AI, stablecoins and programmable trust are redefining fintech

AI, stablecoins and programmable trust are redefining fintech

Alex Lazarow of Fluent Ventures paints a picture of an industry undergoing a fundamental shift beyond the usual cycle of new products or distribution models.

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Why trusted data makes ethical AI possible

Why trusted data makes ethical AI possible

Tom Mallon of Fintech Sandbox explains why clean, trusted data is the foundation of ethical and scalable AI.

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Building standards that match fintech’s speed

Building standards that match fintech’s speed

As fintech races ahead, standards are emerging as the key to balancing safety and growth, writes Sima Gandhi, co-founder of the Coalition for Financial Ecosystem Standards.

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More than just ‘fast cash’: The real-world impact of earned wage access

More than just ‘fast cash’: The real-world impact of earned wage access

Economist Jonathan Davis of the University of Oregon examines how earned wage access boosts earnings and reduces reliance on debt.

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Bringing a global lens to fintech investing

Bringing a global lens to fintech investing

Investor, author, and FR contributor Alex Lazarow sat down with The FR to share more about Fluent Ventures' investment approach.

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Managing regulatory and compliance standards in a shifting political climate

Managing regulatory and compliance standards in a shifting political climate

Mandy Cooper, head of payments risk management at First International Bank & Trust, outlines strategies for navigating a changing regulatory landscape.

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Managing volatility can be a competitive advantage for CFOs

Managing volatility can be a competitive advantage for CFOs

Jeremy Almond, co-founder and CEO of Paystand, explores how visionary leaders can turn today’s economic uncertainty into an opportunity for a competitive edge.

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Raising VC for fintechs in 2025

Raising VC for fintechs in 2025

VC Tiffine Wang looks at the current fundraising environment for fintechs: the bar is higher and investors are more selective.

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Modernizing the cash supply chain

Modernizing the cash supply chain

Martin Bauer of Giesecke+Devrient explores how AI and digital tools are reshaping cash logistics operations.

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How fintechs and banks can thrive in a new regulatory era

How fintechs and banks can thrive in a new regulatory era

Laura Kornhauser, co-founder and CEO of Stratyfy, offers insights on how financial institutions can thrive in a new regulatory era.

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Fintech Meetup 2025: Key trends shaping the industry

Fintech Meetup 2025: Key trends shaping the industry

VC Alex Lazarow shares his insights on Fintech Meetup 2025.

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Innovation through a fresh regulatory approach

Innovation through a fresh regulatory approach

SaaS entrepreneur, investor and advisor Carey Ransom explores how a new U.S. administration could promote innovation through a fresh regulatory approach.

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Cannabis banking regulation in 2024

Cannabis banking regulation in 2024

Green Check Verified as well as Merchants and Marine Bank offer their take on the future of cannabis banking regulation.

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Interpretability versus explainability in AI-driven lending

Interpretability versus explainability in AI-driven lending

Onsite at Fintech Meetup, The FR met with Deniz A. Johnson, COO of Stratyfy.

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On regtech and BaaS enforcement actions with Castellum.ai

On regtech and BaaS enforcement actions with Castellum.ai

Onsite at Fintech Meetup, The FR met with Peter Piatesky, Co-Founder and CEO of Castellum.ai.

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