at the box office, but it failed to achieve the success of its 2016 prequel or the new “Spider-Man.”
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Chinese startups defied growing government regulation in 2021: Record investments point to strong momentum and confidence in tech and innovation.
COVID-19 is back at the top of mind for many consumers: Survey suggests spread of omicron variant has led many to change their behavior.
Apple’s record App Store payouts reveal thriving app economy: Developers earned an unprecedented $60 billion in 2021, even as regulators targeted unfair app commission structure.
Google sees RCS messaging standard as the best way to unite blue and green bubbles: Apple maintains iMessage as its competitive advantage.
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Amid scrutiny of its data policies, Meta launches Privacy Center: With user trust in Facebook still low, parent company Meta hopes more transparency will quell criticism.
PayPal confirmed it’s looking into developing a stablecoin, an asset class with unique crypto benefits that can help drive volume.