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Twitter chief pledges $1B to pandemic relief

Jack Dorsey, CEO of blogging platform Twitter and fintech company Square (pictured), became the latest high-profile tech industry executive to put his money where his mouth is, donating $1 billion…

By Yanitsa Boyadzhieva

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September 19, 2018

Square looks to replicate bank accounts with cash app

Square is considering ramping up its P2P payments app with traditional banking services, as it looks at ways to make the platform operate more like a bank account. Speaking at…

By Kavit Majithia

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August 3, 2017

Square earnings boosted by large business adoption

Square recorded a 32 per cent year-on-year rise in transaction value for its mobile point of sale equipment, processing $16.4 billion in the three months to end-June. The company attributed…

By Chris Donkin

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April 5, 2017

Square discussing Yik Yak acquisition deal – report

Payments company Square is reportedly in talks with Yik Yak’s biggest investor Sequoia Capital to acquire the anonymous messaging app maker. While several suitors are interested in purchasing Yik Yak, few…

March 28, 2017

Square expands mPOS business into the UK

US mobile point of sale (mPOS) terminal supplier Square launched in the UK, its first market in Europe. The company, co-founded by Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, provides terminals which connect…

By Chris Donkin

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September 6, 2016

SumUp talks up profitability

In a segment marked by significant competition and tough pricing, SumUp said it is the first mobile point of sale provider to reach profitability. “We are the world’s first company…

By Richard Handford

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August 4, 2016

Square’s Dorsey thinks big on user profile

Jack Dorsey, Square CEO (pictured), said the mobile payments firm is now attracting customers of all sizes, as its Q2 figures showed impressive revenue growth. Traditionally associated with small sellers, Square is…

By Richard Handford

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