626 Results from /crypto
James Hiester Senior Consultant at Capco
As the fallout from the FTX collapse continues, the crypto industry is reckoning with a major lack of trust and transparency. It is telling that the industry has become so used to major hacks and collapses that the downfall of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, while surprising to many, doesn’t seem out of character to indus...
16 March 2023 /crypto Fintech
Manish Malhotra VP, Sales Head - Financial Services EMEA at Infosys Limited
Given the rise of payment banks, revenue, and others – it is imperative on payment processors provide a better experience, not just to retail customers but to SMEs too. Emerging technologies are reshaping the way we transact, particularly with the emergence of cryptocurrencies, CBDCs, and other digital currencies. The future of payment in a web3 w...
15 March 2023 /payments /crypto
Sean Salloux CEO at Sentinel Digital
Following industry turbulence, governments in the US, UK, and Europe are proposing measures to protect digital asset owners from the threat of unregulated risk. The fall of FTX has capped off a difficult year for cryptocurrencies. With an estimated industry-wide loss of $3.9bn in 2022, a recent report into all crypto losses has identified that ove...
10 March 2023 /payments /crypto Fintech
Arijit Goswami Innovation Manager at Capgemini
India recently launched the digital version of its domestic currency, thereby embarking on its journey with Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). The “Digital Rupee” or “e-Rupee” had been made available for retail and wholesale use in December 2022 with hopes of adoption among the masses. However, the past two months have sufficiently proven that ...
28 February 2023 /inclusion /crypto Cryptocurrency Insights
Carlo R.W. De Meijer Owner and Economist at MIFSA
Recently I read a very interesting and stimulating article in a Dutch newspaper. It was about the Community Currency named Sarafu that is used in Kenya’s rural communities thereby trying to solve the issue of proper circulation of finances. The Sarafu Network, is a so-called Community Inclusion Currency or CIC, yet only a few outside the country ...
27 February 2023 /inclusion /crypto Blockchain Observations
Yuliya Barabash Managing Partner at SBSB Fintech Lawyers
Cryptocurrencies have come a long way since their inception, and their influence is not limited to the online space anymore. From everyday purchases to extravagant investments, the world of digital currency is rapidly expanding, and the possibilities are limitless. Despite the recent downturn in the crypto market, the range of goods and services t...
22 February 2023 /payments /crypto Trends in Financial Services
Retired Member
According to Checkout.com’s report, 77% of merchants who choose to accept crypto as a payment medium observe an increase in cross-border sales. It’s no surprise therefore that an estimated quarter of all online businesses are looking to offer crypto payment methods by 2025 – a number that will only rise as the education gap decreases. And this isn...
19 February 2023 /crypto
With crypto adoption still restricted by negative perceptions, the participation of financial institutions is recognised as a key agent for change. As inflation continues to affect how much we can spend, and, more importantly, where we can spend it, perceptions of risk and a lack of understanding around cryptocurrencies are slowing adoption rates i...
16 February 2023 /payments /crypto Fintech
Digital wallet innovators are integrating modern services into ecosystem platforms and transforming economies in the process. Across the globe, mobile wallets are driving inclusion by providing financial access to previously underserved communities—as well as providing huge opportunities for industry growth. Digital wallets bring modern services to...
01 February 2023 /payments /crypto Fintech
Lars Rensing CEO & Co-founder at Protokol
With each new year comes the feeling of change - how can 2023 be more successful than 2022? It’s equally true for businesses as for people. Business leaders should resolve to make 2023 the year that they embrace blockchain, if they haven’t already. For businesses in the gaming and luxury goods sectors, it could underpin radical new ways of providi...
31 January 2023 /crypto /predictions Blockchain Geek
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