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Notable Capital’s Hans Tung on the state of VC and the upside to down rounds

TechCrunch Fintech

To some investors, “down round” is a dirty phrase, but not to Notable Capital’s Hans Tung. Hans is a managing partner at Notable Capital, formerly GGV Capital, a venture firm focusing on investments in the U.S., Latin America, Israel, and Europe. Hans, whose portfolio includes the likes of Airbnb, StockX and Slack, sat down with […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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An Overview of the Payments Code of Conduct in Canada

Clearly Payments

The Payments Code of Conduct in Canada was created to bring fairness and transparency in the payment industry. It is structured into multiple sections targeting specific aspects of payment processing and merchant services for debit cards and credit cards. This article covers the sections of the Canadian Code of Conduct, Interchange Plus Pricing, problems, controversies, and benefits of the conduct, and a list of important resources.

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BNPL Could Reach 670 Million Users by 2028: Will Any Firms Still be Around to Prosper?

The Fintech Times

Another buy now pay later (BNPL) firm has decided to call it a day as Laybuy has put itself up for sale. The announcement has come following a turbulent time for the company as its valuation plummeted from a valuation of £230million in 2020 to £5.4million in 2024. There have been various reports about the struggles of BNPL firms as regulations tighten, so we reached out to the industry to uncover what is needed for firms to survive.

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Notable Capital’s Hans Tung on the state of VC and the upside to down rounds

TechCrunch Fintech

To some investors, “down round” is a dirty phrase, but not to Notable Capital’s Hans Tung. Hans is a managing partner at Notable Capital, formerly GGV Capital, a venture firm focusing on investments in the U.S., Latin America, Israel, and Europe. Hans, whose portfolio includes the likes of Airbnb, StockX and Slack, sat down with […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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From Start to Scale: Driving Growth Through Seamless Payments Implementation

Speaker: Michael Veatch, Senior Director, Implementations & Ella Aguirre, Director of Solution Consulting

Embedding payments can be a transformative step for software companies looking to enhance their platform capabilities, boost customer satisfaction, and drive long-term growth. However, the success of payments hinges on a single thing: implementation. Drawing on real-world insights and experiences, payments implementation experts Michael Veatch and Ella Aguirre will explore actionable strategies that can lead to a transparent, friction-free launch and mitigate potential challenges like technical

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Binance FZE Secures Full Market VASP Licence from Dubai’s VARA

The Fintech Times

Binance FZE , the Dubai-based entity of the global virtual assets services provider (VASP), has bagged a VASP licence from Dubai’s V irtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). The development, following the issuance of the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Licence in July 2023, represents a significant milestone for Binance. It means it can enhance its current services beyond spot trading and fiat services. “As we secure the esteemed full market VASP licence, it notably amplifies our unwavering

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Mobey Forum Notes Need for Interoperability and Open Finance in Uptake of Digital Wallets by Banks

The Fintech Times

As banks navigate the world of digital wallets, some are still struggling to properly implement and develop the technology to keep up with competitors. As a result, Mobey Forum , the global industry association empowering banks and other financial institutions, has published a new report offering insights and recommendations. The paper , titled: Beyond Payments: Navigating the Next Generation of Digital Wallets, introduces a revised definition of digital wallets.

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Waave Launches Biometric Authentication for Pay by Bank

The Fintech Times

Waave , an Australian open banking company for account-to-account payments, has introduced a new wallet solution to house its upgraded Pay by Bank product, which now offers biometric security access. Waave’s Pay by Bank is Australia’s first account-to-account payment method powered by open banking and the New Payments Platform (NPP). Users to Waave can now also sign up to the Waave Wallet upon first use.