Square stories
Banks test stablecoins for faster cross-border payments
2 days ago
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crypto
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Banks and multinationals trial tokens to slash cross-border settlement times, as clearer rules and backing bolster wider business use.
Zeller launches Terminal 1x to cut Aussie merchant costs
This month
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digital transformation
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Zeller rolls out Terminal 1x for Australian merchants, bundling POS and payments in one device to tackle rising fixed costs.
Banks issue warning over AI-powered identity fraud risks
Last month
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data protection
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mfa
US banks and regulators are urged to adopt passkeys, mobile driving licences and tougher verification as generative AI fuels deepfake fraud.
Amplitude unveils autonomous AI agents for analytics
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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devops
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data analytics
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cx
Amplitude has launched autonomous AI analytics agents that watch product usage, flag metric shifts and recommend fixes across popular tools.
Linux Foundation launches Agentic AI open standards hub
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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siem
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hyperscale
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martech
Linux Foundation unites Anthropic, Block and OpenAI in new Agentic AI hub to standardise tools and protocols for autonomous AI agents.
Amplitude named leader in digital analytics by Forrester report
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Amplitude leads in digital analytics, topping Forrester's Q3 2025 report for ease of use, AI innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Gen Z in Australia spend more dining out as Boomers cut back
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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cx
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martech
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supply chain
Research from Square reveals younger Australians, especially Gen Z, are dining out and spending more, while older generations cut back amid cost-of-living pressures.
Salesforce unveils AI-driven Data Cloud innovations to boost CX
Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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siem
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encryption
Salesforce introduces major Data Cloud innovations enhancing AI-driven customer experiences, unifying data, and launching Datablazers Community for real-time insights.
Square introduces Tap to Pay for iPhones in Australia
Tue, 31st Oct 2023
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Square launches Tap to Pay on iPhone in Australia, allowing sellers to accept contactless payments without additional hardware or cost.
Square's tech to help Aussie businesses tackle holiday rush
Fri, 25th Nov 2022
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paas
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digital transformation
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cx
Square for Retail and Square Appointments will help Australian retailers offer customers flexible, on-the-go checkout experiences.
Square announces new technology to assist restaurants
Mon, 12th Sep 2022
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Square announces two new products that give restaurant owners the tools they need to increase the efficiency of their operations.
Block completes Afterpay buyout as Square & Cash App first to offer integration
Fri, 4th Feb 2022
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Block, the company behind payment apps including Square, Cash App, Spiral, and TIDAL, is already making the most of Afterpay's buy now, pay later offering.
Square to acquire Afterpay for approximately AUD$40 billion
Tue, 3rd Aug 2021
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Square to acquire Australian buy now, pay later firm Afterpay in a $29bn deal aimed at delivering more compelling financial products and services.
Square announces new developer tools - APIs and an SDK
Mon, 17th May 2021
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Square unveils three new developer tools at its Square Unboxed conference, including Snippets API for Square Online.
One in four Australian businesses now 'cashless', according to Square report
Tue, 30th Mar 2021
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
1 in 4 Australian businesses are going cashless as consumers opt for contactless payments during the COVID-19 pandemic, says Square report.
Xero and Square buddy up for enhanced integration
Mon, 10th Feb 2020
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Invoices can be paid instantly with Square and are automatically recorded in Xero, reducing admin time for businesses.
Twitter founder to launch mobile wallet
Thu, 10th Dec 2009
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supply chain
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inventory management systems
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square
Twitter founder Jack Dorsey unveils 'Square', a mobile wallet enabling credit card transactions via a small plug-in device, set for March 2010 release.