Software and technology
August 3, 2021
Square is looking to expand its offerings to more consumers and businesses. Image credit: Square, Inc.
By Luxury Daily News Service
Financial services and digital payments company Square, Inc. has agreed to acquire all of the issued shares in Australian financial tech company Afterpay, one of the major players in the “buy now, pay later” ecosystem.
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