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More Users Are Coming to Crypto, Here’s How To Not Screw It Up
Empire Startups contributor Alice Nawfal shares how the ‘tipping point’ is more in our hands than we think.
Getting to the “Top of the Wallet” Part II
Saira Rahman, VP of New Investor Initiatives at Fundrise, brings financial literacy into the question of how products earn ‘top-of-wallet’ status.
Navigating the Solo-Founder Storm
Carmelle Cadet, Founder & CEO of EMTECH, gets personal when detailing her journey toward building for resilience.
Who Will Win the AI Race?
Sasha Orloff, Co-Founder & CEO of Puzzle, explores AI’s influence and who’s primed to succeed when navigating the landscape.
ESG: Unmasking the Illusion of Caring
Amy Nauiokas, Founder and CEO of Anthemis, suggests a call for genuine action amidst the noise of self-interest.
INDUSTRY NEWS
Visa and Mastercard agree $30bn settlement over US transaction fees
The deal, announced on Tuesday, will require the payments companies to lower the so-called swipe fees they charge sellers over the next five years.
Millions of older adults with student debt are at risk of losing some Social Security benefits, lawmakers warn
The U.S. government has extraordinary collection powers on federal debts and it can seize borrowers’ tax refunds, wages and retirement benefits.
Chime Plans to Launch IPO in US in 2025
The FinTech company aims to do so in the United States but has not yet engaged banks for the IPO, Bloomberg reported Friday (March 22), citing unnamed sources
15 Months After FTX, Trust In Web3 Technology Has Never Been Stronger
How did the digital assets markets make such a rapid turnaround in under two years?
Stax Payments founders launch business credit decisioning platform Worth AI
The Florida-based start-up consolidates these data points to provide creditors with a single business credit score, called a WorthScore, which it claims can be produced by the platform “in minutes”.
NY FINTECH WEEK 2024
Scaling & Fundraising for your FinTech Company in 2024
Come join your fellow Series A & B FinTech leaders...
Financial Wellness Pitch Day
The Financial Wellness Pitch Day features the latest innovations for...
Fintech Is Femme Leadership Summit
After 4 SOLD OUT Fintech Is Femme live events, Nicole...
A Bridge between Two Countries: 2024 Predictions for FinTech Across the U.S. and U.K.
Join us for a stimulating discussion of fintech in the...
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April.08
Financial Wellness Pitch Day
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April.09
AgeTech Collaborative Roundtable
AgeTech aren’t solutions solely for older adults. It features the...
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April.09
NY FinTech Week Opening Boat Party
Set sail into the future of FinTech at the Opening...
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YOUR BOSS ASKED YOU FOR A LIST OF TOP FINTECH CONFERENCES? DONE!
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PODCASTS
What’s one of the easiest ways to stay up on FinTech trends? Here’s a short list of a few of close friends of Empire who just happen to have podcasts.
FinTech Family Hour
Kansas City
FinTech Family Hour is a broad look at the world of fintech. Building the future of financial services requires deep understanding of both technology and finance. We will explore the stories at the intersection of finance and technology from the perspectives of Founders, Investors, and Incumbents.
Don’t miss Zach on stage at the Empire FinTech Conference.
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Are You Human #2 with Eli Wachs & Kristen Anderson
8 months ago
FinTech Takes
Bozeman
As creator of the Fintech Takes newsletter, podcast host, and self-confessed Fintech nerd, Alex dives deep with his fellow nerds into innovative business models, emerging players, and the upcoming trends that matter. Each week you’ll hear expert analysis between Alex and his guest: a Fintech operator actively working in the field.