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Spot bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) have been launched in the US on 10 January. We are now two months later. They have attracted an unexpected high number of investors, breaking records in terms of inflows and trading volumes. With the Bitcoin reaching a record high of $69.000 early March. The introduction of spot Bitcoin ETFs and the bullis...
07 March 2024 /crypto Blockchain Observations
Trade finance, essential for global commerce, facilitates 80-90% of trade transactions, serving as a primary driver for economic growth. However, its heavy reliance on paper contrasts with the digital evolution seen in other financial sectors. As innovation progresses unevenly across the industry, fragmentation emerges as a significant challenge a...
05 March 2024 /payments /wholesale SWIFT Matters
Pay by Bank, that includes the popular Account-to-Account (A2A) payment method, introduces a streamlined, cost-effective, and instantaneous payment solution for both merchants and consumers. Our blog delves into the myriad benefits, potential hurdles, and the evolving landscape of Pay by Bank adoption. In an increasingly crowded payment ecosystem ...
29 February 2024 /payments /inclusion Open Banking
Airdrops have carved out their spot as a standout strategy in the crypto marketing playbook. They're not just splashing the market with liquidity but launching promising projects to dizzying new heights. Welcome to "airdrop season," folks - a time when free coins or tokens from various crypto projects start raining into users' wallets li...
27 February 2024 /crypto Cryptocurrency Insights
In the field of business operations and management, effective accounting practices serve as a crucial foundation for maintaining financial stability and transparency. As entrepreneurs and business owners seek to navigate the complex pathways of financial management, a fundamental decision arises: Should one rely solely on accounting software, or w...
26 February 2024 /startups /inclusion
As the sands shift beneath our feet, a new tide rises - one driven not by the tectonic forces of tradition, but rather by the relentless currents of technological advancement. We find ourselves swept away by the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) phenomenon, where automation reigns supreme, shaping the very fabric of modern finance. Market Expansion and D
23 February 2024 /payments Banking Strategy, Digital and Transformation
The lines are blurring between neobanks and incumbent banks, with both entering the next phase of digital evolution, where there are shared challenges as they vie for market share, customer acquisition, customer retention and revenue growth in a market that is increasingly becoming more demanding and informed. Neobanks are no longer fragile, but a...
23 February 2024
In an era where digital transactions are the backbone of the global economy, ensuring the integrity and transparency of information on cross-border payments and card transactions has become critical for governments worldwide. Recognizing this, the European Union took a significant step on 18 February 2020, when the Council adopted a legislative p
22 February 2024 /payments /regulation Banking
Given the number of solutions available and the cost and complexity of building one from scratch, banks would be better served by acquiring a 3rd party core banking solution. One that is proven with existing customer implementations and designed for flexibility to meet the varying requirements across different banks, geographies, customer segment...
20 February 2024 /retail /cloud Banking
With the help of investing apps and FinTech tools, modern-day users can easily buy or sell stocks, manage their portfolios, and obtain investment analytics. These technological advancements have democratized access to financial markets, empowering individuals to take control of their investments without relying solely on traditional brokerage fir
19 February 2024 Fintech
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