Online lender Biz2X says it has partnered with Watermelon Ecosystem. The platform provides services for restaurateurs and other F&B entrepreneurs in the …
FDIC bank-fintech recordkeeping rule leaves questions unanswered
The new rules on custodial account records could address the widening issues that the Synapse bankruptcy caused in the fintech world, but could make relationships between banks and fintech partners …
UAE: BKN301 Group and Damen launch new NFC payment feature
The latest app enhancement comes at a time when the fintech market in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region is rapidly growing, and is poised to reach a valuation of $47.68bln by 2029 …
Peril and privilege: gay expat nightlife in Dubai
That is the question that LSE’s Dr Centner and his co-author Harvard’s Manoel Pereira Neto explore in their groundbreaking research into Dubai’s expatriate gay men’s nightlife. But it was not an easy …
Meet the Chief Technology officers of Nigeria’s leading Fintechs
As Nigeria’s fintech sector experiences remarkable growth, the role of Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) has never been more crucial. By …
2 No-Brainer Fintech Stocks to Buy With $200 Right Now
Fintech stocks combine the best of the financial sector with the rapid growth rates of tech startups. Two fintech stocks in particular look very attractive right now. But one company in particular …
Fintech Product Management: Leading the Development of Financial Technologies
The financial technology (fintech) industry is fast changing, disrupting traditional banking and financial services. This growth has increased the demand for effective fintech product management—a …
ECB’s Lagarde predicts inflation to hit 2% target next year
ECB President Christine Lagarde praised the “remarkable” unwinding of inflation with minimal job losses, projecting inflation to hit target by 2025. However, she warned that significant uncertainties …
F.D.I.C. Says Banks Need to Keep a Record of Their Fintech Customers
Customers often do not know which bank has their money. Banks are under no obligation to keep track of the identity of fintech customers. The federal bank regulator’s proposal would require the …
Joseph Pizzolato
Joseph is an Investor at Felix Capital with 10+ years of experience across Europe, the US and APAC. He focuses on Web3 and Fintech, having invested in companies such as Ledger, Wise, Sorare, …
Joseph Pizzolato
Joseph is an Investor at Felix Capital with 10+ years of experience across Europe, the US and APAC. He focuses on Web3 and Fintech, having invested in companies such as Ledger, Wise, Sorare, …
FiX25 Returns to Help Catalyze Global Fintech Innovation in the Caribbean
The international Fintech Islands Experience (FiX) returns to the Caribbean for its third successive year, from January 22-24, 2025, focusing on three core pillars, as it seeks to fulfil its mission …
The financial inclusion dilemma: Are we oversimplifying a complex problem?
At this year’s Fintech for Inclusion Global Summit, hosted by Accion in London last week, I found myself caught between two opposing forces: the polished, well-intentioned rhetoric of financial …
FiX25 Returns to Help Catalyze Global Fintech Innovation in the Caribbean
The international Fintech Islands Experience (FiX) returns to the Caribbean for its third successive year, from January 22-24, 2025, focusing on three core pillars, as it seeks to fulfil its mission …
ACI Worldwide: Up Over 100% In The Last Year But Still Undervalued
ACI is a buy with a mature business model, expanding margins, and undervaluation compared to peers, offering potential for long-term outperformance. Read more here.
AI in Bahrain: Integrating AI Into Economic Visions, National Security and a Growing Workforce
In the Middle East, a race is underway as countries across the region work to establish themselves as leaders in this burgeoning technological frontier. One country well-positioned for the AI race: …
Astra Tech unveils ‘Send Now, Pay Later’ service via Botim in UAE
IBS Intelligence (IBSi) is the world’s only pure-play Financial Technology focused research, advisory, and fintech news analysis firm, with a 30-year track record and clients globally. We take pride …