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Moving Beyond Strips and Chips: Aite Group’s Tiffani Montez Weighs in on the Future of Contactless Credit Cards

By: Matt Walker, 8/30/2019

In a Nutshell: In recent years, EMV chips in credit cards have replaced the familiar magnetic strips as the primary means of payment. And just as U.S. merchants and consumers have begun to settle into using chip cards, contactless cards are emerging as the next payment trend. We recently spoke with Tiffani Montez, of the Aite Group, about the future of contactless technology in the U.S. Montez is a Senior Analyst with the research and consulting firm and recently published the report,... read more »

SPLICE Software Recognized for Its In-Depth Communications Solutions for Every Step of the Financial Customer’s Life Cycle

By: Matt Walker, 8/14/2019

In a Nutshell: Providing quality customer service is an important component to virtually any company’s success, especially as consumers rush through their fast-paced lives. SPLICE Software understands this and offers innovative customer service solutions to business clients that reach customers on their own terms via the communication avenues they prefer. The company delivers its cloud-based solutions to the financial services industry as well as to retail, insurance, and health... read more »

XinFin: An Enterprise-Ready Hybrid Blockchain Platform That Delivers Secure and Efficient International Transactions

By: Adam West, 7/17/2019

In a Nutshell: Blockchain technology allows parties to transact seamlessly and securely anywhere in the world, but blockchain networks have had problems with reliability and performance that have slowed their mainstream adoption. XinFin aims to solve those issues with a hybrid architecture that combines the transparency of a public blockchain with the security of a private network. The platform’s consensus mechanism speeds the process of validating network transactions and delivers... read more »

BitBay Cryptocurrency Allows Coin Holders to Help Stabilize its Value through Voting and a Proprietary Dynamic Peg System

By: Adam West, 7/12/2019

In a Nutshell: One thing Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have in common is price volatility. Various stablecoins promote themselves as an antidote to that problem, but they typically involve extra expenses or security risks. BitBay has built a different solution based on dynamically controlling the supply of its $BAY coin with the consent of coin holders. When combined with BitBay's decentralized marketplace and efficient system for executing smart contracts, its dynamic peg system... read more »

3Commas: A Cryptocurrency Asset Management Platform that Helps Investors Learn, Share, and Profit in a Community Environment

By: Adam West, 6/28/2019

In a Nutshell: Cryptocurrency trading is gaining momentum and profitability, but without the ability to efficiently manage coins on multiple exchanges, the risks and time commitment can become daunting. 3Commas, a crypto asset management platform launched in 2017, makes the process easier for investors of all experience levels. The platform offers a unified view of all exchange assets and tools to create a balanced portfolio. 3Commas also has three subscription levels that provide... read more »

Amon Allows Consumers to Use Cryptocurrency in Everyday Transactions Through its AI-Enhanced Debit Card and Wallet Platform

By: Adam West, 6/21/2019

In a Nutshell: Cryptocurrency has many benefits, but one of its most significant drawbacks is limited acceptance in mainstream commerce. Amon set out to solve that problem by developing a wallet platform and debit card that automatically convert cryptocurrency to fiat, enabling fast and straightforward transactions with nearly any merchant. The platform’s integrated AI tracks cryptocurrency values in real time to help users make wise spending decisions. Cardholders also enjoy... read more »

MyBit: A Decentralized Investment Platform that Brings Transparency to Building Transaction-Based Products via Blockchain

By: Adam West, 6/14/2019

In a Nutshell: Tech investment opportunities have traditionally only been available through specialized funds managed by firms. But investor and crypto enthusiast Ian Worrall wanted to provide those opportunities to more people. So he founded MyBit, a decentralized investment ecosystem based on smart contracts and blockchain technology. MyBit enables direct and group investment in revenue-yielding IoT devices, while providing an exchange for buying, selling, and trading. Under its... read more »

Crypto.com Aims to Bring Cryptocurrency to the Mainstream Market Through Secure Mobile Solutions and Innovative Financial Service Products

By: Adam West, 6/12/2019

In a Nutshell: Cryptocurrency is poised to change the modern marketplace, just like ecommerce did before it. But it needs to achieve mainstream adoption before it can reach its full potential. Crypto.com encourages that widespread acceptance through its set of financial services products, including the MCO Visa Card, which allows cardholders to use cryptocurrency in daily transactions. The company’s suite of products — including a wallet, loan tool, and investment app — is... read more »

Sharetribe Enables Entrepreneurs to Easily Create Online Marketplaces to Rent or Sell Products, Services, or Spaces with Integrations for Stripe and PayPal

By: Matt Walker, 6/6/2019

In a Nutshell: Sharetribe enables entrepreneurs and businesses to join the growing crowdsourced services industry by helping them launch their own online marketplaces. With Sharetribe Go’s plug-and-play platform, there’s no need to hire expensive developers to build an online store from scratch. For established businesses that need more customization or a personalized frontend, Sharetribe Flex offers options for nearly any marketplace scenario. The company maintains industry... read more »

With Its Crowdfunding ICO Platform, Starbase Helps Projects Garner Support by Connecting Them to Large Communities

By: Matt Walker, 5/22/2019

In a Nutshell: Entrepreneurs who have in the past looked to venture capitalists or traditional crowdfunding, such as Kickstarter, to raise capital can now tap into new funding avenues via initial coin offerings (ICOs). Starbase helps to facilitate the ICO process for projects by lowering the barriers to entry into the relatively new funding space. The company also implements strict know your customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) policies to minimize risks for investors.... read more »

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