GigaomReport: Square had plans to issue its own credit cards, but nixed the idea
Square’s retail finance ambitions led it to create its own prototype credit card, but the company killed the project off, according to Fast Company. Read more »
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Square’s retail finance ambitions led it to create its own prototype credit card, but the company killed the project off, according to Fast Company. Read more »
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The SecondMarket CEO announced his resignation from the position as he focuses on building out a bitcoin business. Read more »
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Square Register’s sales, refund and settlement data can now all be used as triggers for IFTTT recipes. A merchant can generate alerts whenever a sale occurs, or have a little more… Read more »