Global payments and technology firm Mastercard Inc. announced on Wednesday that it has entered into an agreement to purchase a minority stake in MTN’s $5.2 billion fintech business. Mastercard’s strategic investment in the African telecommunications and digital services provider’s fintech business will be made via its newly launched venture capital fund, Mastercard Ventures. The major… Continue reading Mastercard purchase
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Mastercard purchase
Mastercard, one of the world’s leading payments companies, has announced that it will acquire a minority stake in MTN Group’s financial technology business, MTN Fintech, in a $5.2 billion deal. The transaction, which is expected to close later this year, is part of an ongoing effort by MTN Group to monetise its fintech investments. The… Continue reading Mastercard purchase
Post Malone spends $2m on this one-of-a-kind Magic: The Gathering card
Rapper and producer Post Malone recently made major Magic: The Gathering history. He dropped a whopping $2 million on Azusa, Lost but Seeking, a super rare card from the popular card game. This card is reportedly the most expensive one ever sold. For those unfamiliar, Magic: The Gathering (often referred to as MTG) is a… Continue reading Post Malone spends $2m on this one-of-a-kind Magic: The Gathering card
Google Play now lets children send purchase requests to guardians
Google Play has recently unveiled a new feature that will make it easier for children to purchase apps, movies and music without having to bother their parents for credit card information. The service, called “Purchase Requests”, allows kids to make purchase requests to their guardians directly from the Google Play store. For those unfamiliar, when… Continue reading Google Play now lets children send purchase requests to guardians
Twitter will require phone number verification to purchase a Twitter Blue subscription
Twitter has recently announced that Twitter users will need a phone number verification to purchase their Twitter Blue subscription. Twitter Blue, which launched in May 2021, is an exclusive, paid package of features and benefits that were created just for Twitter users. For the cost of $2.99 per month, Twitter Blue subscribers get several benefits,… Continue reading Twitter will require phone number verification to purchase a Twitter Blue subscription