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Fintech

Fintech discussions and conversations around the development of fintech.

Ivan Aleksandrov

Ivan Aleksandrov CSO | Fintech Licensing, Core banking & BaaS at Advapay

Starting an EU payment or crypto firm? Here's why you should consider setting up in Malta

While Malta might not be as well-known as a fintech hub as, say, Amsterdam or Berlin, it punches well above its weight. HQ to big names like eToro and Foris DAX, which operates crypto.com, and a slew of exciting homegrown firms, the country has a thriving fintech community. Throw in a mature regulatory environment, advantageous tax treatment, and ...

/payments /crypto

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The Power of Resilience in Building a Successful Business

In business, as in life, nothing goes exactly as planned. Markets shift. Customers change. Crises hit. And the difference between companies that crumble and those that grow? One word: resilience. What Is Business Resilience? Resilience isn’t just about “pushing through” hard times. It’s the ability to adapt, pivot, and rebuild—without losing your s...

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Shawn Conahan

Shawn Conahan Chief Revenue Officer at Wildfire Systems, Inc.

Why Banks Need To Start Marketing Like Retailers

Financial institutions are still navigating a challenging economic and regulatory landscape. Fintech challengers luring traditional bank customers away, an inflationary environment, and potential regulations impacting interchange and fees are just some of the challenges to banks’ traditional revenue streams. This situation has spurred some banks a...

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The Digital Wallet Revolution: How It's Reshaping Consumer Behaviour and Payment Infrastructure

The sound of jangling coins and the bulk of leather wallets have faded into nostalgia. In their place stands a more sophisticated and scalable payment conduit: the digital wallet. No longer just a fintech novelty, it is a cornerstone of the new digital economy—driving shifts in consumer behaviour, altering merchant ecosystems, and compelling banks ...

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Compliance Relics: The Case Against PDFs and Screenshots

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

/regulation /wealth

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Financial Deregulation - A False Sense of Security

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

/regulation /wealth

Greta Ranonyte

Greta Ranonyte CEO at Fintech Hub LT

€152 Billion Is Just the Beginning: How Much Further Can Lithuania’s Fintech Sector Grow?

As annual financial reports begin to surface, it’s clear that Lithuania’s fintech sector is gaining impressive momentum. In 2024, revenues generated by electronic money and payment institutions (EMIs and EPIs) in Lithuania grew by 25%. The volume of payment transactions surged by one-third compared to the previous year, reaching an impressive €152...

/startups /predictions

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Every Business Needs a Digital-First Payment Strategy-Why ?

“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...

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Alex Malyshev

Alex Malyshev CEO, Co-founder at SDK.finance, FinTech software provider

Owning Your Payment Infrastructure: Why FinTechs Are Rethinking ‘Platform as a Service’

In the early days of FinTech, speed to market was everything. Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) models promised rapid deployment, simplified compliance, and pre-integrated features. For many startups, this was a lifeline. But as these companies grow, especially in regulated or high-volume environments, they’re finding that the very infrastructure that ...

/payments /startups

John Reese

John Reese Business Analyst | Platform Growth Expert at Hashcodex

Neobank 2.0: One Account to Hold Crypto and Fiat Together

Banking just got smarter. Gone are the days when digital banking only meant checking your balance online. Now? It’s freedom. It’s control. It’s your money, your way. Still not clear? No worries. Let me explain. Imagine you are a freelancer or running a business, you know the struggle. You work with clients from all over the world. Some pay in regu...

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