Oracle of Delphi: Ancient text carved in stone at the sacred archaeological site at Delphi, Greece getty Over the past 18 months, decentralized finance (defi) has become a thriving alternative to the legacy banking system – an open, trustless sector whose near $200bn valuation rivals the GDP of many nation states. If ranked on this… More
Indonesia will be a key battleground for Southeast Asian tech platforms and digital banks. getty Much of the digital banking conversation in Asia thus far has centered on Hong Kong and Singapore. They have been the most proactive in the region about establishing digital banks and their importance as financial centers means that neobanks in… More
The SEC approved NYSE initiative to allow for primary direct listings        Photo by: STRF/STAR MAX/IPx 2020 12/7/20 The New York Stock Exchange gets into the holiday spirit … [+] with Christmas lights and decorations. Wall Street looks to finish off a strong year with record highs. STRF/STAR MAX/IPx One thing is clear: Bill Gurley is surely… More
Apple CEO Tim Cook (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Getty Images OBSERVATIONS FROM THE FINTECH SNARK TANK Without any fanfare, Apple has launched a web portal to take applications for its credit card, the Apple Card. Prospective cardholders can use the site to determine if they’ll be approved (with no impact to their credit score)… More
If all goes as planned the New York Stock Exchange could soon be listing $350 million worth of … [+] securities for a public company launched by RIbbit Capital’s founder, one of the earliest investors in bitcoin. Getty Images The founder of early bitcoin venture capital firm Ribbit Capital has filed for a massive $350… More
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