The 1871 FinTech Innovation Lab is Now Accepting Applications: Accelerate Your Startup’s Growth! Are you a post-revenue startup looking to scale in the financial services industry? The 1871 FinTech Innovation Lab is the perfect opportunity to propel your business forward. Applications are now open, and startups have until September 2, 2024, to apply for this unique … [Read more...] about The 1871 FinTech Innovation Lab is Accepting Applications
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Fintech Rising Weekly: Payment Processing and Financial Regulations
Payment processing and financial regulations can hit home. From Illinois' groundbreaking but contentious swipe fee law to the growing popularity of Same Day ACH in the B2B world, there are plenty of shifts happening in the financial landscape. Consumers are demanding more payment options and flexibility, while businesses are exploring new ways to streamline transactions and … [Read more...] about Fintech Rising Weekly: Payment Processing and Financial Regulations
Fintech Rising Weekly: Emerging Markets Set for 2024 FinTech Boom
Emerging markets stand on the brink of a transformative year in 2024, propelled by remarkable strides in financial technology, according to a series of recent reports on emerging markets payments and Fintech. These regions – increasingly embracing digital banking, alternative lending, and blockchain innovations – are anticipated to see a significant uptick in FinTech … [Read more...] about Fintech Rising Weekly: Emerging Markets Set for 2024 FinTech Boom
Fintech Rising Weekly: Focus on Payments Growth
This week, we dive into the Federal Reserve's 2023 Diary of Consumer Payment Choice, highlighting the continued dominance of credit cards and the stabilization of cash usage. Additionally, we cover Apple's concessions in the EU Tap-to-Pay dispute, growth in both U.S. realtime payments networks, and new guidelines from China on payment services for foreigners, and more insights … [Read more...] about Fintech Rising Weekly: Focus on Payments Growth
Fintech Rising Weekly: Focus on Faster Payments
As part of our commitment to providing relevant payments and FinTech news and analysis, we're excited to announce our new weekly report. Each week, we’ll highlight some of the most interesting and relevant articles in the industry. This week, we’re highlighting recent payments reports. From the transformative power of real-time payments to the potential of tokenized deposits … [Read more...] about Fintech Rising Weekly: Focus on Faster Payments
Transforming Fintech: Insights from Industry Leaders on Innovation and Impact
At a recent event hosted by 1871, industry leaders gathered to share critical insights into the future of fintech, emphasizing the importance of innovation, collaboration, and responsible practices. The discussions highlighted emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities within the fintech sector, particularly in the Midwest. Of particular note was a discussion on the need … [Read more...] about Transforming Fintech: Insights from Industry Leaders on Innovation and Impact