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The 2023 GonzoBanker Awards

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The Comeback Investment of the Year Award – Bitcoin (BTC). While a tech top-heavy S&P 500 is up 16% this year, Bitcoin is up a whopping 140% and people like Black Rock’s Larry Fink are now dubbing it a “lower volatility asset.” stake in Valley Bank. The laser eyes are shining brighter going into 2024.

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Fintech Fundings: 23 Companies Raise $120 Million Week Ending Oct 30

Fintech Labs Insights

Clarus Financial Technology. Tags: Crypto-currency, blockchain, bitcoin, payments. Source: Crunchbase. Identity proofing solutions. Latest round: $10.45 million Post IPO equity. Total raised: Unknown. HQ: Melbourne, Australia. Source: Finovate. Payment & credit platform for the underbanked. Latest round: $10 million.

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Fintech Fundings: 30 Companies Raise $390 Million Week Ending May 13

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Blockchain technology . Online financial advisor. Bridge Financial Technology. Back-office platform for financial advisors . Bitcoin exchange . Tags: Consumer, payments, cryptocurrency, bitcoin, blockchain, remittances. TechBureau. Latest round: $6.2 Total raised: $6.2 HQ: Osaka, Japan. million Seed.

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FinovateSpring 2016 Live Blog – Day 2

William Mills

Corezoid is advocating for a “process focused” view of bank technology, by use of APIs. This approach makes a lot of sense– but not sure if it would meet the governance and compliance considerations of most banks and investment management firms. ^SR As I understand it, BitCoin would not exist without Blockchain.

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Finovate Fall 2016 Live Blog – Day 2

William Mills

I like the idea but I am a bit concerned about the potential for fraud from both companies and investors. From their web site: Based in San Francisco, MarketX was founded by a group of experienced professionals from finance, legal, and technology backgrounds. -K.T. users fall victim to fraud.” I need to learn more.

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FinovateSpring 2016 Live Blog – Day 2

William Mills

Started talking about the challenge of having to change credit cards all the time (due to fraud). Helps with mobile onboarding and anti-money laundering compliance. ^SR. We are the global leaders in identity solutions while protecting FI’s and providers from compliance and fraud.” Boy, this is a problem for ME.

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37 Corporate Innovation Labs In Finance

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As fintech plays a larger role in the financial ecosystem, companies are looking for ways to use tech to solve problems and find new opportunities in the space. One popular approach: in-house financial innovation labs. Notable projects: Fidelity Charitable is a public charity that accepts non-cash financial assets.