The Financial Gym sets its members up with personal trainers and clearly defines plans to get their relationship with money back on track. In the wake of the pandemic, its approach is more relevant than ever.

Whether they’re trading stocks on Robinhood or buying into Bitcoin, Americans are eager to seize control of their finances in the wake of the pandemic. But what do they expect from businesses in this sector? Canvas8 polled 1,000 Americans and spoke to eight people to find out.

Encrypted messaging app Signal has announced plans to facilitate cryptocurrency exchange for its security-conscious users with a Signal Payments feature. The app will offer peer-to-peer payments to UK customers first, with a focus on individual data sovereignty as its key differentiator.

From mobile wallets to contactless cards, it has never been easier to make digital payments in the physical world. But while people are going cashless for its unbeatable convenience, some groups are finding it difficult to adapt.