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Instant is Coming, but with a Catch
Shamir Karkal, Co-founder and CSO of Sila, dives deep into the real divide between FedNow and Real-Time Payments.
Striking a Balance in Venture Capital
Amy Nauiokas, Founder and CEO of Anthemis, explains why the future of venture capital is one that needs to be hybrid.
A Roadmap for Speed and Safety within FinTech
Chris Dean, Co-founder and CEO of Treasury Prime, paves a roadmap for FinTech when it comes to scaling quickly and safely.
The Pursuit of Becoming ‘Top of Wallet’
Saira Rahman, VP of New Investor Initiatives at Fundrise, answers the question to, “What does the path to ‘top of wallet look like?”
Riding the Waves of Crisis: From SVB to Vesttoo and Beyond
Sam Hodges, Co-founder and CEO of Vouch, shares his insights surrounding the latest waves shaking up the FinTech and Insurtech spaces.
INDUSTRY NEWS
FedNow’s legal terms contain a game changer for digital wallets and payment apps
Emerging nonbank payment providers may have the most to gain from this change
Mercedes-Benz & Mastercard: In-Car Payments Innovation
Mercedes-Benz, through its Mercedes pay+ division, has partnered with Mastercard to launch an in-car, ‘at the pump’ payments solution.
The Top Ten Global Fintech Conferences: From AI To Zombie Unicorns
The top fintech conferences also offer a chance to witness groundbreaking industry developments, announcements, and product releases firsthand.
Convenience-focused startups adjust to tighter money, lower expectations
We were promised a new world of hyper-convenience while VCs dreamed of billions in investment returns.
Revolut Needs to Get Its House in Order
For a second year running, Revolut will fail to file its annual accounts on time.
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FINTECH
FUNDING
Openly raises $100M from Advance Venture Partners, Clocktower Technology Ventures, Eden Global Partners, and others.
FINTECH
PODCASTS
What’s one of the easiest ways to stay up on FinTech trends? Here’s a short list of a few of close friends of Empire who just happen to have 
podcasts.
FinTech Family Hour
Kansas City
FinTech Family Hour is a broad look at the world of fintech. Building the future of financial services requires deep understanding of both technology and finance. We will explore the stories at the intersection of finance and technology from the perspectives of Founders, Investors, and Incumbents.
Don’t miss Zach on stage at the Empire FinTech Conference.
FinTech Takes
Bozeman
As creator of the Fintech Takes newsletter, podcast host, and self-confessed Fintech nerd, Alex dives deep with his fellow nerds into innovative business models, emerging players, and the upcoming trends that matter. Each week you’ll hear expert analysis between Alex and his guest: a Fintech operator actively working in the field.
Humans of FinTech
New York
Hosted by Nicole Casperson, journalist and founder of the Fintech is Femme newsletter. This show shines a spotlight on those underrepresented fintech founders, zoning in on how they’re leading their companies and creating change.
