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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

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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. From nowhere, sizable regional players are being created. Has to be M-O-E.

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Sizzle Of The Week: Amazon Solves The Last Mile Problem With Whole Foods

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cities – Austin, Cincinnati, Dallas and Virginia Beach – but nationwide rollout is scheduled by the end of the year. FinTech licensing: This gets streamlined a bit, as seven states sign a deal that makes it easier to offer services on a nationwide basis. Coordination fosters a level playing field for innovation – who’da thunk it?

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June’s Top 12 Mobile Pay Moments

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On June 16, Samsung Pay arrived in Singapore, allowing users of Galaxy Note 5, S6 Edge+ and the S7/S7 Edge phones can use Samsung Pay in the region. “Innovation and convenience are driving usage of alternative products and services like online and mobile payments. Samsung Pay launched in Australia on June 15.

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Finovate Alums Take Silver and Bronze at UBS Future of Finance

Fintech Labs Insights

Along with the other 60 regional finalists, all three companies will have access to UBS expert mentors and partners, and three months of intensive support and acceleration to get innovations market ready. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, WealthForge recently added Bill Robbins as Chief Revenue Officer.

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Finovate Alums Earn Spots Among UBS Future of Finance Finalists

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The three will join nine other finalists vying for $50,000, 300+ hours of mentoring, and the opportunity to develop their technology in a UBS innovation center. (Click image to watch video). Regional Finals were held this month in Zurich, London, Singapore, and New York. European fintech fans!

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17 Of The Biggest Startup Frauds Of All Time

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Few places are more receptive to new ideas and innovative business models than Silicon Valley. Mozido’s fintech fraud fiasco. Mozido’s fintech fraud fiasco. Weak sales can make it much harder for innovative food companies to secure additional investment and can jeopardize which stores carry certain products.

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