Spending on mobile apps continue to soar.  As Kiplinger reports, mobile apps will be nearing $160 Billion globally by 2022, up from about $82 Billion in 2017.  This is purported proof that apps still have legs.  China is the leading market by far, followed by the Us, Japan and South Korea. Popular categories include social media, texting, games, music and video.  And, a slew of others are poised for explosive growth.  Apps for health care, education, productivity and smart homes will give coders new markets to chase.  Of course, Apple and Alphabet will rake in profits, since their app stores are the dominant places to retrieve apps. Stay on top […]

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Europe has a considerable digital bank market.  Now, according to the Kiplinger Letter, these digital banks are coming to the US.  Monzo, N26 and Revolut plan to launch soon despite difficulties faced by American counterparts.  The Europeans will encounter the same regulatory hurdles, however, and are likely to partner with traditional banks, as US-based Chime, Qapital and others have. Friendlier laws in Europe have allowed internet-based banks to ramp up.  Among the services attracting customers is no-fee for international ATM use such cryptocurrency trading, gold trading, forex trading, cross-border currency transfers plus traditional banking. The users are now able to obtain some of the best Business Banking options. Keep ahead […]

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