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🚨 Breaking: Apple to Allow Third-Party Payment Apps on iOS in Europe

🚨 Breaking: Apple to Allow Third-Party Payment Apps on iOS in Europe

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Apple has agreed to let third-party mobile wallet and payment services in Europe use the technology behind its Apple Pay app, a move aimed at addressing competition concerns raised by European regulators. The U.S. tech giant announced on Friday that it would permit other companies'

A Major Step Forward: Our Partnership with The Financial Revolutionist

A Major Step Forward: Our Partnership with The Financial Revolutionist

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Today marks a significant milestone for 'Connecting the dots in FinTech', as we embark on a strategic partnership with The Financial Revolutionist (The FR), a leading platform renowned for its in-depth fintech insights and analysis. This collaboration is more than just a partnership; it'

The Financial Revolutionist Announces Strategic Partnership with Marcel van Oost

The Financial Revolutionist Announces Strategic Partnership with Marcel van Oost

New York, NY, January 18, 2024: The Financial Revolutionist (The FR), a leading destination for fintech insights, analysis, and data, has entered into a strategic partnership with Marcel van Oost — a prominent fintech social media commentator, investor, and entrepreneur — and his popular “Connecting the dots in FinTech” newsletters. The FR

NFC payments 🆚 QR payments: Which will be the best payment method in 2024?

NFC payments 🆚 QR payments: Which will be the best payment method in 2024?

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Google has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Payments Corporation of India, aiming to extend the reach of UPI (Unified Payments Interface) beyond India's borders. This strategic move will allow Indian travelers to conveniently use Google Pay (also referred to as GPay)

Visa Completes Acquisition of Pismo

Visa Completes Acquisition of Pismo

Hey FinTech Fanatic! I must start by expressing my sheer astonishment at the weather here in New York City. Waking up to a snow-covered cityscape was a surreal experience, especially since it's been ages since I last witnessed snow like this (aside of my snowboarding trip in the

Revolut's Ambitious Plans Face Setbacks

Revolut's Ambitious Plans Face Setbacks

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Despite the challenge of adapting to New York City's chilly weather, I'm thoroughly enjoying my time here. It's undoubtedly one of my top favorite cities to be. Are you attending NYC FinTech Coffee by any chance? I would love to meet

Touchdown in NYC

Touchdown in NYC

Happy Monday FinTech Fanatic! Fresh off the plane from sunny Curacao, I touched down in Newark this weekend. Ah, New Jersey – it instantly brings to mind one of my favorite Series, The Sopranos. Did you know they made a cool commercial for a Life Insurance back in the day? Seriously,