Even an infinite scroll only generates a finite number of ad clicks. Facebook has just about maximized the amount of money it can make from people scrolling their newsfeeds, so the social media giant is shifting its ad placement focus to sister platforms WhatsApp, Instagram...
2017 has not been the best of the best for ride-hailing company Uber. From its CEO stepping down to employees filing and winning lawsuits, Uber has seen its fair share of ups and downs. While the company is working hard to reposition itself, some investors...
Visa, the credit card company, is enabling customers of Kenya Visa-affiliated banks to send online payments without paying transactions fees. According to a news report citing Visa, the digital payments have to be through mVisa domestically. Last year, the credit card company rolled out mVisa,...
Xiaomi, the Chinese smartphone company, has reportedly started providing mobile phone shipments for Q2 2017 after halting the practice last year. According to a report announcing the news, in a letter to employees, Xiaomi Founder and Chief Executive Lei Jun said the Chinese company shipped 23.16 million...
According to the latest findings of the European Ecommerce Report 2017, it is a good time to be selling online in Europe — especially since online retail growth has been “exponential” over the last several years. During 2016 alone, eCommerce activity increased by 15 percent to €530 ($602...
Whereas mostly a concept only really understood by early adopter and tech enthusiasts a few years ago, these days mobile wallets have gone mainstream enough to feel a bit commonplace to consumers. Most people have at least heard of mobile wallets at this point — driven...
As eCommerce continues its growth, the demand for providing solid options for cross-border payments also rises. Without these payments, it’s likely we would see a slowdown in the economy. One company that’s looking to help move the ball for cross-border payments is international payments and receivables solution...
Verifone, a world leader in payments and commerce solutions, has launched its newest portable and mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) products to utilize its fully-integrated, Linux-based Verifone Engage platform. According to a press release announcing the news, both devices are commerce-enabled and certified with the highest level of...
Monese, a fintech startup based in London that has a mobile banking app, added a new feature to its offering that is aimed on taking on traditional banks. According to a report in TechCrunch Monese late last week rolled out Direct Debit capability in which customers...
