Others

WordPress.com owner Automattic acquires an ActivityPub plugin so blogs can join the Fediverse

March 13, 2023

WordPress.com sites now have an easier way to integrate with the Fediverse, including Mastodon. Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, Tumblr, and other web publishing tools is the new owner of the ActivityPub for WordPress plugin and has also recruited its developer to come work for the company, according to Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg. The newly […]

WordPress.com owner Automattic acquires an ActivityPub plugin so blogs can join the Fediverse by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch

Etsy begins processing seller payments via alternative partners after delays caused by SVB implosion

March 13, 2023

Etsy is starting to process seller payments via its other payment partners this morning following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, the company confirmed to TechCrunch. On Friday, the online marketplace warned sellers in an email that the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank was causing delays in processing payments and that it was working on […]

Etsy begins processing seller payments via alternative partners after delays caused by SVB implosion by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch

First Republic Bank shares plunge, prompting trading halt as startups process SVB crash

March 13, 2023

Shares of First Republic Bank fell sharply in early trading this morning, which caused trades of the company to be paused due to volatility, implying investor discomfort with the financial institution despite government activity over the weekend to sort the Silicon Valley Bank crisis and potential cascading effects. The volatility comes just days after a […]

First Republic Bank shares plunge, prompting trading halt as startups process SVB crash by Natasha Mascarenhas originally published on TechCrunch