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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.  

Recently, Adam Lowe launched Arculus, a cold-storage crypto-currency wallet which features patented three-factor NFC authentication to remove the friction that comes with every day crypto transactions.

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!  

Bitcoin ETF just rushed over to door number two. Yells of "let me in" are getting very loud. So what's behind door number two? Bitcoin futures. Recently the SEC dropped hints they MAY be receptive to ETFs that will trade in bitcoin futures rather than the cryptocurrency itself. Thus the stampede and excitement got all the management firm's juices flowing.

This week we have some really interesting and diverse deals to review in our Top 5 VC Deals in Digital Wealth column - across multiple sectors and on 3 continents. And even though it's the dead of summer (though in Montana we're already moving straight into fall), there is still some big money moving around in the VC sector for fintech and digital wealth.

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.

This week we hear that bitcoin could be considered a “once in a species” phenomenon, learn about the vital role CRMs play in compliance and chat with wealthtech phenom Aaron Schumm of Vestwell plus more!

We've given up acting surprised when every deal each week continues to be over $100M in VC funding, and this week is no different. What I loved seeing is that the US was back in the driver's seat for the top deals internationally in financial technology.

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 dog days of summer are winding down, but the wealthtech market segment is just starting to heat up. Let’s dive in and visit news in the sector for the week of 8/10/21.