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Bitcoin Daily: Speedy Crypto Exchange Launched By Former Morgan Stanley Developers; Starling Bank Co-founder Joins Winklevoss’ Gemini Trust

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In other news, Gemini Trust , the crypto exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has hired Julian Sawyer, the co-founder of U.K. digital bank Starling Bank , to help it launch its European expansion. Sawyer was the COO and head of banking services at Starling Bank before stepping down in June. “I

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The 57 Biggest Fintech Conferences & Events in 2023

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These the biggest and best events in the financial services space geared towards technologists, product managers, developers, marketers and C-Suite execs at both financial institutions and rival fintech firms. Note: Look here for the best insurtech events and here for more general banking events.)

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FinTech Startup Revolut Raises $80M In New Funding, Now Valued At $5.5B

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Since then, the financial technology (FinTech) company has expanded its portfolio to also offer business banking. Revolut is an app-based consumer bank account that allows customers to send and receive money and use built-in budgeting tools. the New York-based settlement platform.

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The 35 Biggest Banking, Mortgage & BankTech Events in 2023

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These are the largest events in the financial services industry geared towards banking technologists, program managers, marketers, developers and C-Suite execs at both legacy financial institutions and upstart banktech and fintech firms. 2,000 attendees (1,000 from financial institutions). 200 speakers.

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

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Digital bank. HQ: New York City. HQ: New York City. Bridge Financial Technology. Back-office platform for financial advisors . Financial & time management service for freelancers. HQ: Brooklyn, New York. AI-powered financial assistant . Latest round: $3.4

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The 2022 GonzoBanker Awards

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Chuck Purvis, Coastal Community – Purvis waved the flag of innovation in the credit union industry, helping Coastal become famous for its usage of interactive teller machines (ITMs) and launching the Constellation Digital Banking platform. The New Name for Community Award. The Authors of the Year Award. Best Industry Afterparty.

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Finovate Alums Earn Spots in FinTech Forward 20 “Companies to Watch”

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Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and New York City. Headquartered in New York City, New York. Headquartered in White Plains, New York. Yantra Financial Technologies. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. Neil Costigan is CEO. More than $8 million raised. InSpirAVE ( FF16 ).

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