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Ruchi Rathor

Ruchi Rathor Founder at Payomatix Technologies

Women Leading the Wallet: How Female Founders Are Redefining Digital Payments

“Finance is no longer a man’s world. It’s a smart world — and smartness has no gender.” A New Power is Shaping Fintech — And It’s Fearlessly Female A fresh wave of fintech innovation is rising — one led by bold, strategic women who are reshaping the future of digital payments with vision, leadership, and deep business acumen. These are not just fo...

/payments /startups Fintech

John Reese

John Reese Business Analyst | Platform Growth Expert at Hashcodex

Why My First Crypto Exchange Failed: 7 Lessons Learned

Starting a crypto exchange looks super cool, right? Fast cash, big hopes, and the whole future of money in your hands. But let me tell you something… Someone I followed on the internet failed. Not because crypto is bad. But because they didn’t know how to do it the right way. So, I read and learned everything from their experience. If you’re planni...

/startups /crypto Cryptocurrency Insights

Taras Boyko

Taras Boyko Founder at BTG Corporate Services Provider

Fintech 2.0: What Makes a Startup Appealing to Investors in 2025?

The global economic outlook in 2025 remains uncertain. Inflationary pressures persist across major markets, and shifting trade and tariff policies continue to disrupt global supply chains. In response, leading analysts, including those at the IMF, have revised their growth forecasts downward. For fintech founders, this translates into a more selec...

/startups Fintech

Jelle Van Schaick

Jelle Van Schaick Head of Marketing at Intergiro

Why Creator Platforms Need Embedded Finance

The creator economy is growing fast. What was a $100 billion market in 2023 has more than doubled, and it’s not slowing down. But if you look under the hood, it becomes clear that the infrastructure supporting this boom is lopsided. Most of the energy and investment has gone into the front-end — platforms, audience tools, content monetisation. Th...

/payments /startups Embedded Finance

Yuliya Barabash

Yuliya Barabash Managing Partner at SBSB Fintech Lawyers

Crypto License Choices in 2025: EU Stability or Global Flexibility?

As regulations tighten and governments show increasing interest in building Bitcoin reserves, more companies are turning to jurisdictions that maintain a supportive stance on digital assets, offering clear guidelines without excessive red tape. In this article we explore key licensing issues for crypto businesses in 2025. We assess the new EU lands...

/startups /crypto

Roman Baranovskyi

Roman Baranovskyi Senior lawyer at SBSB Fintech Lawyers

Scanning on changes in Gambling Regulation in the UK for upcoming months: What’s next?

The UK gambling sector is entering a pivotal phase as the industry braces for the expected regulatory changes. Following the publication of the White Paper, a series of key reforms are set to reshape the regulatory landscape, affecting operators, players, and the wider industry alike. With several crucial measures already in the pipeline, it is es...

/startups /markets Law and Finance

Joris Lochy

Joris Lochy Product Manager at Intix | Co-founder at Capilever

Digital Lego for a Connected World: Embedding Financial Services Through APIs

In today’s hyperconnected digital economy, no company is an island. Businesses thrive when they become part of a broader ecosystem—and APIs are the glue that holds these ecosystems together. APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are like digital Lego, enabling companies to exchange data and services in a standardized, automated way. When well-

/startups /predictions API

Katherine Chan

Katherine Chan CEO at Juice

Navigating Tariffs and Turbulence: A 2025 Guide for SME Founders

If you’re an SME founder trying to plan your next inventory order or marketing push, chances are you’ve felt the pressure of a shifting global trade landscape. The latest US tariff hikes, introduced in April 2025, are already sending ripple effects across supply chains — with up to 50% tariffs now applying to goods from over 60 countries. For foun...

/startups /inclusion Fintech innovation and startups

Arun Poojari

Arun Poojari CEO & Co - Founder at Cashinvoice

What's Next for Fintech Partnerships in 2025 and Beyond

Over the past decade, there's been a noticeable shift in how consumers view financial services. Today's customers are no longer satisfied with just standard offerings; they expect financial institutions to be agile, responsive, and capable of providing personalized and tailored products to their unique needs. This shift is not limited to B2C marke...

/startups /inclusion Fintech innovation and startups

Ekaterina Andreeva

Ekaterina Andreeva Software Engineer at Kriya Finance Limited

Postmortem Lessons. What Startup Failures Teach New Businessmen.

Startup failure in the UK is lower than in other countries but still remains high at 60%, according to growthrate.com. This means that almost two-thirds of launched businesses have failed in the past three years. Therefore, there are plenty of lessons that can be learned by entrepreneurs who are considering or launching their businesses. In 2023, ...

/startups /predictions

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