Tokenized deposits, stablecoins and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) represent pivotal innovations in digital finance, each distinguished primarily by their issuer: banks issue tokenized deposits; non-banks issue stablecoins; and central …
Read More »Webinar: Real-World Use Cases for AI in Financial Services (Video: 60:28)
A panel of industry experts from HSBC, IBM and NatWest Group go beyond the hype to assess the current state of the AI landscape. Watch this on-demand webinar to explore: …
Read More »Armenia’s Fintech Boom
Armenia’s fintech sector has experienced a significant surge in development, fueled largely by tech-savvy youth and overall economic growth. This has resulted in Armenia becoming a showcase for robust payment …
Read More »BFC FinTech Monitor (February-March 2024)
Stay up-to-date on all the latest FinTech news and information from around the world in the BFC FinTech Monitor. Around the World #Reports and Studies A new study from Economist …
Read More »Paypers’ Global Payments and Fintech Trends Report 2024
Paypers has published its Global Payments and Fintech Trends Report 2024, a comprehensive analysis of the evolving payments sector based on insights from payments and fintech experts worldwide. This year’s …
Read More »CBDCs and Their Impact on Finance
Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are becoming a focal point in global finance, with various countries at different stages of development. In fact, 4 monetary authorities – the Bahamas, Eastern …
Read More »BNPL in 2024: Navigating Growth, Regulation and New Frontiers
Buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) services are facing a pivotal year in 2024, particularly as related to evolving consumer preferences and regulatory challenges. While experts are predicting continued growth for BNPL solutions, they …
Read More »One Man, Two Billion-Dollar Fintech Startups (Video: 14:24)
YC Group Partner Tom Blomfield stands out as the rare entrepreneur who has founded not one but two billion-dollar fintech startups. His journey, featured in the series Backstory, showcases the …
Read More »How Lithuania Became a Fintech Hub in Europe
Lithuania has emerged as a significant fintech hub in Europe, driven by an innovative and collaborative environment between government and industry. This is largely due to the country’s Ministry of …
Read More »BFC FinTech Monitor (January 2024)
Stay up-to-date on all the latest FinTech news and information from around the world in the BFC FinTech Monitor. Around the World #Reports and Studies A new report has found …
Read More »Embracing Innovation: European SMEs Shift Towards AI and Fintech
Over the past 2 years, artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly influenced global business trends due to the long-term benefits it’s capable of providing. In a new report, Qonto highlights this …
Read More »Despite Progress, Greenwashing Remains a Challenge
In the last 5 years, the fintech sector has seen a significant shift towards sustainability. This trend, however, has led to unintended greenwashing. While research by Ivalua (a cloud-based spend …
Read More »Tokenized Deposits, Stablecoins and CBDCs in Modern Finance
The future of money is often characterized by tokenized deposits, stablecoins and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). While very similar in terms of what they offer, their key distinguishing factor …
Read More »Real-World Use Cases for AI in Financial Services (Webinar: 60:28)
FinTech Futures has published a webinar exploring real-world use cases for AI in financial services. Join a panel of experts from HSBC, IBM and NatWest Group as they assess the …
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