October 1, 2021
China Bans Crypto (déjà vu?)
Hello and welcome to CFTE’s Fintech Shot – a curated newsletter about what matters in Fintech! Amidst your busy week of re-fueling and food stocking … Read More “China Bans Crypto (déjà vu?)”
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September 23, 2021
Singapore’s PayNow, India’s UPI, Link to boost $1 Billion Flows
Globally, nearly 250 million people send over $500 billion in cross-border remittances annually, according to a report by Citi earlier … Read More “Singapore’s PayNow, India’s UPI, Link to boost $1 Billion Flows”
September 20, 2021
The Transnational Data Governance Problem
Abstract The historical paradigm of data globalization is fragmenting. Fragmentation of transnational data flows and related governance frameworks is emerging … Read More “The Transnational Data Governance Problem”
September 16, 2021
El Salvador’s Bitcoin Experiment: Can it Bank the 70% unbanked?
Bitcoin officially became legal tender in El Salvador on the 7th of September 2021, crowing it as the first country … Read More “El Salvador’s Bitcoin Experiment: Can it Bank the 70% unbanked?”
September 15, 2021
From FinTech to TechFin: The Regulatory Challenges of Data-Driven Finance
Abstract Financial technology (‘FinTech’) is transforming finance and challenging its regulation at an unprecedented rate. Two major trends stand out … Read More “From FinTech to TechFin: The Regulatory Challenges of Data-Driven Finance”
August 25, 2021
Alumni Spotlight: A Journey From Traditional Finance To Fintech with Alberto Mello
Last week we got in touch with one of our most driven alumni, Alberto Mello, the CEO of VisaNet Uruguay. … Read More “Alumni Spotlight: A Journey From Traditional Finance To Fintech with Alberto Mello”
August 17, 2021
The Fintech Unicorn Hubs of 2021: Where Do the Largest Fintechs Hail From?
Traditionally, fintech unicorns made rare sightings across the globe, but it’s becoming a common breed in today’s fintech ecosystem – … Read More “The Fintech Unicorn Hubs of 2021: Where Do the Largest Fintechs Hail From?”
August 16, 2021
UK Fintechs attract $24.5bn investment in the first half of the year
Hello and welcome to CFTE’s Fintech Shot – a curated newsletter about what matters in Fintech! It’s raining pounds in the European fintech hub – … Read More “UK Fintechs attract $24.5bn investment in the first half of the year”
August 9, 2021
USA has more fintech unicorns than all other countries combined
Hello and welcome to CFTE’s Fintech Shot – a curated newsletter about what matters in Fintech! Traditionally, fintech unicorns made rare sightings across the globe, but it’s … Read More “USA has more fintech unicorns than all other countries combined”
August 5, 2021
Analysis: Is AI really set to transform the banking industry?
The future, or a fad? Shameek Kundu, Head of Financial Services at TruEra and an expert on CFTE’s AI in … Read More “Analysis: Is AI really set to transform the banking industry?”