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Why Brex needed a 3.0 moment — and how the new operating model is less about code and more about vision

Tearsheet

The decision triggered some backlash, with early customers feeling abandoned, and negative press following suit, as critics questioned the shift away from the firms original customer base. Brex later clarified that it is retaining clients with any form of institutional backing, whether from accelerator programs, angel investors, Web 3.0

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The Invisible Engine of Social Commerce? Fintech's Role in the Creator-Led Revolution - Interview with Kyrillos Akritidis

Fintech Weekly

They might wait days to receive their money, and when it finally comes to their account, they must explain to the traditional bank the origin of this income. W-2 form to confirm the income’s origin. But then they realise they’re losing nearly half to platform fees, payout delays, and banking friction.

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Teranode Realises the Potential of Blockchain Technology

The Fintech Times

Blockchain, heralded for its potential to transform industries, is currently undergoing a divergence from its original vision, marked by a prioritisation of speculative interests over core principles like scalability and decentralisation. million TPS, dwarfing the current capacity of both Visa and Mastercard combined.

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Flexible by Design: What Differentiates a Successful Payment Software Platform

Fintech News

Traditional methods coexist with Open Banking and Web 3.0, Over time, the product may deviate significantly from its original form, containing as little as 10% of its initial offering. fostering intense competition. This enhances their competitiveness through tailored solutions for unique niches.

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Meet the 18 Finalists for the 2024 Global Fintech Hackcelerator

Fintech News

DigiChain Innovations (Australia) DigiChain Innovations is a full-fledged web 2.0 The platform integrates all aspects of the farmer’s financial journey, including onboarding, KYC verification, loan origination, product purchasing, and repayment within a single digital marketplace.

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Fintech, Tech and Crypto Media Sector Shows Resilience with Notable Strategic Acquisitions and Funding Rounds in 2023

Fintech News

CoinDesk’s key businesses include CoinDesk Media, which delivers news stories on the crypto and blockchain industry; CoinDesk Events, which gathers the global crypto, blockchain and Web 3.0

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