Tom Groenfeldt

APRIL 16, 2025

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The Finance Weekly

AUGUST 28, 2022

For the first time ever, Microsoft Excel based NFTs are going on sale. These Excel NFTs are unique not only because they are the first of its kind, but also because their goal has nothing to do with making a profit. The NFTs were commissioned by , Datarails , a financial planning platform that knows a thing or two about Excel.

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FICO

AUGUST 4, 2021

In part 1 of this blog series my colleague defined NFTs or Non-Fungible Tokens. It is well known that dealing in art can be a vehicle for money laundering and terrorist finance. I think NFTs are even better for illicit purposes than traditional art, simply because the hurdles are lower.

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Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Wert , the payment solution provider enabling fiat payments in Web3, today announced their partnership with Avata , an InsurTech service provider and expert in digital asset insurance solutions, to offer customers first-of-its-kind protection for consumers purchasing NFTs on platforms leveraging Wert’s checkout solution.

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The Paypers

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

A Spanish publication has reported on the Spanish Ministry of Finance ’s plans to target cryptocurrencies and NFTs with a new tax reform.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 22, 2024

At its core, Web3 employs blockchains, cryptocurrencies, and NFTs to return ownership to users. Much of the t alk around blockchain and cryptocurrency use in the financial world revolves around the concept of decentralised finance, or DeFi, as commonly referred to. Will it become the very thing that they are trying to overcome?

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The Fintech Times

JUNE 25, 2024

Solana is a blockchain built for mass adoption, utilised for a range of use cases including finance, NFTs, payments, and gaming. Users can now perform tasks like buying NFTs , tipping creators and staking assets without navigating away from their current platform. Solana blinks turns any Action into a shareable link.

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CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Meanwhile, non-fungible tokens ( NFTs ) are making strides toward becoming mainstream. But blockchain’s potential extends well beyond crypto and NFTs. Decentralized finance (DeFi), or the availability of financial products on a public blockchain without intermediaries, could disrupt the global financial system. First name.

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The Fintech Times

JUNE 11, 2024

At the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan next year, the XRP Ledger will be used for issuing official Expo NFTs for millions of attendees. XRPL grants Announced in May 2024, Wave 7 of the XRPL Grants programme saw Japan- and Korea-based projects, VWBL and Moai Finance , being awarded funding to continue building and scaling on the XRP Ledger.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 10, 2025

Bridging DeFi and traditional finance The launch aligns with Tectums broader vision of bridging traditional finance with decentralised solutions, a mission already underway with Tectum 4.0s Additionally, go-to-market support is included, covering ICO/IDO planning, whitelist onboarding, and investor KYC.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The partnership will also extend to support Alchemy Pay’s NFT Checkout, broadening access to NFTs for more consumers. economy is aligned with Worldpay’s role in bridging the gap between traditional and digital finance. Alchemy Pay’s mission to promote global adoption of digital assets by connecting fiat to the Web 3.0

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Global Fintech & Digital Assets

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In its second action involving NFTs, the SEC targets an offering tied to fundraising and promises of future value. million worth of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). million worth of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). This second action may signal a meaningful escalation in the area of NFTs. By Ghaith Mahmood , Nima H.

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CB Insights

APRIL 13, 2022

Furthermore, in-world items or land are traded as NFTs, which act as decentralized proof-of-ownership certificates for digital assets. . Despite the surge of interest around crypto and NFTs, startups and companies entering this space will likely only serve a small part of the metaverse — the decentralized metaverse. lab-to-table.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In 2024, the focus will be put on execution and streamlining the workflows of the entire finance organization. Finance leaders will seek products that consolidate and ease their day to day work, and in turn, enable, the office of the CFO to adopt a more strategic role within the organization.

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Fintech Review

JULY 23, 2024

Singapore, Singapore, July 23rd, 2024, Chainwire A groundbreaking moment in decentralized finance (DeFi) is here as Magnify Cash unveils its state-of-the-art DeFi protocol and announces the upcoming Fair Launch of its native token, $MAG. Robust Security and Compliance Guardian Protocol Audit : Ensuring top-notch security.

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The Payments Association

JANUARY 31, 2025

As crypto reshapes finance, the FATF’s Travel Rule struggles to keep pacecan global regulators close the gap on illicit transactions? Speed of innovation : The crypto space evolves far faster than traditional finance, with new technologies and models (e.g., NFTs, layer-2 scaling solutions, and DAOs) constantly emerging.

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Fintech News

APRIL 8, 2024

Money20/20, a prominent fintech show, will be holding its first Thai edition in Bangkok this year, coming to the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center from April 23 to 25, 2024 for a multiple event centered around the future of finance. Virtualization, heralding the future of finance, will take center stage.

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Fintech News

APRIL 23, 2024

Finally, you could be an ambitious fintech with an adaptable embedded finance solution, foreseeing the need for quick modifications or branching into new business areas. So how do payment software vendors distinguish themselves in terms of flexibility?

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 15, 2024

Keynote speeches on sectors such as healthcare, finance, retail, oil and gas will show the new possibilities as a result of AI. Evolution of the digital ecosystem, data protection, blockchain in finance, gaming, metaverse and NFTs are some of the topics that will be discussed at the Global Blockchain Show.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 9, 2024

The application of AI and ML extends beyond customer service; it also plays a pivotal role in detecting and preventing fraud — a critical concern in the digital finance realm. In contrast to recent tech fads like NFTs and the metaverse, the focus on AI and ML is well-justified. billion by 2027. billion by 2027.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 28, 2024

Seeds Capital (Singapore) Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Singapore, Seeds Capital is the investment arm of Enterprise Singapore, a government agency supporting enterprise development and growth. Peak XV Partners boasts a robust fintech portfolio, encompassing over 50 startups, with eight headquartered in Singapore.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The event will cover a broad spectrum of topics including blockchain technology, cryptocurrency exchanges, digital tokens, decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), crypto mining, gaming finance (gamefi), online payment solutions, investment opportunities, and the broader fintech industry.

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Fintech Review

MAY 1, 2025

Open Finance and Data Privacy : Open banking initiatives are expanding into open finance, requiring fintechs to securely manage and share user data. Stablecoins, NFTs, and decentralised finance (DeFi) are coming under closer supervision, especially regarding AML and investor protection.

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FICO

JANUARY 19, 2022

From TBML to BNPL to NFTs, 2021 found fraud and financial crime professionals dealing with a plethora of new challenges and criminal schemes. Trade-based money laundering (TBML) is a growing risk, as seemingly legitimate transactions are exploited by criminal groups to launder funds and finance terrorist activity. Here are excerpts.

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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In this article, finance commentator Igor Pejic, an expert on tech-driven shifts in banking and finance, delves into the specific actions and strategies employed by these tech giants that are causing ripples in the financial industry. No need any more to log into your Barclays or HSBC app to check if your salary has arrived.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Measures will be taken to use blockchain technology in a variety of uses such as tourism, healthcare, housing and trade with a fund of approximately $142 million or one billion yuan to finance blockchain firms. The community also rolled out a “Secure, Sharing, Compliance+” action plan.

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Fintech News

JUNE 10, 2024

Finance and Venture Capital Category (24) Aleena Nadeem, 29, Founder and CEO, EduFi, Pakistan Aleena Nadeem is the founder and CEO of EduFi, a Pakistani startup that aims to make higher education more accessible to students. She also played a role in the initial public offering (IPO) of Lyft and Auto1.

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The Fintech Times

JUNE 3, 2024

Our collective work, which includes joining the Mastercard Crypto Credential ecosystem as well as launching the Foxbit Card, aligns perfectly with our mission to expand the usability and accessibility of cryptocurrencies, offering our customers more ways to manage and make the most of their digital finances.”

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Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Through the partnership with Worldpay, Alchemy Pay aims to significantly enhance its global presence by reducing the barriers associated with buying and selling cryptocurrencies and NFTs. The post Alchemy Pay Joins Force with Worldpay from FIS to Provide Leading Checkout Experience appeared first on Fintech Finance. at Worldpay.

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Fintech Review

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Expanding Ecosystem and Technological Advancements WhiteBIT has also made strategic advancements in blockchain technology, unveiling its rebranded blockchain, Whitechain, which has already processed 50 million transactions and facilitated 25,000 NFTs.

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Segpay

MAY 5, 2025

UK Finance estimates that digital assets could represent as much as 10% of global capital markets by 2030 , equivalent to a value of $4-5 trillion. The government has expressed its commitment to support innovation in blockchain, crypto, and tokenized finance. Crypto Innovation : Using new technologies within traditional finance.

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Fintech Labs Insights

APRIL 28, 2022

Note: This is a followup to my first web3 post discussing social tokens (the fungible kind) as well at NFTs. . I recently won an NFT in a raffle promoting a new conference, brilliantly named CEX ( Creator Economy Expo ) by Joe Pulizzi. He calls the NFT, a never-ending ticket, which pretty much explains the primary benefit.

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Fintech Review

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The newly integrated parachains include Moonbeam , which specializes in smart contracts and cross-chain DeFi; Acala , known as Polkadot’s hub for decentralized finance; Phala , which focuses on privacy-first DePIN and AI solutions; and Mythos , a protocol bringing AAA decentralized gaming and hugely popular franchises to Polkadot.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 22, 2024

For Danny Chong , co-founder of Tranchess , the yield-enhancing asset tracker, the innovations enabling the convergence between the old ways of finance and the new are the ones to take the most notice of. “There’s clear utility and importantly, payments are a critical entry point to many other financial use cases.

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Fintech Review

AUGUST 29, 2024

The program suits the needs of finance and investment websites, publishers, content creators with qualifying websites, trading software, mobile apps, WhiteBIT customers with an extensive network of traders, etc.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 18, 2024

The wallet’s journey of innovation and growth was further propelled by a $15million Series A financing round led by Dragonfly. Users can effortlessly manage assets, trade tokens, engage with NFTs, and explore DApps. This milestone was followed by a significant acquisition in 2023 by Bitget at a valuation of $300million.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 24, 2024

Additional measures include prohibiting trading incentives and credit card payments, demanding a thorough assessment of customers’ risk awareness and net worth, and restricting financing or leverage offerings. These entities comprise 11 Major Payment Institution licensees and two Standard Payment Institution licensees.

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