Eric Johansson, Author at Electronic Payments International

10 biggest fintech funding rounds in 2022

Eric Johansson — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 13:31:00 +0000

Not only has the money tap been switched off, but the fintech companies that successfully closed deals in 2022 paint a bittersweet image.

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Coinbase and ConsenSys cut staff amidst cold crypto winter winds

Eric Johansson — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 13:18:08 +0000

New year, same old crypto crash. Digital asset firms lay off more people as market volatility continues.

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The biggest fintech stories of 2022 that you can’t afford to miss

Eric Johansson — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 14:32:57 +0000

From the FTX collapse to the Wirecard scandal going to court, there was no shortage of stories to rock the fintech industry in 2022.

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Crypto community mocks Mango Markets manipulator after arrest

Eric Johansson — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 13:05:24 +0000

The alleged market manipulator that drained $110m from a crypto exchange and bragged about it on Twitter has been arrested.

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Revolut haș passed Checkout.com as Europe’s most valuable startup

Eric Johansson — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 11:34:15 +0000

The UK neobank has claimed the crown by default as the fintech slowdown continues.

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Crypto community to continue to distance itself from FTX founder after arrest, experts believe

Eric Johansson — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 17:20:23 +0000

Sam Bankman-Fried has been arrested in the Bahamas and is awaiting US regulators to demand his extradition.

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FTX collapse will slow down crypto regulations, analyst warns

Eric Johansson — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 12:54:46 +0000

The implosion of the industry darling has put the future of the Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act in doubt.

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Buckzy bags $14.5m in Series A despite fintech funding famine

Eric Johansson — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000

A Canadian fintech raising funds in this market may sound farfetched, but it's not maple leaf.

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Monzo CEO unfazed about “the big boys” launching their own neobanks

Eric Johansson — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 14:42:27 +0000

Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan launching their own digital banks doesn't worry TS Anil.

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What could keep Dubai from becoming a cryptocurrency capital?

Eric Johansson — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 03:30:00 +0000

Dubai must tackle three major challenges to ensure its future as a global cryptocurrency hotbed: the risk of fraud, talent shortages and international competition.

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