Insights on Business

MARCH 12, 2018

Promontory is now a key component of IBM Watson Financial Services. During the interview, he describes how we are in the middle of a cryptocurrency “explosion” that is ripe for regulation. Ludwig also expects new regulatory interest in the vast expanse of emerging financial technologies and services. Watch the video.

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CB Insights

JULY 1, 2018

The periodic table includes Canada’s only current unicorn company, the social messaging platform Kik Interactive , which launched its own Ethereum-based cryptocurrency in 2017. AR/VR : Augmented/Virtual reality companies include AdHawk Microsystems , which creates eye-tracking technology to solve problems faced by AR/VR manufacturers.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The John Lovitz “Yeah My Wife Morgan Fairchild Award” – goes to fellow pathological liar and now former OCC Chief Financial Technology Officer Prashant Bhardwaj. Another lesson that sometimes the most important assets in relationship banking can walk out the door. The Monty Python “Biggus Dickus” Award – goes to Sen.

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Urs Bolt

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Fintech to facilitate inclusive financial system establishment in China, say experts. He added that China could use Blockchain technologies to decentralize its financial regulations and supervision by allowing private companies to test the ground in so-called regulatory sandboxes. Compliance. Cryptocurrencies.

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Fintech Labs Insights

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Clarus Financial Technology. Tags: Bitcoin, blockchain, remittances, payments, cryptocurrency, mobile. Source: Crunchbase. Identity proofing solutions. Latest round: $10.45 million Post IPO equity. Total raised: Unknown. HQ: Melbourne, Australia. Source: Finovate. Payment & credit platform for the underbanked.

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Fintech Labs Insights

AUGUST 22, 2024

Stratyfy: Raised $12M, decision intelligence technology gaining traction, particularly in risk management. Themis: Raised $9M, compliance and governance tech gaining steady traction, particularly with larger corporate clients. Glia: Expanded customer service technology offerings with AI enhancements. CoinJar: Raised $1.1M

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PYMNTS

JULY 22, 2020

Brex , the San Francisco financial technology startup, is offering FDIC insurance on its no-fee cash management account, the company announced Wednesday (July 22). Her role will include legal and compliance oversight including the company affiliate, Brex Treasury LLC, a Securities and Exchange-registered broker-dealer.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2022

SoFI gets a commercial bank that brings deposits, compliance, AND business lending. Steve McLaughlin from Financial Technology Partners’ Money 2020 party. For anyone thinking the fintech threat is over, SoFi was tenacious in finally getting the Golden Pacific Bancorp deal approved in March. Best Industry Afterparty.

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CB Insights

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Finally, looking at Canadian “fintech” (financial technology) specifically, funding was up substantially in the first half of the year. This subcategory includes companies enabling the trading, storing, and/ or usage of cryptocurrencies, but excludes companies working on cryptoassets unrelated to financial services (e.g.

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Fintech Labs Insights

JUNE 6, 2016

Bridge Financial Technology. Back-office platform for financial advisors . Tags: Consumer, payments, cryptocurrency, bitcoin, blockchain, remittances. Expense report automation . Latest round: $2.9 Total raised: $3.0 HQ: Sunnyvale, California. Source: Crunchbase. Mobile on-demand insurance . Latest round: $2.6

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CFPB Monitor

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Democratic Congressman Bill Foster, who represents the 11th District of Illinois, has sent a letter to Maxine Waters, Democratic Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, to express his “strong interest in serving as the Chair of the Taskforce on Financial Technology and Innovation that will be convened in the coming weeks.”

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CB Insights

MAY 15, 2019

With recent advances in blockchain, cryptocurrency, contactless payments, and more, finance is primed for disruption. As fintech plays a larger role in the financial ecosystem, companies are looking for ways to use tech to solve problems and find new opportunities in the space. One popular approach: in-house financial innovation labs.

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