Disruption Definition

Disruptive technologies try to replace existing technologies or products by innovation. This has happened in the past quite often. Digital Cameras have mostly replaced analogue cameras or due to music streaming CDs are unnecessary by now. Fintechs try to replace banks (at least partly) with their innovative products and services.

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The blossoming relationship between PE investors and FinTech start-ups

James Cross, Pamela Bird

Private Equity (PE) houses completed a record number of investments in FinTech portfolio companies in 2015 according to Pitchbook, marking... Full Article

Addressing Threat Prioritization Challenges Within the Financial Payments Industry

Christopher Strand, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer at Cybersixgill

At the recent Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) Community Meetings in North America and Europe, the premiere... Full Article

Trump Establishes Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in Landmark Executive Order

Rosalia Mazza

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order creating a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, positioning the U.S. as a key player... Full Article

PayPal to Expand PYUSD Stablecoin to Stellar for Faster, Cheaper Global Payments

Rosalia Mazza

PayPal plans to launch PYUSD on the Stellar blockchain, expanding its stablecoin's utility for real-world payments, remittances, and financing—pending regulatory... Full Article

Coinbase and AmEx Launch Bitcoin Rewards Credit Card for U.S. Subscribers

Rosalia Mazza

Coinbase and American Express unveil a bitcoin rewards credit card for Coinbase One subscribers, offering up to 4% back on... Full Article

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