Issue #370 - Shocks & Solutions: A FinTech Modern Story Thursday, June 30th 2022 04:15AM
Top Stories
New Payment Solutions Are Knocking At The Door In Fintech—How Industry Leaders Can Stay Competitive
— via ForbesGazmend Selmani, renowned technology solutions architect, talks about the new solutions brought by fintech firms in the payment industry. These solutions not only favor those who have so far been a part of the unbanked people category, but also take into account environment-friendly solutions to alleviate major global issues. How can business owners stay competitive with fintech solutions?
Podcasts and Videos
TechCrunch podcasts roundup: Bill Gates on climate, the current health of fintech, and Latashá on what web3 offers artists
— via TechCrunchThis TechCrunch podcast episode covers the interview with Bill Gates on how to avoid climate disaster, the pivotal role of crypto assets in today’s economy, Elon Musk’s skills and much more.
Crypto
Many analysts think that the current crypto market downturn is different from the previous crashes. Why? Because Bitcoin fell, for the first time, below its previous bear cycles.
Binance, the first crypto exchange by trading volume, launches a new platform dedicated to institutional investors. Binance Institutional will also grant privileges to VIP investors with at least 1 million BUSD monthly trading volume.
The fintech firm Tribal, a credit company that focuses on emerging markets, has joined the Blockchain Association, a lobbying group, to contribute to the industry with its expertise.
Banking
Despite the fact that Indian fintech startups have raised over $15 billion in investments in the past years, the central bank took a decision that may affect many startups and that has to do with the way fintech firms offer credit lines to their customers.
Ron Shevlin analyzes the article that appeared in The Telegraph, “The phony ‘fintech revolution’ is eating itself”, and assesses that even if the sector is having a hard time and its hype is maybe overstated, the impact of financial technology on the modern economy is still underestimated.
Innovation
European Fintech Banking Circle Increases Flexibility with New Payment Solutions
— via Crowdfund InsiderThe fintech company Banking Circle, focused on offering B2B payment services, launches a new feature: its Dynamic Sender Name will further increase payments flexibility and represent a new solution that simplifies transactions.
Fintech
Shock in fintech sector: City watchdog FCA launches tax evasion probe into billionaire founder of Wise
— via City A.M.The founder of the popular fintech company Wise, Kristo Kaarmann, has drawn the attention of the FCA – Financial Conduct Authority – for tax evasion.
The World Economic Forum launches the Global Covid-19 Fintech Market Impact and Industry Resilience Study to analyze the impact of Covid on the fintech industry.
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