PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Governments may not be too keen on bitcoin, but blockchain is another story. In fact, government authorities have begun to help fuel the proliferation of blockchain across the world. Local officials are hoping to use blockchain to improve public services and boost transparency.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Ether, for instance, seems to have dropped in value, just as many organizations that had previously raised funds in Ether via ICO “cash out” so as to finance their operations and pay for expenses, Bloomberg said. It’s another gap in the market giving rise to FinTech firms addressing this issue. This week, U.S.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

s Nationwide Building Society did not disclose how much it invested in BankiFi , but it did say that it’s support to the open banking FinTech comes as Nationwide plans to launch a business current account. The firm operates a platform to automate tax and financial management processes for gig workers, sole traders and contractors.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Several global companies recently moved forward with efforts to introduce blockchain technology as a tool to enable smoother cross-border transactions. And Axis is not the only financial institution testing the potential application of Ripple’s blockchain-based solutions. News from the cross-border space.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 2, 2018

Here in the United States, tax season looms, of course, which may put additional pressure on cryptos. As of the end of the week, at least one firm, Mattervest, said it had shuttered operations. Sandboxes are finding their way into the FinTech arena in the United States. In one example, a FinTech with roots in the U.K.

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PYMNTS

MAY 13, 2016

Stop ISIS, bring peace to the Middle East, clean up the economy, create more jobs, fix the education system, lower taxes, etc., Of course, when the former commissioner, Bart Chilton, says bitcoin, he’s talking blockchain and all digital currencies. Wait — blockchain is like the Internet? Promoting bitcoin. Fair point.

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Jessica Ellerm

DECEMBER 5, 2017

According to a report commissioned by the Australian Tax Office, introducing structured e-invoicing practices between businesses, and businesses and government agencies, could save the Australian economy $10 billion every year. But looking towards the future, and opportunities abound in the blockchain, crypto and AI space.

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Lex Sokolin

DECEMBER 25, 2019

I realize this because several blockchain industry analysts have put out absolutely fantastic work that should be your reference for the coming year. There’s a lot to say about the overlap of Fintech and blockchain, but let’s find the very edge of the frontier and focus right there. It’s like watching Mint.com emerge in 2007.

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Fintech Labs Insights

JANUARY 8, 2017

FI/fintech partnerships and investments such as the above notwithstanding, the U.S. At the same time, the OCC is doing what it can to make it easier for fintech companies to become a part of the regulated federal financial system. Blockchain. Wealth Management and Investing. Axoni now has more than $20 million in total funding.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

A few years ago, very few people would have guessed that tens of billions of dollars would be invested in fintech vendors and solutions annually – except it happened. 2021 fintech investments, merger activities, and overall focus were off the charts. Best Fintech Acquisition by a Bank. Fintech Acquiring Bank.

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CB Insights

OCTOBER 10, 2018

One of the biggest challenges these companies face is that many operate without a bank charter or license. We define startups disrupting banking broadly to include mobile-first fintech companies that primarily focus on leveraging technology and software to digitize and streamline retail and business credit, checking, and savings accounts.

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Lex Sokolin

JANUARY 14, 2021

But regardless of all that, $1 trillion of value has indeed materialized and grown on blockchain-based financial networks since 2008. We love the robot as much as the next Fintech commentator. Like taxes. Second, Fintechs (e.g., National banks can run blockchain nodes and use stablecoins for payments. Here it is.

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Lex Sokolin

JANUARY 14, 2021

But regardless of all that, $1 trillion of value has indeed materialized and grown on blockchain-based financial networks since 2008. We love the robot as much as the next Fintech commentator. Like taxes. Second, Fintechs (e.g., National banks can run blockchain nodes and use stablecoins for payments. Here it is.

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Alex Jimenez

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

For four days I listened to all types of presenters, met with IBM and partner representatives, talked to people in all kinds of industries, and finally met in person a fintech-verse friend I have known for many years, Spiros Margaris. As Russian banks don’t have a mandate for Open Banking yet, their main driver was improving operations.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Yet, small business (SMB) banking wasn’t the only highlight of this week’s B2B venture capital roundup, with the two largest fundraises showcasing China’s rising B2B FinTech ecosystem in areas like expense management and invoicing. As part of its rebrand , blockchain payments firm BitPesa is now AZA Group.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Report: The Risky Business of Navigating Online Sales Tax for Merchants. While consumers are flocking to eCommerce, merchants working on expanding and selling online in more markets must comply with local sales tax regulations. Levy laws can vary widely, with one state taxing a product that another does not.

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APRIL 18, 2018

FinTech innovation is often seen as a threat to the traditional banking status quo – at least, that is, until traditional FIs begin acquiring, partnering with or developing their own FinTech solutions. This week’s Blockchain Tracker explores blockchain’s position as both an opportunity and a threat to traditional banks.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 5, 2019

As reported in FinTech Futures , Payments NZ has debuted the first application programming interface (API) standards tied to account data and payment initiations. New York-based Signature Bank will offer services to FinTech firms in Bermuda, according to reports last week. In the U.S.,

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NCR

DECEMBER 19, 2016

From the gradual adjustment to EMV chip card technology in the US to the ongoing growth of fintechs and challenger banks, 2016 has been a big year for the financial services sector. Meanwhile, in Indonesia, many consumers moved back to cash after the government launched a plan to tackle tax evasion by tracking all credit card transactions.

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Bussman Advisory

DECEMBER 13, 2017

2017 was a year of tremendous growth for blockchain, though not in the expected ways. At the beginning of this year, I and others predicted that 2017 would be the year that blockchain moved from proof-of-concepts into production. Companies will focus on changing business models as blockchain begins to transform market structures.

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Fintech Labs Insights

AUGUST 1, 2016

Avoka’s customer acquisition platform integrates multiple fintech services to help banks, wealth managers and insurers use mobile and digital channels to onboard customers. It leverages 45+ years of franchise operations experience to help retail investors finance franchises, helping to bring them to market quicker.

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Fintech Labs Insights

JULY 16, 2015

After a month-long screening process, we narrowed the pile to the newest and most innovative ideas in fintech. Blockstack’s software platform uses private blockchains to eliminate back office inefficiencies for financial services firms. Tranwall offers card issuers, processors, and corporations a card payment control solution.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 15, 2019

With new funding led by SFW Capital Partners, Greenshades Software said it will focus on expanding its portfolio of products, which currently includes payroll, tax and human capital management services for its corporate customers. Validus marks its first FinTech investment in the Southeast Asia region, reports said. ” Cymulate.

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CB Insights

OCTOBER 31, 2017

After Amazon announced in March that it was planning to shut down Diapers.com and all the other eCommerce sites operated by Quidsi, the company it acquired in 2010 — the online retailer has pulled all of the Quidsi apps from its app store. Title: Fintech ‘Plastc’ Shuts Down After Cancelling All 80,000 Pre Orders. Product: Quidsi.

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