FINTECH ARTICLES OF THE WEEK 11/06/15 Investment money continues to pour in, major publications cover blockchain technologies (as major banks adopt it), and new sectors catch startup interest. Even bitcoin gets a break. As @IRenwood quoted Jamie Dimon on successful #fintech startups, "It's not the technology, it's how they reduce pain points, front end and back end." The … [Read more...] about FinTech Legitimation
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Blockchain Blues
FinTech Articles of the Week 8/7/15 The Blockchain, the technology base of the distributed public ledgers that distinguish cryptofinance applications, powered the week's FinTech news. Industry thought leaders process the problems as more major banks endorsed the technology's potential, while noting that it's too immature to provide much scale. Meanwhile, basic articles … [Read more...] about Blockchain Blues
Reality E-Check
FinTech Articles of the Week 7/3/15 This week's fintech picks cover topics from e-invoicing, the significance of Blockchain, 8 problems with mobile payments and more! Reality Check: E-Invoicing Is Still a Rarity “Researchers found that e-invoicing is expanding at a rate of up to 3 percent a year — a solid, steady growth thanks to government mandates and enterprise … [Read more...] about Reality E-Check
Long Live Fintech 2.0
FinTech Articles of the Week 6/19/15 This week's picks cover topics from the future of bitcoin, FinTech 2.0, Apple Pay and more! Why Has "Social" Failed in Fintech? Although social has failed in many cases of startups, it is not the case in network economics or marketplaces. Read more here. Bitcoin Will Be Money If It Becomes Boring “Is bitcoin ever going to become … [Read more...] about Long Live Fintech 2.0
Security Can’t Trump Convenience
FinTech Articles of the Week 6/12/15 This week's top 5 fintech picks cover topics from London's growing-fast fintech startup scene, seven of the banking world's coolest innovation labs, Apple Pay's Security and more! Why London's Fintech Startup Scene is Growing Fast Learn why the fintech startup scene in London is picking up momentum: “London is turning into a major … [Read more...] about Security Can’t Trump Convenience
Bitcoin vs. Wall Street
FinTech Articles of the Week 05-01-2015 The picks this week focus on the innovations of the financial industry as well as the conflict between new and old ways of approaching the industry. Bitcoin vs. Wall Street: A Love-Hate Story The relationship between Wall Street and bitcoin has been rough, but it’s only the beginning. Both have the potential to greatly help each other … [Read more...] about Bitcoin vs. Wall Street