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

Fintech Labs Insights

In my 25 years in the fintech space, I’ve had the misfortune to experience three massive ecosystem shocks. To help gauge where fintech is now and how and when it will get back on its feet, let’s compare and contrast the three downturns and their recoveries. 2009 (a 17-month dive). Financial crisis. Coronavirus crisis.

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The 2019 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

There is an understanding that technology and fintech are going to cause radical change, but the how, how big and when are still very unclear. The company’s market capitalization, which after declining to less than $600 million in the 2009 recession, has now grown to almost $3 billion. GonzoBankers, 2019 was a year of extremes.

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We analyzed 7 of the fastest-growing personal finance apps of all time to figure out the secrets to their success — here’s what we learned

CB Insights

These companies are making it easier to make a budget, invest, and buy stocks, as well as to get loans and credit cards. Many fintech companies out there are trying, very literally, to become the next Mint.com. debit & credit cards. A host of startups have emerged to capitalize on this trend. The secrets of user growth.

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