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Crypto 2020: One Step Up; Two Steps Back

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If 2020 taught us anything about cryptocurrencies, it’s that they’ve reached a tipping point. If one measures success for digital currencies in buzz — and in price appreciation for many of the marquee names — then 2020 stands out as a banner year. Here are some of cryptos’ key developments for 2020: Bitcoin Goes Higher And Higher.

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Silicon Valley Bank was at the center of the fintech ecosystem. We break down every fintech sector it touched and 45 companies affected by its uncertain future.

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For its 2,690+ fintech clients, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) is more than just a bank. In fact, it markets itself not as a bank, but as a financial technology partner. According to SVB, its clients account for 71% of all fintech IPOs since 2020. It’s clearly plugged into the fintech ecosystem.

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Kuwait Debuts FinTech Sandbox

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As evidence that sandboxes are ever-increasingly a global phenomenon, Kuwait’s central bank put forth guidelines this week that are geared toward companies seeking to meld financial technology (FinTech) and financial services (FinServ). FinTech Efforts In Africa. The sandbox, Reuters reported, has four phases.

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Top News In Payments: JPMorgan Blocks FinTechs From Passwords; Ant, Razer Join Rally For Singapore eBank Licenses

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In today’s top payments news, JPMorgan blocks FinTechs from accessing customers’ passwords, and Ant Financial and Razer throw their hats into the ring for one of Singapore’s five available digital banking licenses. JPMorgan Ups Security By Blocking FinTechs From Passwords. Ant, Razer Join Rally For Singapore eBank Licenses.

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Top News In Payments: China Posts Worst Slowdown In Nearly Three Decades; Alphabet Market Cap Hits $1T

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In today’s top news, China’s economy grew by its slowest rate since 1990, Alphabet reached $1 trillion market value, and attempted check fraud spiked 43 percent. Alphabet Market Cap Hits $1T. Alphabet Market Cap Hits $1T. The second full week of 2020 is in full swing. China Posts Worst Slowdown In Nearly Three Decades.

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Samsung’s Neon, 2020 Trendlines, Faster Payments Top This Week’s News

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We have a deep dive into faster payments for education, seven 2020 trendlines when it comes to the connected economy and news on Samsung’s Neon “ artificial human. ”. Welcome To The Connected Economy (The Seven 2020 Trendlines). 7 at CES 2020 that is completely different than its Bixby artificial intelligence (AI) assistant.

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Mastercard Adds More Startups To Its Accelerate Program

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Mastercard is expanding its Accelerate financial technology (FinTech) portfolio and is adding 11 companies to its Start Path startup engagement program, according to a Wednesday (Aug. The company said its efforts recognize “the important role FinTechs play in the world’s rapid digital transformation.”. 12) announcement.

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