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David Clee Co-Founder & CEO at MirrorWeb
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
05 June 2025 /regulation /wealth
Greta Ranonyte CEO at Fintech Hub LT
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...
05 June 2025 /startups /predictions
Ruchi Rathor Founder at Payomatix Technologies
“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...
04 June 2025 /payments
Alex Malyshev CEO, Co-founder at SDK.finance, FinTech software provider
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 ...
26 May 2025 /payments /startups
John Reese Business Analyst | Platform Growth Expert at Hashcodex
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...
23 May 2025 /startups /crypto
As digital transactions become faster, smarter, and more seamless, one question takes center stage: How do payment platforms attract users—and keep them—without compromising revenue? Enter the freemium model — a strategy that offers essential features at no cost while unlocking advanced capabilities for paying customers. Originally popular in SaaS,...
21 May 2025 /payments /markets
Aaron Holmes CEO at Kani Payments
I recently had the pleasure of speaking at Mastercard’s FinTech 2.0 panel event, where we discussed the challenges and opportunities of scaling a fintech company outside of London. The final question stuck with me: “If you had to do it all over again, would you still build your business in Newcastle?” The answer? A resounding yes.
20 May 2025 /regulation /startups
“Finance is no longer a man’s world. It’s a smart world — and smartness has no gender.” A New Power is Shaping Fintech — And It’s Fearlessly Female A fresh wave of fintech innovation is rising — one led by bold, strategic women who are reshaping the future of digital payments with vision, leadership, and deep business acumen. These are not just fo...
14 May 2025 /payments /startups
Taras Boyko Founder at BTG Corporate Services Provider
The global economic outlook in 2025 remains uncertain. Inflationary pressures persist across major markets, and shifting trade and tariff policies continue to disrupt global supply chains. In response, leading analysts, including those at the IMF, have revised their growth forecasts downward. For fintech founders, this translates into a more selec...
12 May 2025 /startups
In Fintech, Innovation Sparks Interest — But Execution Drives Transformation In the fast-moving world of fintech, innovation gets the spotlight. New platforms, disruptive models, and bold ideas often make headlines. But while innovation may start the conversation, it’s execution that defines long-term success. Ideas—no matter how visionary—mean lit...
07 May 2025 /payments
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