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Sean Salloux

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Sentinel Digital

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Why Central Banks Want to Get into Digital Currencies

Plans for CBDCs are at varying stages around the world, but why are central banks taking a renewed interest in digital currency? With the use of physical cash dwindling, particularly after a year of lockdowns, interest has turned to central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) once more. Over 60 central banks have been looking into CDBCs since 2014, wit...

21 July 2021 /payments /crypto Fintech

Visa’s Latest Moves into Digital Assets

Visa’s enthusiasm for digital assets shows no signs of slowing as they adopt USD Coin and bid in venture funds. Back in April, Visa CEO Al Kelly discussed the payments giant's ambitions for integrating digital assets into their services, describing the firm as "extremely well-positioned" to do so. Visa is undertaking a multi-pronged stra...

12 July 2021 /payments /crypto Fintech

What Are Digital Banking Platforms?

Digital banking vs digital banking platforms—the difference explained plus their features and how they work. Today, fintech firms and digital banks have become major disruptors of banking services and have transformed traditional banking and payments methods of old. But what exactly lies behind the scenes, what are the main functionalities, and wha...

30 June 2021 /payments /crypto Blockchain in Banking and Financial Services

The Benefits of Virtual Multi-Currency Debit Cards for Businesses

Virtual multi-currency debit cards come with a host of benefits that are improving the way businesses make payments and manage their money. Virtual multi-currency debit cards are getting more popular and for good reason; they have several positive implications for how you do business. As the name suggests, virtual multi-currency debit cards are pay...

24 June 2021 /payments /crypto Fintech

Millennials Are Driving Digital Assets Adoption Forwards

Millennials are especially interested in digital assets and are keen to learn more about them, according to Mastercard. 40 per cent of people are planning to use digital assets in the coming year, according to Mastercard's New Payments Index. In particular, 67 percent of millennials said they were more likely to use digital assets now compared to a...

10 June 2021 /payments /crypto Fintech

Multi-currency debit cards make digital payments more accessible for consumers

Multi-currency debit cards are becoming an increasingly popular choice for customers to easily manage and spend digital assets online and in person. Multi-currency debit cards are designed to make it easier for people to use several currencies and digital assets to make payments in-person and online. They also make it easier for businesses and indi...

17 May 2021 /payments /crypto Fintech

Coinbase’s IPO Moves Cryptocurrency Closer to Mainstream Banking and Finance

A crypto exchange now traded on Wall Street is a huge move into the mainstream for cryptocurrency-based companies and a strong sign that crypto's not just a counter-culture but a force to be reckoned with. Coinbase goes to Wall Street Coinbase hit a market value of nearly $100 billion in its stock market listing. This initial valuation put the cryp...

06 May 2021 /payments /crypto Fintech

Virtual IBANs: Everything You Need to Know

Faster, cheaper, and with more functionalities: virtual IBANs are the solution for businesses looking to simplify their payments processes. All bank accounts have an International Bank Account Number (IBAN). This standardized international numbering system of 34 alphanumeric characters is what financial providers anywhere in the world use to identi...

29 April 2021 /payments /crypto Fintech innovation and startups

UK Joins Race to Develop A Central Bank Digital Currency

The Bank of England has announced its plans to develop “Britcoin,” but how will it be used and what are its potential benefits to business? The Bank of England and HM Treasury recently announced plans to create a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). This is potentially the first step for a digital currency issued by the Bank of England that would...

29 April 2021 /payments /crypto Fintech

How APIs Are Driving Change and Creating Opportunities in Financial Services

APIs allow access to siloed data so businesses can offer personalized services to clients Financial services are evolving fast. According to recent research, 42 per cent of UK adults now use at least one FinTech service and over 20 million people use banking apps. Today, people are comfortable banking online and customers are increasingly demandin...

26 March 2021 /payments /crypto Fintech