The issue of privacy remains fundamental in CBDC design. The AEI published a vision for a financial system with the coin as its cornerstone.
There is a treasure trove of data within a payments flow. By understanding payments analytics fintechs and banks can transform the user experience.
Mexican fintech Aplazo concluded its Series B funding round, securing $70 million, with an additional $45 million in new equity financing.
Adding another card to their deck of financial products, Apple has launched a high yield savings account that trumps the national average.
Findings from AI-powered tax-filing product april’s 2023 customer impact study suggest customers are receptive to a self-guided, mobile-first process.
The day after The Fed announced yet another (albeit smaller) rate hike, Arc launches a high yield account so startups can gain on idle cash.
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While VC funding is scarce, Arc is building on its alternative funding options, focused on early-stage startups looking to grow.
Argentina has lagged behind the region in new fintech trends such as Open Finance. 2023 could be the year for regulating crypto instead.
Argentine banks sued Mercado Libre for alleged dominant position in the market, while the fintech responded by dennouncing "cartelization".
Argentine payments fintech Pomelo secured $40 million in a Series B round led by Kaszek Ventures, taking total funding to over $100 million.