When it comes to fintech, there is no shortage of big bets on which new technologies will come to fruition and the levels of mass adoption. From talk of plastic cards going away to the end of cash, everyone is eager to anticipate the next big trend. But change takes time. Fintech is an exciting…
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2018 looks to be a good year for U.S. fintech companies, as banks plan to step up their investments. A study released in December found that 82% of U.S. commercial banks plan to increase fintech investment over the next three years; 86% of bank senior managers surveyed said they intend to boost fintech funding imminently.…
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Blockchain is a bigger opportunity for business transactions than consumer transactions, according to Mastercard president and CEO Ajay Banga, who is poring over the technology to build use cases for corporate users. “It’s early days so don’t expect it to be a switch that gets turned on tomorrow,” Banga said during Tuesday’s third-quarter earnings call.…
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