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When Circle went public on the New York Stock Exchange, most headlines celebrated the moment as a victory for crypto adoption. A stablecoin issuer, once niche and volatile by association, had now joined the ranks of America’s oldest financial institutions. But beneath the bell-ringing and ticker symbols lies a deeper story - one that challenges o
09 June 2025 /crypto /markets
In a dimly lit co-working space in downtown Lisbon, Maria refreshes her investor deck minutes before a Zoom pitch to a London VC. Her marketing dashboard pings - the latest ad campaign just hit a 7% click-through rate. Slack is blowing up with a UI bug flagged by a user in Singapore. She sips her espresso, opens Figma, and starts sketching a new p...
08 June 2025 /people /startups
In the last decade, the global economy has shifted dramatically towards digital platforms. From e-commerce giants and ride-hailing services to freelance marketplaces and streaming platforms, the “platform economy” is redefining how value is created, delivered, and captured. For financial institutions, this evolution presents both an opportunity an...
07 June 2025 /inclusion /markets
By 2028, the number of users of BNPL services (Buy Now, Pay Later) is predicted to double to 670 million, an explosive 107% growth compared to 2024. However, as the industry flourishes, so inevitably do the risks ranging from fraud to late payments. To address these issues, international leaders such as Klarna, Afterpay, PayPal, and Affirm are a
06 June 2025 /payments /markets BNPL
Screenshots and PDFs have long served as the fallback tools of digital recordkeeping. They're easy to create, straightforward to file, and for a long time, they seemed “good enough.” But in today’s regulatory environment, where agencies like the SEC and FINRA are demanding complete, contextual, and verifiable records, “good enough” is quickly be
05 June 2025 /regulation /wealth Fintech
In December 2021, JP Morgan agreed to pay $200 million in fines for failing to monitor employee communications on unauthorized channels, primarily WhatsApp, SMS, and iMessage. Initially seen as a high-profile, isolated incident meant to set an example, it turned out to be the opening salvo in a sweeping, industry-wide enforcement campaign. By 2
“The way businesses handle payments is no longer a back-end decision. It’s a front-line strategy that shapes customer experience, trust, and growth.” In today’s always-on world, digital transformation is no longer a trend — it’s a necessity. Businesses are embracing cloud platforms, AI tools, and automated workflows to stay competitive. Yet one are...
04 June 2025 /payments Fintech
The thought of starting a business can provide a fair level of excitement, but choosing the perfect idea for a business can surely be a difficult task. There are industries and businesses, investments to explore, but most entrepreneurs always find themselves stuck at the most important task, selecting one. In the modern day where every business is...
04 June 2025 /startups /inclusion
With exposure to 500 of America's biggest and most reputable corporations in various industries, the S&P 500 is a potent tool for accumulating long-term wealth. When considered over long periods of time, this investment strategy has continuously proven its worth over decades, yielding average yearly returns of about 10%. The S&P 500 offe...
02 June 2025 /inclusion /markets
Long-term success in today's fast-paced digital marketplace depends on creating a financially stable e-commerce store that can adjust and prosper in any economic environment, not just having a fantastic product. Dropshipping is a potent business strategy that enables entrepreneurs to sell goods without having to deal with the hassle of inventory c...
30 May 2025 /inclusion /markets
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