The What the FinTech? podcast | Season five’s jailed buzzwords
We run down all the buzzwords our podcast guests wanted gone from the industry this year.
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What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 24 | 2024 in review and predictions for 2025
Guests Dave Wallace and Dharmesh Mistry take a look back over the year in fintech and discuss what 2025 might bring.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Sandbox Wealth, ThreatFabric, Centrapay, and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
November 2024: Top five fintech partnership stories of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top fintech partnership stories of the month.
Goldman Sachs to spin out technology platform GS DAP into independent business
GS DAP has operated as part of Goldman Sachs’ Digital Assets business since launching in 2022.
Demystify Podcast: GITEX Global 2024 special
Hosts Dave and Dharmesh speak with four financial services leaders at this year’s GITEX Global event in Dubai.
October 2024: Top five fintech partnership stories of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top fintech partnership stories of the month.
Sibos 2024: The convergence of TradFi and DeFi with Chainlink – video interview
Sergey Nazarov details the latest tools and strategies for integrating blockchain technology with TradFi systems.
Sibos 2024: Blockchain breakthroughs and Liink’s leap with JP Morgan – video interview
JP Morgan’s Gloria Wan highlights blockchain’s advantages over traditional methods for cross-border payments.
Daily News at Sibos 2024
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Stripe reportedly in discussions to buy stablecoin infrastructure start-up Bridge in potential $1bn deal
Stripe confirmed plans to introduce stablecoin payments at the checkout in April.
Sibos 2024: Achieving the G20’s cross-border payments goals – embracing a balanced approach
How can the global financial industry ensure we meet the G20’s cross-border payment goals?
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Bitlayer, Quartr, FutureMoney, Solifi and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
DeFi Technologies snaps up Stillman Digital in $5m share deal
DeFi Technologies has acquired Stillman Digital’s securities for 2.5 million shares, valued at $2.10 each.
Sibos 2024: Building the bank of tomorrow – connecting the future of finance in a rapidly evolving payments landscape
The bank of tomorrow will be defined by its ability to adapt to the pace of technological innovation.
Swift gears up for 2025 live trials of digital asset transactions
The trials will see banks use Swift to transact interchangeably across asset and currency types.
The programmable money promise: potential advantages and opportunities at stake
Programmable money is a revolutionary concept poised to enhance monetary and financial systems.
What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 16 | The future of Web3 technology in financial services
In this podcast episode, we chat with author and financial services executive Rita Martins.
PayFi network Huma Finance raises $38m for on-chain expansion
The San Francisco-based start-up plans to expand its PayFi network on Solana and Stellar.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Skydo, Finora Bank, Okredo, Parfin, and more
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from around the world.
Blockchain firm Consensys hires former Disney exec Dan Odell as CFO
Odell will take control of “all financial operations” at Consensys.
Meridien Holdings acquires stake in FX liquidity firm DKK Partners to bolster plans for NYSE listing
The US-based holding company says it has “set fourth its plans to list on the NYSE”.
Major financial institutions unite to address liquidity fragmentation threat of blockchain incompatibility
Deutsche Bank, Citi, Mastercard, Northern Trust and trade finance platform Centrifuge all contributed to the report.
Money20/20 Europe brings tokenisation, AI and digital transformation into focus
Day one’s proceedings took a specific focus on the topics of AI, tokenisation and digital modernisation journeys.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Landytech, Frich Money, Swiipr and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 17 May 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes BBVA, Deutsche Bank, Lemonway and more.
What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 8 | The evolution of the UK’s crypto landscape
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Bivu Das, UK Managing Director at Kraken.
Securitize secures $47m funding round led by BlackRock
The investment adds to the $48 million raised during Securitize’s Series B funding round in 2021.
White paper: Redefining banking for the digital future
Learn how to harness digital-first, on-demand banking to increase bottom lines.
Ripple set to launch USD-backed stablecoin this year
The offering will make its debut initially on the XRPL and Ethereum blockchains with ERC20 token standards.
BIS unveils Project Agorá to explore the tokenisation of cross-border payments
Project Agorá will see seven central banks work in partnership with several private sector participants.
What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 5 | Blockchain, CBDCs and programmable payments
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Gilbert Verdian, CEO of Quant.
Video: FinovateEurope 2024 – What’s hot and what’s not in fintech
We ask three industry professionals what’s hot and what’s not in the fintech sector this year.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Tuum, DigiMaaya, Youverify, Trampay and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Digital Asset’s Canton Network completes first trial with global banking heavyweights
Notable participants in the trial included BNY Mellon, Standard Chartered, Goldman Sachs and Broadridge.
RockWallet bags former Wyre users after acquiring the firm’s full customer base
The companies have not disclosed the amount paid for Wyre’s customer base.
What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 2 | Tokenisation and blockchain interoperability
In the latest episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Jack Pouderoyen, Innovation Manager at Swift.
Cartoon: Thawing
A new cartoon illustrating how hopes of the end of the crypto winter are starting to become real.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 19 January 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes Citi, Sainsbury’s Bank and more.
Circle gears up for second attempt at IPO with new SEC filing
The stablecoin company has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement with the US regulator.
