Future of Money Essentials

General News

Fintech and crypto currencies have created so much disruption in the banking and finance arena, that it’s virtually unrecognisable from 10 years ago. The Future of Money Essentials Master Topic picks up all of the news and links from trusted experts, with 5 additional Deep Dive topics to offer additional insight.

Top news of the week: 22.04.2021.

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General News

@cgledhill shared
On Apr 19, 2021
RT @rshevlin: The Coming Bank-#Bitcoin Boom: Americans Want #Cryptocurrency From Their Banks https://t.co/5cTDwKPuC6 @JimMarous @BrettKing @cgledhill @efipm @SpirosMargaris @sytaylor @Clagett @Visible_Banking @helene_wpli @psb_dc @leimer @sallyeaves
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The Coming Bank-Bitcoin Boom: Americans Want Cryptocurrency From Their Banks

The Coming Bank-Bitcoin Boom: Americans Want Cryptocurrency From Their Banks

Banks have to own up to the realization that investing in cryptocurrencies is becoming mainstream. Refusing to play the game is a bad business decision.

@FTCInnovate shared
On Apr 22, 2021
RT @FINTECHCircle: ⚖️ @gerrish_legal is a digital boutique law #startup, challenging the traditional #law firm model. We spoke to Charlotte Gerrish, Founding Lawyer, to find out more about their work. Check out this week's #StartupFocus 👉 https://t.co/07btMPxfp3 #legaltech #LTI21 #lawtech https://t.co/qaP2oZFs8g
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Startup Focus: Gerrish Legal

Startup Focus: Gerrish Legal

Date: 21 April 2021 Author: FINTECH Circle This week’s Startup Focus is shining a spotlight on Charlotte Gerrish, the Founder of Gerrish Legal, a digital boutique law firm specialising in ...

@Chris_Skinner shared
On Apr 21, 2021
In 1990 China’s GDP represented less than 2% of the global total. By 2019 its share had jumped to nearly 19%. https://t.co/EwQxLMlSl1
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China’s New Innovation Advantage

China’s New Innovation Advantage

China is achieving a new level of global competitiveness, thanks to its hyper-adaptive population.

@pascalbouvier shared
On Apr 17, 2021
well balanced. worth the read. read it twice actually. https://t.co/FpMLt7XHHn
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Bitcoin, money and the planet

Bitcoin, money and the planet

I want to start with a story about a new, exciting form of money. It is a financial technology which promised to change the world, making it easier for people to transact with each other. ...

@FintechBot shared
On Apr 21, 2021
Blockchain startup Digital Asset nabs $120M to knock down data silos https://t.co/q2rAUDdbLN by VentureBeat 2021-04-21 12:00:33
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Blockchain startup Digital Asset nabs $120M to knock down data silos

Blockchain startup Digital Asset nabs $120M to knock down data silos

Digital Asset, a company developing tools to enable enterprises to take advantage of digital ledgers, has raised $120 million.

@EmpireStartups shared
On Apr 17, 2021
RT @bostoncpafirm: We analyzed @EmpireStartups' end-of-year report studying the #fintech world in 2020. Take a look at some of the striking statistics that highlight the sector’s growth and help predict its future. Read more: https://t.co/QsKUoL0Ql3 #WolfFintechFriday
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Fintech Trends 2020: A Year in Review

Fintech Trends 2020: A Year in Review

We’ve analyzed the most striking statistics from 2020 that highlight growth in fintech and can help predict the future of fintech.

@RAlexJimenez shared
On Apr 17, 2021
RT @albertogaruccio: At Congressional hearing, panelists question why crypto and fintech firms need bank licenses - The Block Crypto https://t.co/f43mdmUsX7 #fintech #Insurtech #banking #innovation #payment @UrsBolt @Xbond49 @JimMarous @kunalpatel085 @RalexJimenez @cgledhill @NeiraOsci @richardtur…
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At Congressional hearing, panelists question why crypto and fintech firms need bank licenses

At Congressional hearing, panelists question why crypto and fintech firms need bank licenses

This may be the first of many hearings on the topic of fintech and bank licensing, according to Rep. Ed Perlmutter.

@FintechBot shared
On Apr 16, 2021
Why Traditional Banks are Embracing DeFi to Catch Challenger Banks https://t.co/DTnrAyq3e5 by @thefintechtimes 2021-04-16 09:00:38
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Why Traditional Banks are Embracing DeFi to Catch Challenger Banks

Why Traditional Banks are Embracing DeFi to Catch Challenger Banks

There’s much to do before DeFi adoption becomes the norm in finance; challenges in security and regulation are the biggest stumbling blocks.