Prakash Bhudia HOD – Product & Growth at Deriv
It’s the kind of move that lights up every crypto chart overnight - a massive, vertical green candle that feels less like a rally and more like a rocket launch. Traders call it a God candle, and right now, Ethereum looks like it’s building the fuel for one. ETH has been gaining quietly but consistently, and suddenly, the pieces are snapping into ...
21 July 2025 /markets
Priyanka Rao Content Strategist
In the ever-evolving world of finance and technology, being prepared for the unexpected isn’t just wise—it’s essential. Just as individuals seek out CPR certification classes near me to be ready in emergencies, financial institutions must also adopt proactive strategies to navigate crises, maintain stability, and serve their customers without disr...
21 July 2025 /people /inclusion
Hedera . Thought Leadership at Hedera
Last week was “Crypto Week”, a defining moment for U.S. digital asset policy. The House of Representatives prepared to take up the GENIUS Act to regulate stablecoins and the CLARITY Act to provide a market structure for digital assets. The bills mark a clear shift in how the U.S. approaches innovation, governance, and leadership in digital assets
21 July 2025 /regulation /crypto Financial Services Regulation
The UK’s new Wholesale Financial Markets Digital Strategy lays out a confident vision for the future of financial infrastructure. It confirms that technologies like distributed ledger networks and artificial intelligence are no longer side experiments, but integral to how UK markets will evolve. Released the same week that the U.S. Congress adv
21 July 2025 /regulation /crypto Regulatory Reporting
Roberto Garavaglia Independent Advisor at Innovative Payments & blockchain Strategic Advisor
On July 18, 2025, the much-anticipated GENIUSAct (S.1582) was signed into law by President Trump — a landmark federal framework for payment stablecoins in the U.S. Since then, I’ve seen many well-meaning voices — even from within the crypto and fintech space — assume that the law is now “live” or that states can already authorize GENIUS-compliant i...
20 July 2025 /regulation /crypto
Erica Andersen Marketing at smartR AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it's a present-day business imperative. While the buzz around AI's potential is deafening, a significant adoption gap persists, particularly for Small to Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs). But for many SMBs, this technological revolution feels more like a distant promise than a present
20 July 2025 /ai Artificial Intelligence and Financial Services
Naina Rajgopalan Content Head at Freo
The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a new wave of interest in presales, and this is where the foundation for future financial giants is being formed. Investors are looking not just for tokens but for projects with real technology, a well-thought-out economy, and an active community. Among them, Nexchain stands out as the best crypto to buy r...
20 July 2025 /crypto Cryptocurrency Insights
Sam Boboev Founder at Fintech Wrap Up
PayPal is one of the original giants of fintech – with over 430 million customer accounts across more than 200 markets – and it powers roughly a quarter of the world’s e-commerce transactions. Yet even a company of this scale must evolve. In 2025, under new CEO Alex Chriss, PayPal is revamping its core product stack to reignite growth and stay a...
20 July 2025 /payments
Goutham Bandapati Sr. Cloud and AI Architect at Microsoft
Introduction Generative AI (GenAI) is revolutionizing industries by enhancing digital capabilities and driving business value. However, the successful implementation of GenAI requires a structured approach, specialized expertise, and strategic guidance. This blog explores the key elements of establishing a Generative AI Center of Excellence (GenAI...
19 July 2025 /ai /startups Artificial Intelligence
Glenn Fratangelo Director of Product Marketing and Strategy at NICE Actimize
Elder financial exploitation is more than just a fraud issue — it’s a pressing public health and consumer protection challenge. As the population ages and digital channels become more prevalent, older adults are increasingly targeted by scammers and abusers, often with greater frequency and success. From romance scams to trusted caregivers abusing...
17 July 2025 /retail /crime
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