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Opinions Sep 25, 2026

Banks Spent a Decade Building Apps. Now the Fight for the Customer Is Back in the Text Inbox.

RCS is turning the humble text message into a verified, app-like channel — and banks are being pushed back into an inbox they t...

Opinions Mar 20, 2026

The Treasury Secretary Who Sets Stablecoin Rules Just Put Trump's Face on a Gold Coin

Treasury Secretary Bessent invoked rare statutory authority to bypass a federal legal prohibition and approve a 24-karat gold c...

Opinions May 4, 2025

When Saying “That’s Not True” Isn’t Enough - FTW Sunday Editorial

When companies are forced to publicly deny viral claims, the damage often goes beyond reputation. Here’s why a simple “that’s f...

Opinions Apr 6, 2025

Tariffs and FinTech: What Trump’s Move Might Really Cost Us - FTW Sunday Editorial

Trump’s new tariffs may stall fintech growth, delay IPOs, and drive inflation—raising questions about who really benefits, and ...

Opinions Feb 16, 2025

The Geopolitical AI War: How We Got Here - FTW Sunday Editorial

The AI War isn’t coming—it’s already here. As the U.S., China, and the EU battle for dominance in artificial intelligence, hist...

Opinions Feb 9, 2025

The DOGE Experiment: A Fintech Disruption or a National Risk? - FTW Sunday Editorial

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is reshaping federal finance, blending fintech innovation with public policy. Wh...

Opinions Apr 15, 2023

The Importance of Finance: Why Finance Is Important To Live – And Understand the World

The importance of finance is more considered (sadly) in times of crises than in times of “peace”.

Opinions Mar 25, 2023

Fed Raises Interest Rates (Again) – What’s Next?

Fed raises interest rates for the ninth time in a row. What this means for the global economy and the fintech industry. FOMC Ma...

Opinions Aug 17, 2022

Partnership with SOFORT - Interview with Lena Hackelöer from Brite Payments

Interview with Lena Hackelöer, CEO and founder of Brite Payments, about the future of Brite - also after the partnership with S...

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