Filing: Didi says it is cooperating with the SEC’s investigation into its $4.4B US IPO in June 2021, “subject to strict compliance” with the Chinese law (Jody Godoy/Reuters)

Jody Godoy / Reuters:Filing: Didi says it is cooperating with the SEC’s investigation into its $4.4B US IPO in June 2021, “subject to strict compliance” with the Chinese law  —  The U.S. Securities Exchange Commission is investigating Didi Global Inc (DIDI.N) over its $4.4 billion initial public offering …

Chile-based Xepelin, which offers B2B payments, financial info, data models, and more to SMBs in Latin America, raises a $111M Series B led by Avenir and Kaszek (Christine Hall/TechCrunch)

Christine Hall / TechCrunch:Chile-based Xepelin, which offers B2B payments, financial info, data models, and more to SMBs in Latin America, raises a $111M Series B led by Avenir and Kaszek  —  Fintech companies and other entities have moved the needle for consumer payments in Latin America, particularly during the global […]

Study finds the US FAFSA application page shared users’ info, including names, zip codes, and email addresses, with Meta via the company’s tracking pixel (The Markup)

The Markup:Study finds the US FAFSA application page shared users’ info, including names, zip codes, and email addresses, with Meta via the company’s tracking pixel  —  For millions of prospective college students, applying online for federal financial aid has also meant sharing personal data with Facebook …

Experts raise concerns about the use of a predictive child welfare algorithm in Allegheny County, PA, and its potential to harden racial disparity in the system (Associated Press)

Associated Press:Experts raise concerns about the use of a predictive child welfare algorithm in Allegheny County, PA, and its potential to harden racial disparity in the system  —  Inside a cavernous stone fortress in downtown Pittsburgh, attorney Robin Frank defends parents at one of their lowest points …