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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. Or maybe that cryptocurrencies have yet to go mainstream beyond the headlines because fraud still lurks. Bitcoin, of course, exists as one of the most widely recognized cryptocurrencies. Keeping An Eye On Fraud.

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The Future Of Payments Beyond The Pandemic

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In a roundtable discussion, the last in the “Powering the Digital Shift” series with Karen Webster, six experts in money movement, fraud prevention, banking and financial technology discussed one sure bet: “Digital optional” is no option as we move toward contactless commerce. So, there is a balance that needs to be struck.”.

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Governments Sending Mixed Signals On Blockchain

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For example, in maximizing the impact and accountability of foreign development/assistance, blockchain technology, by bringing transparency, may address corruption, fraud or misappropriation of funds and inefficiencies within the public procurement funding process itself,” said Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan last year.

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Fintech Fundings: 13 Companies Raise $900 Million Week Ending Nov 12

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Other than Blackstone’s $820 million bet on what is likely the oldest financial technology company on the planet, NCR founded in 1884 as National Cash Register, just $82 million flowed to the under-100-year-old crowd. ATMs, POS & financial technology. Camino Financial. Year-to-date the total is $16.9

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

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Clarus Financial Technology. Tags: Bitcoin, blockchain, remittances, payments, cryptocurrency, mobile. 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.

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

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Bridge Financial Technology. Back-office platform for financial advisors . Tags: Consumer, payments, cryptocurrency, bitcoin, blockchain, remittances. Expense report automation . Latest round: $2.9 Total raised: $3.0 HQ: Sunnyvale, California. Source: Crunchbase. Mobile on-demand insurance . Latest round: $2.6

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The 2022 GonzoBanker Awards

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In December, the founder and CEO of Crypto Exchange company FTX was arrested in the Bahamas (yah, don’t ask) and charged with fraud and conspiracy. Steve McLaughlin from Financial Technology Partners’ Money 2020 party. In January, we were discussing crypto and the need to formulate customer crypto strategies.

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