Insurtech Hub Munich is looking for startups The Insurtech Hub Munich launches the fourth edition of the W1 Forward Insurtech Accelerator. Startups can apply for the program until March 7, 2019. The Insurtech Hub Munich (ITHM) is currently accepting applications for the fourth edition of the W1 Forward Insurtech Accelerator.…
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The Golem Project is a project based on blockchain technology whose objective is to create a “distributed supercomputer”, which takes advantage of the computing power of all those who are part of its network. The idea behind the project is nothing new, but it is very revolutionary, and instead of…
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According to the Bitcoin developers’ (BTC) reports, a surprising amount of block space is being wasted in the Bitcoin network to secure the blockchain of other crypts. A company called VeriBlock has been “borrowing” the hash power of the Bitcoin network to increase security in altcoin vulnerable chains and fill…
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Sebastian Diemer had imagined a room full of cannabis sellers in a different way: Instead of hooded sweatshirts, the men wear tuxedo, sparkling wine is served, and the dinner tables in the ballroom are decorated with floral arrangements. The German startup millionaire will be a guest at the Cannabis Awards…
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The sum of money that startups can raise rises to 4.6 billion euros. A study shows that double-digit million sums flow much more frequently. More capital, more deals: According to a survey by the consulting firm EY in 2018, the German start-up world was able to collect more and more…
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For the average entrepreneur, verifying that your financial institution hasn’t closed your startup’s bank accounts probably isn’t part of your daily routine. However, if you’re an entrepreneur that runs a bitcoin startup, checking up constantly on one’s banking relationships is just part of the job. That became apparent this week…
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Zurich – Fintech startup Tradeplus24 AG raised more than CHF 120 million in equity and debt in a round under the leadership of SIX Fintech Ventures, Berliner Volksbank Ventures (BVBV) and Credit Suisse, a record for Swiss fintech startups. Tradeplus24, which provides working capital credits to small, mid and mid-cap…
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The Wall Street Journal reports that banks will consolidate mortgage loans. Thanks to changes in the Federal Reserve’s policy, it is now cheaper for banks to obtain loans than it has been for a while. The other effect of a reduced LIBOR rate seems to be lower mortgage rates. Rates…
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In recent times, more and more companies decide to bet on improving their relationship with the customer and decide to provide personalized treatment. But, what happens when the person receiving the personalized treatment is the company? The firm MONI, an innovative digital financial services company, was one of the fastest…
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The digitalization of banking is a phenomenon that has been growing strongly. Even many of the banks have felt threatened by Latin American startups that want to offer diverse alternatives to the millennial market. To clarify the current situation, Dr. Elisa Piedrahita, dean of Financial Engineering at the Piloto University,…
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