Coca-Cola Amatil has announced it will accept various cryptocurrencies at its vending machines around Australia and New Zealand. Not only is it riding on the growing acceptance of alternative currencies, but it also demonstrates the role crypto payments could play in a touchless economy.

The pandemic has brought about financial problems for many freelance workers as they struggle to get work or state compensation. The Lili app is looking to serve these needs, letting people organize and track their finances easily and helping freelancers better balance work and life.

The pandemic hasn’t been easy on anyone, especially not on freelancers whose income streams have stalled. Created by several financial challenger brands, Covid Credit is a digital questionnaire and service that helps the self-employed apply for government-subsidised relief schemes.

Today’s teens and young adults are set to become the world’s most influential consumers within a decade, but how has growing up in the aftermath of a financial crash affected the way Gen Zers spend and save their money? What can help these digital natives improve their financial know-how?