Buy Now Pay Later companies continue to grow in Mexico on the heels of strong e-commerce trends, even as higher interest rates and risks of a recession cast a shadow over the broad economy. Quite the contrary, in Mexico, the BNPL market is getting increasingly crowded. Several fintech competitors now vie to offer loans to […]
In a weekend that shook the U.S. banking system, Silicon Vally Bank (SVB) experienced the fastest bank failure in history, taking down a series of other banks with it and spinning the startup community into chaos, and the dust hasn’t settled. Now assured to be stable, the banking system continues to question how such a […]
Tim Li Join us for our live weekly news roundup show with hosts Todd Anderson and John White, with special guest, fintech entrepreneur Timothy Li. This fast-paced show features the content leaders of Fintech Nexus discussing the biggest fintech news stories of the past week. The show can be viewed below. 10 unique views, 10 […]
The following is a guest post by Kim Van Esbroeck, Country Head for Aion Bank Belgium and Chief Revenue Officer for Vodeno/Aion. Establishing a following of loyal customers is key to the success of any brand. With competition for consumer attention fiercer than ever, the best businesses are looking to embedded finance to innovate their […]
A global exploration of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) is underway, with some charging ahead in their investigations. According to the Atlantic Council, 120 countries making up 95% of the world’s GDP are researching CBDCS. As of March 1, 2023, 65 countries are in the advanced stages of development, and over 20 have launched pilots. […]
Shares of digital bank Nubank opened up 10% on May 16, following the release of its first-quarter results, which saw the Brazilian lender book record revenues on the back of strong customer growth. The largest neobank in Latin America, a flagship for the regional fintech sector, nearly doubled its quarterly income. It reported $1.6 billion […]
17 unique views, 17 unique views today Author Matt Bodkin Matt is a seasoned editorial cartoonist with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Long Island University. He brings a strong background in the newspaper industry and skills in arts and design to his work. He aims to distill complex issues into funny doodles that resonate […]
While most of the crypto industry has been shaken by regulators’ recent offensive, a significant target has been staking services. The first murmurs of a “crypto crackdown” were heard in February 2023, when Kraken announced the closure of its staking service for US customers and paid $30 million in penalties. While the company neither confirmed […]
Hi guys, welcome to the Fintech Coffee Break, I’m your host, Isabelle Castro, and today I shared my coffee break with Matthew Homer, managing member of The Department of XYZ. Matthew Homer, Managing Member of The Department of XYZ Matt’s career has wound through the fintech and regulatory sectors, and his work at XYZ brings […]
The following is an excerpt from today’s Global Newsletter. Subscribe to our Global Newsletter And now for something completely different… Monday good news! There is a definite Monty Python theme to today’s summary, and it fits as the to-date response to crypto and blockchain from regulators has been absurd and laughable. A consortium of major players, […]