The Week in Digital Wealth (10/12/21)
The pipeline for fintech IPOs and SPAC deals continues to fill in Q4. Legacy tech companies are increasingly looking to blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. Cannabis bankers are helping the industry to become legitimate in the eyes of financial institutions.
The Week in Digital Wealth (10/5/21)
An explosion is happening in fintech. The BNPL craze appears to be here to stay. RIAs can no longer ignore client demand for crypto, a crypto trading hamster is outperforming everybody and central bankers are forging ahead with CBDCs.
The Week in Digital Wealth (9/28/21)
Fintech companies are increasingly targeting trading, one startup is shortening its workweek, and a bitcoin ETF could finally be on the horizon. In addition, the IPO pipeline is full but is facing regulatory delays though investor demand appears to be robust.
The Week in Digital Wealth (9/21/21)
Financial institutions continue to target fintechs on their radar, but one global investment bank is getting the wrong kind of attention for its upcoming deal. Companies are trying to differentiate themselves in the buy now pay later pool. The deal pipeline is filling with M&A, SPACs and IPOs, and crypto trading is all the rage.
The Week in Digital Wealth (9/14/21)
Seasons change and so does the fintech landscape. Since our last update, one major cryptocurrency exchange is calling out the SEC, Europe does not want to get left behind on digital currencies, investors have some remorse over buy now pay later, and SPACs are still popular.
The Summer in Digital Wealth (9/8/21)
After a blockbuster summer in the fintech and digital wealth space, we thought it would be a good opportunity to do a highlight reel of some of the most memorable developments. For those who prefer to look ahead instead of the rear-view window, Christmas is just 108 days away and counting!
The Week in Digital Wealth (8/31/21)
The buy now pay later niche is becoming a phenomenon after attracting e-commerce giant Amazon, with ripple effects being felt all the way to Japan. The M&A pipeline is growing stronger as the final quarter of the year approaches, and the blockchain is getting greater validation. Let’s dive in.
The Week in Digital Wealth (8/25/21)
Activist hedge funds have fintech companies on their radar now that the space is making waves. Even though the summer is winding down, legacy banks are feeling the heat as the pipeline for fintech M&A and IPOs continues to grow. Coinbase is going across the pond on crypto. Google Pay is suffering some defections, Austin is a hotbed for tech talent and remote work is all the rage.
The Week in Digital Wealth (8/17/21)
Despite the chaos in the world lately, the financial markets continue to turn. Global fintechs are exploring the U.S. markets for multi-billion-dollar public listings, including more potential SPACs. Just because a company looks like a fintech doesn’t mean it is one. Demand for bitcoin and Ethereum is only growing stronger, and crypto payments have made their way to Android. Let’s dive in.
The Week in Digital Wealth (8/10/21)
With a combined market cap of $1.8 trillion, the cryptocurrency industry has gotten too big for lawmakers to ignore. But politicians are missing the forest for the trees with their hastily written legislation. Fintech startup Circle is looking to join the ranks as a digital currency bank. Meanwhile, since last week’s Square/Afterpay deal, Buy Now Pay Later startups are looking increasingly attractive. SPACs are still a trend and more. Let’s dive in!