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FaceCoin: Here’s What Facebook Could Build In Blockchain And Cryptocurrency

CB Insights

Facebook began its first exploration of blockchain in mid-2016, when the company reportedly tasked a single corporate development staffer with investigating blockchain technology. Presently, a whole new class of identity-focused startups are aiming to disrupt tech giants’ grip on the identity layer using blockchain technology.

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Fintech with The Jetsons at FinovateFall 2016

Fintech Labs Insights

Looking back at the demos from 2007 , the major trends were PFM, text alerts, and bill payment. Next month at FinovateFall in New York, we’re going to see some things that, compared to 2007, seem like the way the Jetsons would manage their finances. Still don’t have your ticket to FinovateFall?

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Fintech’s Third Crisis is Tipping Point to a Digital-Only Future

Fintech Labs Insights

The fintech hits : The seeds of several important companies were sown in the 1999 to 2007 stretch (Paypal, Prosper, Zoka, Mint, Credit Karma). Financial crisis (2007-2008). The crash : Banks were just starting to test the digital waters in 2006 and early 2007 when the bottom dropped out of their balance sheets. Related: Top U.S.

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1M Users & Growing: 20+ Fintech Startups That Have Crossed The 1 Million Account Mark — And How They Got There

CB Insights

Technological innovation across the financial services space is growing. Series A in 2007. Product engagement and maintaining a clean UX/UI. Technology has reduced the costs of financial services by automating roles and replacing physical locations with digital channels. get the building the bank of the future report.

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Mobile: Why Smartphone Banking Usage Rates Have Stalled

Fintech Labs Insights

Every new banking technology of the past 40 years (including ATMs) have struggled to get more than 50% adoption. But I''m convinced that part of the problem is a flawed mobile banking UI/UX. Granted, I''m locked into this card due to the rewards, so I''m hardly going to leave due to circa 2007 mobile features. Education helps.

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