Sanju Biswas Marketing Head at Abhiloans
Financial independence is a goal many aspire to achieve, but the idea of retiring early often seems out of reach. That’s where the Lean FIRE movement comes in a minimalist approach to Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE). It focuses on achieving financial freedom by living frugally and optimizing savings, rather than amassing a massive reti...
4 mins
Mete Feridun Chair at EMU Centre for Financial Regulation and Risk
The recent crypto market collapse, which wiped out more than $150 billion in value within days, was not merely another episode of volatility in a speculative asset class. It was a revealing stress test of the systemic fragilities that continue to define digital finance. For academics, regulators, and market participants alike, the crash provided ...
2 hours /regulation /crypto Cryptocurrency Insights
John Reese Business Analyst | Platform Growth Expert at Hashcodex
Did you hear the news? The Bitcoin price is falling. Yes, that is true. So what will happen next? Will the market keep moving up and down? Many spot traders may start trading futures. Why? Because futures let you make money when the market moves a lot. Now, think as an entrepreneur. Why not use this chance? You may ask, "What is special about...
4 hours /crypto /markets Cryptocurrency Insights
Willem Lambrechts Managing Director at Drebbel
"Ransomware attacks in finance continue to increase, according to the latest statistics from cybersecurity firm Sophos. In a survey of nearly 600 IT and cybersecurity professionals in the financial services industry, 65% said they were hit by ransomware in 2024 – up from 64% in 2023. Financial services organizations have been a top target for...
4 hours /security /crime Information Security
Laurie Schnidman Chief Product Officer, Platforms & Software at Experian
As we approach 2026, it’s a natural moment to pause and reflect. The past year has been defined by significant shifts and constant change across the global landscape, including economically, politically, and technologically. For businesses, that means transformation is no longer a one-off initiative; it’s the new normal. We’re now operating in an e...
22 hours /ai
Alex Kreger Founder and CEO at UXDA Financial UX Design
In the past, banks built themselves from the inside out—and for decades, it worked. Products were developed around a sturdy core banking system and rigid business process to ensure security and trust, distributed through branch networks, and only then wrapped in a customer experience and brand veneer. But those days are over because customers and ...
21 October 2025 /retail /markets Innovation in Financial Services
Konstantin Rabin Head of Marketing at Kontomatik
The intersection of sports and financial technology in the United States is driving new standards for secure, seamless transactions. As fans engage with teams and events in more interactive ways, the demand for reliable payment solutions is rising. This shift is not just about convenience; it’s about building trust and efficiency in an industry wh...
21 October 2025
Griffin Parry CEO at m3ter
Many CFOs don’t know their true revenue leakage rate. When asked, the answers range from: Yes No Scared to check Why the blind spot? Because billing often runs in the background, spread across multiple systems. It’s not a “hero process,” like sales, but it’s key to customer experience, audit readiness, and business scalability. Most of all, billi...
20 October 2025
Robert Kraal Co-founder and CBDO at Silverflow
History is full of products nobody asked for – New Coke, the Segway, Google Glass, the Amazon Fire Phone. Each launched with hype, only to become cautionary tales. The question everyone ends up asking is: who was this for? Too often, businesses think of a product before they think of a market. The payments industry is no different. Plenty of
20 October 2025 /payments /people
Chris Holmes Managing Director at PayTech Consulting
Accounts Payable (AP) has historically been a transactional engine for organisations. For some, this is still the case but there has been a marked shift in many organisations whereby AP has evolved from a back-office processing function into a strategic enabler of financial control, operational efficiency, and risk management. The importance of th...
20 October 2025 /payments
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