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Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostRajeev Misra, who oversees SoftBank’s massive Vision Fund, is stepping down from his executive roleSign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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Are you a FinTech Journalist/Editor or do you just like to write (in English) about the FinTech scene? Sr. and Jr...2022-07-1103 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostYour Daily FinTech Podcast - May 31st, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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Revolut is looking to hire an Investor Relations team, a move that could mark the starting gun on its long-awaited stock market listing. The job advert, published on Revolult's careers page, is for a head of Investor Relations with public company experience, who will be responsible for building a team and hiring up to two Investor Relations analysts.2022-05-3003 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostYour Daily FinTech Podcast - May 30th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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Not all fintech unicorns are cutting jobs. After Klarna announced plans to lay off 10% of its workforce Monday, some rival fintechs are making it clear that they have no intention of cutting jobs or freezing hiring. Revolut, the $33 billion digital banking start-up, said the company is "actively hiring," with over 250 open roles listed on its website.
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Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostYour Daily FinTech Podcast - May 29th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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Klarna is shifting its business away from growth and towards short-term profitability as the Swedish FinTech tries to raise capital and cuts 10 per cent of jobs due to fears of a looming recession. Sebastian Siemiatkowski, Klarna’s chief executive and co-founder, told the Financial Times he was not “convinced” by reports that his bank would have to raise capita...2022-05-2803 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostYour Daily FinTech Podcast - May 27th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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One-click checkout startup Bolt has laid off at least 100 employees and counting across go-to-market, sales and recruiting roles, sources say. CEO Maju Kuruvilla⚡️ confirmed the workforce reduction in a blog post but did not say how many people were impacted or what roles were targeted.
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After rolling out payroll features in February, Revo...2022-05-2703 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostYour Daily FinTech Podcast - May 26th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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Fred Ehrsam purchased more than one million shares of Coinbase worth roughly $75 million, stepping in as the crypto exchange's stock price plunged following the company’s weak earnings report. He purchased more than 706,000 shares of Coinbase on May 13 at an average price of about $70 each.
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Mercuryo has announced that its hit 3 million us...2022-05-2603 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostYour Daily FinTech Podcast - May 25th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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J.P. Morgan shared a first look at the early success of its multi-million dollar bet on launching a challenger bank in the UK. Chase, which only launched in September 2021, has already reached half a million UK customers according to figures published as part of the US banking giant’s 2022 investor day.
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Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostYour Daily FinTech Podcast - May 24th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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Block founder Jack Dorsey has told investors the acquisition of Afterpay will help it create a financial services and retailing platform that combines the company’s original payments services with its consumer financial management “super app”, backed by tools to lift access to bitcoin.
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Zip Co says the buy now, p...2022-05-2403 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostYour Daily FinTech Podcast - May 23rd, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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ComplyAdvantage has published a new anti-money laundering (AML) guide designed for growing crypto firms. The new guide provides a practical, much-needed resource for financial compliance professionals working in the crypto industry in a time of increased regulation.
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A little over a month after Robinhood publicly released its first crypto wallet, the company...2022-05-2303 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily FinTech Podcast - May 22nd, 2020THE NEWS HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY IS
Y Combinator, a Silicon Valley kingmaker, is advising its portfolio founders to “plan for the worst” as startups across the globe scramble to navigate a sharp reversal after a 13-year bull run. For those who don’t have the runway to “reach default alive,” YC is strongly suggesting that they consider raising money.
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Leading ‘buy now, pay later’ (BNPL) provider Klarna has just reached 150 million users. The fintech giant, which launched in 2005, has also recently hit 400,000 merchant partners.
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Belvo launches an of...2022-05-2003 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostYour Daily FinTech Podcast - May 20th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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Klarna is looking to tap investors for more cash in a move that would reduce its valuation by about a third. The Swedish fintech company, which was valued at $46 billion last June, would be worth about $30 billion under its latest plans.
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Plaid is expanding beyond its core product of account linking — its fi...2022-05-2003 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostYour Daily Fintech Podcast - May 19th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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London-based FinTech Thought Machine has doubled its valuation to $2.7bn as the cloud banking company pulls in institutional investors like Morgan Stanley and looks to expand its international presence.
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Modulr, an embedded payments platform for digital businesses, today announced that it has raised $108m (£83m) in series C funding led by General A...2022-05-1904 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostYour Daily FinTech Podcast - May 18th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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Nik Storonsky plans to launch his own venture fund, powered by artificial intelligence, to compete with “legacy” venture capital investors. He will himself invest, with other investors, around $200 million into the Quantum Light Capital fund.
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Japan’s SoftBank Group Corp. reported a record $26.2 billion loss at its Vision Fund investment arm on Thursd...2022-05-1703 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostYour Daily FinTech Podcast - May 17th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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Coinbase users are reporting difficulty withdrawing funds, heightening fears amid a widespread crash in cryptocurrency prices. The company confirmed the issues in a tweet on Thursday.
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Mark Cuban is reliving the internet boom when he looks at crypto. The ‘consolidation phase’ is coming, he says.
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Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostYour Daily FinTech Podcast - May 16th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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Global cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin Exchange has raised $150 million in a pre-Series B funding round, taking its valuation up to $10 billion.
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The use of cryptocurrency in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly among its young people, cannot be overstated. Data from blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis Inc. says the region’s crypto usage grew 1,200% la...2022-05-1603 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostYour Daily FinTech Podcast - May 15th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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The CEO and co-founder of the neobank HMBradley, is looking for someone to retroactively name the company after, and he wants to give away $25,000 while doing it.
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ComplyAdvantage has launched a live sanctions tracker, an interactive dashboard displaying the latest sanctions on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.
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Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostYour Daily FinTech Podcast May 13th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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Google launched Google Wallet, a new Android and Wear OS app that will allow users to store things like credit cards, loyalty cards, digital IDs, transit passes, concert tickets, vaccination cards, and more.
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Brazil is moving closer to regulating cryptocurrencies with its own version of a Bitcoin law.
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Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostYour Daily FinTech Podcast May 12th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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A group of non-fungible token (or NFT) creato...2022-05-1105 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostYour Daily FinTech Podcast - May 11th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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The COVID e-commerce bubble has officially burst, based on Q1 performance data coming into the market this month. Shopify, Etsy, and many other e-commerce specialists reported a significant slow-down in YOY...2022-05-1003 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostYour Daily FinTech Podcast May 10th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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FROST has launched, becoming the latest e-money account to take the FinTech world by storm.
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Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostYour Daily FinTech Podcast - May 9th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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This podcast episode is sponsored by Contis, the European leader in Banking-as-a-Service. Contis is proud to deliver process-pay, a brand-new standalone processing solution ready to cater for any organisations card processing needs. To find out more visiting www.contis.com today!
As both Visa and Mastercard announce higher charges for e-commerce transactions and almost two-thirds of Europeans now bank online, it seems the popularity of...2022-05-0802 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostYour Daily FinTech Podcast - May 8th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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This podcast episode is sponsored by PayRetailers. PayRetailers’ payment platform leverages API technology to connect Latin American consumers with international merchants, offering a seamless payment experience. From the merchant’s perspective, the solution has the distinct advantage of eliminating the hurdles associated with integrating multiple acquirers and payment methods. Visit: www.payretailers.com
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The state of New York wants to ban new...2022-05-0803 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostYour Daily FinTech Podcast - May 6th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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Valar Ventures LLC Management is leading a US$185 million funding...2022-05-0504 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostYour Daily FinTech Podcast - May 5th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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PayRetailers, the main LATAM Fintech's payments specialist, announced the opening of new offices in Peru, a move that will help the company...2022-05-0405 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostYour Daily FinTech Podcast - May 4th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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U.S. Bank is the first financial institution...2022-05-0305 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostYour Daily FinTech Podcast - May 3rd, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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The duo behind Robinhood's Snacks podcast is spinning the program out of the stock trading company and relaunching it on Monday as "The Best...2022-05-0205 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostYour Daily FinTech Podcast - May 2nd, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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Block Inc., the digital-payments firm run by Jack Dorsey, is expanding it...2022-05-0204 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily FinTech Podcast - May 1st, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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Join our Slack Community! We are happy to announce the “connecting the dots in fintech” Slack group! This is a unique place wher...2022-04-3006 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily FinTech Podcast - April 29th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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Bogota-based payments infrastructure startup minka has secured $24 million in a funding round co-led by Tiger Global Management and KASZEK.
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The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) granted an“in-principle approval” to fintech firms Revolut and Luno Singapore to offer digital payment token services under the Payment Services Act.
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Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily FinTech Podcast - April 28th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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Starling Bank bags £130.5m from existing investors to build a "war chest" for acquisitions. The £130.5m fundraise gives Starling a pre-money valuation of more than £2.5bn
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Robinhood is cutting back staffing levels, citing “duplicate roles and job functions” after rapid expansion last year. CEO Vlad Tenev made the announcement in a blog post on...2022-04-2705 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily FinTech Podcast - April 27th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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California-based stock trading app Robinhood has acquired Ziglu, a UK-based electronic money institution and cryptoasset firm, for an undisclosed sum. Link here.
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Sanctioned former billionaire Oleg Tinkov has denounced Putin’s war in Ukraine, calling for an end to “this crazy war”. The founder and former chairman of Russia’s leading neobank, Tinkoff...2022-04-2604 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily FinTech Podcast - April 26th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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A new processing solution from leading banking-as-a-service provider (BaaS) Contis is set to supercharge the company's growth in the UK and EEA listed countries, enabling client expansion into new geographies. The solution will be available across both small and large banks, fintechs, businesses, and non-finance players in the gaming and gifting sector.
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Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily FinTech Podcast - April 25th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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Stripe will allow businesses to pay their users via cryptocurrencies. The company will start offering merchants the ability to make payouts in crypto through the stablecoin USDC.
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WeMoney has signed a landmark deal with Envestnet | Yodlee for the first CDR and non-CDR data flows under Australia’s evolving open banking regime.
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Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily FinTech Podcast - April 24th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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A new UK-based fintech, FROST, is set to launch on 4 May, according to a statement from the start-up. The firm’s app will allow users to open a digital e-money account and will offer features such as spend management tools to track spending and service switching options to compare and switch utilities, insurance, and mortgage providers. Frost will al...2022-04-2305 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily FinTech Podcast - April 22nd, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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Finastra announced that it has teamed up with EcoTree International, a specialized forestry company focused on carbon removal and biodiversity preservation through tree planting and sustainable forestry management.
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Challenger bank Shawbrook Bank has come up with a unique proposition to encourage its customers to share their open banking data: better rates.
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Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily FinTech Podcast - April 21st, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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PayU, the payments, and fintech business of Prosus, announced its investment in Treinta, the super-app that aims to digitalize Latin American SMEs by providing a broad range of services, including accounting, inventory management and trading solutions.
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Wells Fargo’s Jeff Cantwell, CFA says the time to buy FinTech stocks is now—14 of them...2022-04-2104 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily FinTech Podcast - April 20th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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SEON Fraud Fighters nabs $94 million to power online fraud prevention. The London-based platform plans to expand its presence in North America, LATAM, and APAC to help businesses keep their customers safe.
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More Britons have borrowed through buy now, pay later services since the start of 2021 than have taken out traditional debts such...2022-04-2004 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily FinTech Podcast - April 19th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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Forbes published its fourth annual World’s Best Banks, in conjunction with market research firm Statista. Instead of looking at balance sheets and profit and loss statements, as Forbes does for its annual list America’s Best Banks, Statista surveyed more than 45,000 customers in 14 languages around the globe for their opinions on their current and former banking relationships. Bank...2022-04-1904 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily FinTech Podcast - April 18th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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Volt Bank is now a member of Blockchain Australia, furthering the goal of the adoption of blockchain technology.
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Esquire magazine has released its selection of the top fintech influencers in the Philippines, recognizing the men and women shaking up the industry, the investors and thought leaders directing the conversation, and the startup...2022-04-1804 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily FinTech Podcast - April 17th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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After an unprecedented run-up, venture funding to Latin American startups fell in the first quarter of this year. Overall, investors put $3.4 billion into funding rounds in Q1 of 2022—down 30 percent from Q4 2021.
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On April 13th, decacorn Brex revealed that it is making a big push into financial software with the release of a...2022-04-1604 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily FinTech Podcast - April 15th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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Finastra announced a Banking as a Service (BaaS) collaboration with Microsoft to bring new lending options to thousands of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) – a sector severely underserved when it comes to accessing finance. SMEs using Microsoft Dynamics 365 will be able to access and unlock vital financing offers without leaving their business management platform.
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Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily FinTech Podcast - April 14th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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Contis, Europe’s leading Banking-as-a-Service provider and Ecospend, the leading UK provider of Open Banking technology has teamed up with online gaming we...2022-04-1403 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily FinTech Podcast - April 13th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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This podcast episode is sponsored by MoneyLion. MoneyLion provides an all-in-one mobile banking experience. You choose the tools you need when you need them — and they complement the financial accounts you already have. They’ll help you decide what’s right for you, but the choice is always yours.
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Amsterdam-based BUX, a neobroker that specialises in the fi...2022-04-1304 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast - April 12th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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The Saudi Central Bank – SAMA, directed banks to halt the option of opening online accounts for individuals or institutions ‘until further notice’, local media reported. Under the new measures that will take e...2022-04-1105 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily FinTech Podcast - April 11th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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Female-focused digital investment and robo-advisor platform Ellevest has secured $53 million in a Series B funding round...2022-04-1004 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast - April 10th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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RITMO has successfully closed a $200 million debt funding round led by i80 Group and Avellinia Capital,
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Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast - April 8th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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This podcast episode is sponsored by Contis, the European leader in Banking-as-a-Service. Contis help organisations launch cards, accounts and payment apps for their customers. To find out how you can embed finance into your offering, visit www.contis.com today!
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Uber is driving ahead with its plan to become a travel "superapp". The San Francisco-headquartered firm...2022-04-0804 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily FinTech Podcast - April 7th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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This podcast episode is sponsored by PayRetailers. PayRetailers’ payment platform leverages API technology to connect Latin American consumers with international merchants, offering a seamless payment experience. From the merchant’s perspective, the solution has the distinct advantage of eliminating the hurdles associated with integrating multiple acquirers and payment methods. Learn more! www.payretailers.com
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Fast is shut...2022-04-0706 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast - April 6th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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This podcast episode is sponsored by Uncover, the new podcast by ComplyAdvantage. Join CEO Charles Delingpole and his team as they interview compliance leaders, FinTech innovators, and financial crime experts to uncover the latest best practices and industry trends. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify today
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Nium last year bought 2 companies - UK travel payments specialist...2022-04-0603 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast - April 5th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
Welcome to another episode of our Daily Fintech Podcast.
This podcast episode is sponsored by Burgopak. Burgopak delivers award-winning innovative packaging solutions for some of the world's leading companies in Fintech. Discover how tangible physical touchpoints are crucial in digital banking with the Burgopak 'Welcome to the club' book; Request your free copy, contact info@burgopak.com
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2021 was a blockbuster year for Israeli-founded fintech startups...2022-04-0505 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily FinTech Podcast - April 4th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
Welcome to another episode of our Daily Fintech Podcast.
This podcast episode is sponsored by Sokin. Sokin is the trusted global FX payment provider for some of the world’s leading brands. With Sokin Premium you can send and receive unlimited international payments for one fixed monthly fee. Market beating rates, no commission, hassle-free.
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Latin American neobank Nubank has announced the launch of its proprietary on...2022-04-0403 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast - April 3rd, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
Welcome to another episode of our Daily Fintech Podcast.
This podcast episode is sponsored by Mercuryo. With the help of their cryptopowered toolbox, Mercuryoenables companies to take advantage of both fiat and crypto worlds and provide innovative payment solutions for end-customers.
THE NEWS HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY IS
The Dutch sent €4.2 billion in Tikkie transactions this year. Tikkie’sparent bank, ABN AMRO Bank N.V., has revealed that more than 100 million Tikkies were...2022-04-0306 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast - April 1st, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
Welcome to another episode of our Daily Fintech Podcast.
This podcast episode is sponsored by Privacy Lock. Privacy Lock sets the standard for financial service providers in data privacy compliance.
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Yonder, is emerging from stealth. It’s targeting professional millennials and it’s even won backing from Rio Ferdinand — making it the third...2022-04-0106 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast - March 31st, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
Welcome to another episode of our Daily Fintech Podcast.
This podcast episode is sponsored by Contis, the European leader in Banking-as-a-Service. Contis help organisations launch cards, accounts and payment apps for their customers. To find out how you can embed finance into your offering, visit www.contis.comtoday!
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Can Klarna be Open Banking's game-changer? Ahead of the launch of Klarna Kosma, a new Open Banking...2022-03-3004 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast - March 30th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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This podcast episode is sponsored by Payhawk. Payhawk is the most efficient credit card backed by powerful financial software to help companies stay in control of their spend. Try efficient, paperless, compliant spending today.
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Swedish fintech giant Klarna is keen to ditch its association with its main product, buy now, pay later (BNPL). It instead wishes to move towards...2022-03-3006 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast - March 29th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
Welcome to another episode of our Daily Fintech Podcast.
This podcast episode is sponsored by Mercuryo. With the help of their cryptopowered toolbox, Mercuryo enables companies to take advantage of both fiat and crypto worlds and provide innovative payment solutions for end-customers.
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Tomo, a startup founded by former Zillow execs that aims to speed up the mortgage approval process, raised a $40 million Series A round...2022-03-2904 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast - March 28th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
Welcome to another episode of our Daily Fintech Podcast.
This podcast episode is sponsored by MoneyLion. MoneyLion provides an all-in-one mobile banking experience. You choose the tools you need when you need them — and they complement the financial accounts you already have. They’ll help you decide what’s right for you, but the choice is always yours.
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embedded/capital , A Berlin-based VC fund focused on the...2022-03-2805 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast - March 27th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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THE NEWS HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY IS
ClearBank CEO Charles McManus announced that the company had secured £175m in funding.
JUST IN:
Temenos, the banking software company, announced that Rakuten Europe Bank has signed with Temenos to deliver banking services including Rakuten Pay on the Temenos Banking Cloud.
ALSO:
Robinhood has announced a new debit card, branded a...2022-03-2604 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast - March 25th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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THE NEWS HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY IS
The European Payments Initiative has given up on its effort to build a rival to Mastercard and Visa in Europe after more than half its members left.
JUST IN:
The neobank Northmill continues to focus on customer experience by introducing WeMeet.
WHAT ARE THE LATEST INSIGHTS?
The growth of the...2022-03-2402 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast - March 24th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
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THE NEWS HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY IS
Australian FinTech start-up Cape has raised $3.1m in pre-seed funding from backers including Mercury Capital’s principal partners Clark Perkins and Ben Hawter, Investible, and a bevy of angel investors including Stripe’s regional start-up lead Tom Richardson and a bunch of early Atlassian employees.
JUST IN:
The Argentinian Financial Information Unit (UFI) anti-money laun...2022-03-2304 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast - March 23rd, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
Welcome to another episode of our Daily Fintech Podcast.
This podcast episode is sponsored by PayRetailers. PayRetailers’ payment platform leverages API technology to connect Latin American consumers with international merchants, offering a seamless payment experience. From the merchant’s perspective, the solution has the distinct advantage of eliminating the hurdles associated with integrating multiple acquirers and payment methods. Visit www.payretailers.com
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Jeeves has raised $180 mill...2022-03-2303 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast - March 22nd, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
Welcome to another episode of our Daily Fintech Podcast.
This podcast episode is sponsored by Provenir. Provenir does more than help with your current tech challenges. They eliminate them. Designed and built to power agility, their cloud-native technology puts your team in control. Loved by Startups. Trusted by Decacorns.
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PayPal is expanding its services to allow its users to send money to Ukrainians
...2022-03-2103 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily FinTech Podcast - March 21st, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
Welcome to another episode of our Daily Fintech Podcast.
This podcast episode is sponsored by Contis, the European leader in Banking-as-a-Service. Contishelp organisations launch cards, accounts and payment apps for their customers. To find out how you can embed finance into your offering, visit www.contis.com today!
THE NEWS HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY IS
Robinhood has agreed to a $640,000 settlement with Vermont's financial regulator over a series of outages at the...2022-03-2106 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast - March 20th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
Welcome to another episode of our Daily Fintech Podcast.
THE NEWS HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY IS
Getir has confirmed reports on its $768 million Series E round at an $11.8 billion valuation, becoming Europe’s first grocery delivery decacorn.
JUST IN:
Revolut is making it easier for refugees escaping Ukraine to open Revolut accounts and waiving some FX transfer fees- a move that has been given the thumbs up by the Ukrainian de...2022-03-1904 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast - March 18th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
Welcome to another episode of our Daily Fintech Podcast.
This podcast episode is sponsored by YieldX. Digitalization is revolutionizing the world of fixed income and YieldX is building the tools to bring the benefits to all investors. The time has come to replace your antiquated technology with a modern, 100% digital end-to-end investment and insights platform.
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In a conversation at SXSW, Mark Zuckerberg announced that his...2022-03-1804 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast - March 17th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
Welcome to another episode of our Daily Fintech Podcast.
This podcast episode is sponsored by Privacy Lock. Privacy Lock sets the standard for financial service providers in data privacy compliance.
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THE NEWS HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY IS
Jake Anderson conducted a recent consumer research study on neobanking surveying over 5000+ consumers worldwide. Some key findings are: Banking goes digital as...2022-03-1703 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast - March 16th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
Welcome to another episode of our Daily Fintech Podcast.
This podcast episode is sponsored by MoneyLion. MoneyLion provides an all-in-one mobile banking experience. You choose the tools you need when you need them — and they complement the financial accounts you already have. They’ll help you decide what’s right for you, but the choice is always yours.
THE NEWS HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY IS
Ethereum application and infrastructure builder ConsenSys has closed...2022-03-1605 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast - March 15th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
Welcome to another episode of our Daily Fintech Podcast.
This podcast episode is sponsored by Sokin. Sokin is the trusted global FX payment provider for some of the world’s leading brands. With Sokin Premium you can send and receive unlimited international payments for one fixed monthly fee. Market beating rates, no commission, hassle-free.
THE NEWS HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY IS
The Financial Conduct Authority said that all Crypto-ATMs machines in the UK...2022-03-1504 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast - March 14th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
Hi! Welcome back to another episode of our Daily Fintech Podcast.
This podcast episode is sponsored by Payhawk. Payhawk is the most efficient credit card backed by powerful financial software to help companies stay in control of their spend. Try efficient, paperless, compliant spending today.
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Rapyd reached a $15 billion valuation and becomes Israel’s highest-valued unicorn. The fintech company, which offers payment services across the wo...2022-03-1408 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast - March 11th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
Welcome to another episode of our Daily Fintech Podcast.
This podcast episode is sponsored by Uncover, the new podcast by ComplyAdvantage. Join CEO Charles Delingpole and his team as they interview compliance leaders, FinTech innovators, and financial crime experts to uncover the latest best practices and industry trends. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify today
THE NEWS HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY IS
Acorns has raised $300 million in a Series F funding round...2022-03-1005 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast - March 10th, 2022Welcome to another episode of our Daily Fintech Podcast.
This podcast episode is sponsored by Burgopak. Burgopakdelivers award-winning innovative packaging solutions for some of the world's leading companies in Fintech. Discover how tangible physical touchpoints are crucial in digital banking with the Burgopak 'Welcome to the club' book; Request your free copy, contact info@burgopak.com
THE NEWS HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY IS
American Express says it is suspending its operations in Russia and Belarus, becoming the latest credit card giant to respond with measures denouncing Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to in...2022-03-0903 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast - March 9th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
Welcome to another episode of our Daily Fintech Podcast.
This podcast episode is sponsored by Provenir. Provenir does more than help with your current tech challenges. They eliminate them. Designed and built to power agility, their cloud-native technology puts your team in control. Loved by Startups. Trusted by Decacorns.
THE NEWS HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY IS
Serena Williams’s early-stage venture capital firm, Serena Ventures, has raised an inaugural fund of $111 million th...2022-03-0803 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast - March 8th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
Welcome to another episode of our Daily Fintech Podcast.
This podcast episode is sponsored by Sokin. Sokin is the trusted global FX payment provider for some of the world’s leading brands. With Sokin Premium you can send and receive unlimited international payments for one fixed monthly fee. Market beating rates, no commission, hassle-free.
THE NEWS HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY IS
JPMorgan Chase & Co confirms its support to Ukraine by making an in...2022-03-0702 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast - March 7th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
Welcome to another episode of our Daily Fintech Podcast.
This podcast episode is sponsored by Contis, the European leader in Banking-as-a-Service. Contis help organisations launch cards, accounts and payment apps for their customers. To find out how you can embed finance into your offering, visit www.contis.com today!
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Nik Storonsky, Russia-born CEO and fellow Revolut co-founder, clarified his position regarding the war in Ukraine...2022-03-0706 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast - March 4th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
Welcome to another episode of our Daily Fintech Podcast.
This podcast episode is sponsored by Burgopak. Burgopak delivers award-winning innovative packaging solutions for some of the world's leading companies in Fintech. Discover how tangible physical touchpoints are crucial in digital banking with the Burgopak 'Welcome to the club' book; Request your free copy, contact info@burgopak.com
THE NEWS HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY IS
A select group of Russian banks are to...2022-03-0404 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast - March 3rd, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
Welcome to another episode of our Daily Fintech Podcast.
This podcast episode is sponsored by Privacy Lock. Privacy Lock sets the standard for financial service providers in data privacy compliance.
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THE NEWS HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY IS
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon said disconnecting Russian banks from the SWIFT messaging system may bring “unintended consequences” that incl...2022-03-0303 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast - March 2nd, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
Welcome to another episode of our Daily Fintech Podcast.
This podcast episode is sponsored by Fintech Meetup. This is the last week to get tickets. Also, we have the winners for the Fintech Meetup ticket giveaway! The lucky winners will be contacted by email tomorrow.
THE NEWS HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY IS
Ali Niknam, founder & CEO at bunq, an Amsterdam-based challenger bank, has offered to help Ukrainian refugees by offering them safety...2022-03-0204 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast - March 1st, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
Welcome to another episode of our Daily Fintech Podcast.
This podcast episode is sponsored by Uncover, the new podcast by ComplyAdvantage. Join CEO Charles Delingpole and his team as they interview compliance leaders, FinTech innovators, and financial crime experts to uncover the latest best practices and industry trends. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify today
THE NEWS HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY IS
Zip Co has entered into a merger agreement with US-based...2022-03-0102 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast - February 28th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
Welcome to another episode of our Daily Fintech Podcast. Before we get started, Marcel wants to the thank the FinTech community, by giving away a few free tickets to FinTech Meetup in March!
The link to the sign-up registration form is here. The winners will be announced this week.
This podcast episode is sponsored by Privacy Lock. Privacy Lock sets the standard for financial service providers in data privacy compliance.
Protect your...2022-02-2805 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast - February 25th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
Welcome to another episode of our Daily Fintech Podcast.
This podcast episode is sponsored by YieldX. Digitalization is revolutionizing the world of fixed income and YieldX is building the tools to bring the benefits to all investors. The time has come to replace your antiquated technology with a modern, 100% digital end-to-end investment and insights platform.
THE NEWS HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY IS
Nu, the holding company that includes Nubank in Brazil, as...2022-02-2503 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast - February 24th, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
This podcast episode is sponsored by Provenir. Provenir does more than help with your current tech challenges. They eliminate them. Designed and built to power agility, their cloud-native technology puts your team in control. Loved by Startups. Trusted by Decacorns.
THE NEWS HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY IS
The U.S. Justice Department has tapped a seasoned computer crimes prosecutor, Eun Young Choi to lead its new national cryptocurrency enforcement team and announced that the...2022-02-2303 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast February 23rd 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
This podcast episode is sponsored by Uncover, the new podcast by ComplyAdvantage. Join CEO Charles Delingpole and his team as they interview compliance leaders, FinTech innovators, and financial crime experts to uncover the latest best practices and industry trends. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify today
THE NEWS HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY IS
On February 19, attackers stole hundreds of NFTs from OpenSea users, causing a late-night panic among the site’s broad user base....2022-02-2203 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast - February 22nd, 2022Check out my latest podcast episode:
This podcast episode is sponsored by Contis, the European leader in Banking-as-a-Service. Contis help organisations launch cards, accounts and payment apps for their customers. To find out how you can embed finance into your offering, visit www.contis.comtoday!
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💫 News Highlight: Trustly is proud to introduce FlexPay by Trustly, a new product that gives consumers the flexibility to defer the settlement date of a debited amount to a dat...2022-02-2203 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast - February 21st, 2022Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below:
This podcast episode is sponsored by Fintech Meetup. This week is the last absolute Last Chance To Save On Tickets! Ticket prices go up on Friday!
💫 News Highlight: Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway dumped a portion of its Visa and Mastercard holdings and increased exposure in Nubank.
⚡ Just in The NYSE has filed an application with the USPTO to provide an online marketplace for various digital goods including NFTs, cryptocurrencies, digital media, and artwork.
⭐ A...2022-02-2107 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Podcast Episode - February 18th, 2022This podcast episode is sponsored by PayRetailers. PayRetailers is focused on making the complex simple, through one direct API, one technology platform, and one contract. Offering a complete payments infrastructure currently available for global enterprise merchants to operate in LATAM. Start today!
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💫 News Highlight: J.P. Morgan said it has become the first lender to arrive in the metaverse, having opened a lounge in Decentraland, a virtual world based on blockchain technology.
⚡ Just in Zand, th...2022-02-1805 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast - February 17th, 2022This podcast episode is sponsored by Payhawk. Payhawk is the most efficient credit card backed by powerful financial software to help companies stay in control of their spend. Try efficient, paperless, compliant spending today.
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💫 News Highlight: African Fintech Flutterwave raised $250 million in a Series D round that tripled the company’s valuation to over $3 billion in just twelve months.
⚡ Just in Danish challenger bank Lunar has added a bit of Hollywood glamour to its investo...2022-02-1705 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast - February 16th, 2022This podcast episode is sponsored by Sokin. Sokin is the trusted global FX payment provider for some of the world’s leading brands. With Sokin Premium you can send and receive unlimited international payments for one fixed monthly fee. Market beating rates, no commission, hassle-free.
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💫 News Highlight: Chime was the most downloaded US mobile banking app in 2021, with 12.8 million downloads, up 16% from 2020.
⚡ Just in 11Onze became the first community fintech in Europe, to introduce a new t...2022-02-1603 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast February 15th, 2022This podcast episode is sponsored by Burgopak. Burgopak has an amazing range of proprietary packaging formats as well as an award-winning design studio, ready to help you develop your own world-class packaging.
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💫 News Highlight: BBVA has reached an agreement to invest $300 million (about €263 million¹) in Neon, a Brazilian digital bank founded in 2016 that aims to improve access to financial services for individuals, self-employed and small businesses in its country.
⚡ Just in Apple announced the new Tap...2022-02-1505 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast February 14th, 2022This podcast episode is sponsored by Fintech Meetup. Need to fill your pipeline, meet new partners, and create opportunities for your business? Fintech Meetup is the answer!
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💫 News Highlight: Revoluthas been granted an Australian Credit Licenceby ASIC to offer credit and personal lending products to the Australian market.
⚡ Just in
Wahed Invest was charged on Thursday by The Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) in the US for making misleading statements, breaching its fiduciary duty...2022-02-1408 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast - February 11th, 2022This podcast episode is sponsored by Mercuryo. With the help of their cryptopowered toolbox, Mercuryo enables companies to take advantage of both fiat and crypto worlds and provide innovative payment solutions for end-customers.
💫 News Highlight: Swedish payments firm Klarna Bank AB is weighing plans to raise new money in a funding round that would cement its status as Europe’s most valuable startup.
The Stockholm-based company is likely to attract sovereign wealth and pension funds as new investors. Klarna could potentially fetch a valuation of roughly $50 billion to $60 billion based on preliminary estimates.
⚡ Just in...2022-02-1106 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast - February 10th, 2022This podcast episode is sponsored by Payhawk. Payhawk is the most efficient credit card backed by powerful financial software to help companies stay in control of their spend. Try efficient, paperless, compliant spending today.
💫 News Highlight: Sokin has partnered with Visa as the London-based fintech prepares to roll-out its inclusive Global Currency Account and debit cards across Asia Pacific.
⚡ Just in Discovery Limited has launched its comprehensive, real-time forex capability on the Discovery Bank app that gives access to immediate foreign currency transactions.
👉🏻 Furthermore, LuLu International Exchange has entered a strategic collaboration with Network Int...2022-02-0903 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast - February 9th, 2022This podcast episode is sponsored by PayRetailers. By having PayRetailers as a partner, you can now start your own local payment strategy in Latin America with more than 250 payment methods with complete security. Get a wider reach, eliminate cross-border payment complexities, and minimize operational costs. Start today!
💫 News Highlight: @DriveWealth is getting into cryptocurrency trading. The start-up is acquiring a crypto firm and launching two subsidiaries to handle and execute trades
⚡ Just in @Tide’s Open Access service initiative exceeds expectations as 1,000 business customers signed up within just a few weeks.
⭐ Also, E-money instituti...2022-02-0903 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast 2022.2.8Welcome to another episode of our Daily Fintech Podcast.
This podcast episode is sponsored by MoneyLion. MoneyLion provides an all-in-one mobile banking experience. You choose the tools you need when you need them — and they complement the financial accounts you already have. They’ll help you decide what’s right for you, but the choice is always yours.
💫 News Highlight: Mode Global Holdings PLC announces it has entered into a partnership with Heroes, which will enable employees of the firm to take some of their monthly salary in Bitcoin.
⚡ Just in Mos is e...2022-02-0703 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast 2022.2.7This podcast episode is sponsored by Fintech Meetup. Fintech Meetup Is Almost Here! More than 1,000+ companies have signed up to Fintech Meetup! Prices go up on Friday–so Get Your Ticket Now!
💫 News Highlight: Jar raised $32 million in its Series A financing round, just months after securing its seed funding.
⚡ Just in Thought Machine has signed its second community bank in the US, Mascoma Bank.
⭐ Also, Robinhood’s losses widened substantially in Q4 as tumbling average user spend hurt trading.
👉🏻 Furthermore, Monument is increasing its headline rate to a huge 2.2 percent. That’s on its 5-y...2022-02-0704 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast 2022.2.4Check out my latest podcast episode:
💫 News Highlight: PayPal CFO John Rainey disclosed that 4.5 million accounts had been shut down after “bad actors” took advantage of incentives and rewards programs, resulting in shares falling by 25%.
⚡ Just in Sokin is the latest UK fintech to embark on a mission to corner the US market.
⭐ Also, Masthaven Bank is withdrawing from the UK banking market.
👉🏻 Furthermore, Americans can now download the Monzo app and set up an account within 10 minutes, getting access to money management features and a contactless debit card.
🪙 Crypto - Bahrain-hea...2022-02-0304 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast 2022.2.3💫 News Highlight: Mozper launched in Brazil, together with Visa. Mozper helps parents in Latin America educate their children to make smart and responsible financial decisions.
⚡ Just in Biller, an AI-driven BNPL company focused on business invoices, is set to join the Banking Circleecosystem of financial services and applications. Biller will operate as an independent sister company in the Banking Circle ecosystem
⭐ Also, Revolut will offer personal loans in Ireland. The company has grown its user base to 1.7 million and employs over 100 people there. Revolut says other lending products, such as credit cards, will follow later this ye...2022-02-0304 minConnecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast 2022.2.2This podcast episode is sponsored by Fintech Meetup. Fintech Meetup Is Almost Here! Only 30 Days Left To Get Your Ticket! The event will be Virtual, March 22nd to the 24th. Discounted startup rates are available for qualifying companies.
💫 News Highlight: Ryan Breslow, founder of Bolt, said he’s stepping down as chief executive officer, two weeks after securing an $11 billion valuation for the business. Breslow will become executive chairman, and Maju Kuruvilla, a 44-year-old Bolt executive and a former vice president at Amazon.com Inc., will be promoted to CEO. Breslow said in an interview that this was p...2022-02-0204 minConnecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast 2022.2.1This podcast episode is sponsored by Privacy Lock. Privacy Lock sets the standard for financial service providers in data privacy compliance.
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Solarisbank AG and Contis Group Ltd have brought their previously formed partnership to completion. The firms have decided to enter into a definitive business combination agreement. Contis and Solarisbank will now operate as a joint entity, bringing an unrivaled Banking-as-a-Service offer to the European market.
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Monzo Bank failed...2022-02-0104 minConnecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostDaily Fintech Podcast 2022.1.31Welcome to the inaugural episode of our Daily Fintech Podcast.
This podcast episode is sponsored by Fintech Meetup. Fintech Meetup Is Almost Here! Only 30 Days Left To Get Your Ticket! The event will be Virtual, March 22nd to the 24th. Discounted startup rates are available for qualifying companies.
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Twitter was abuzz over a long thread written on Monday by Bolt CEO Ryan Breslow, who claimed that Stripe and Y Combinator are “mob bosses,” using “every power move imaginable” to block competitors from becoming successful.
JUST IN...2022-01-3105 minConnecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van OostComing soon!In order to provide you with easily digestible news updates, I will soon launch a daily FinTech News podcast! The first of its kind.
I’m always looking for new ways to inform my network. I think this podcast does the job of getting you up to speed on what’s going on in the FinTech space, at the start of your workday.
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