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Accelerating the Adoption of Cryptocurrencies: Klink Wallet — Founder Interview
This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium.com/startuprad-io), and was moved to this blog with the relaunch of our website in summer 2024. This article is part of our coverage of Startuprad.io Knowledge Graph: The DACH Startup Ecosystem . Executive Summary This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium. In this episode of Startuprad. 1. If you are listening to our content for the 2nd time please consider follow
Juan Diego Parra Castillo
2 days ago25 min read


Berlin-based Crypto Bank Nuri (Formerly Known as Bitwala) With 500.000 Clients Has to File for In... — Founder Interview
Image by WorldSpectrum from Pixabay This article is part of our coverage of Scaleup Founder Interviews from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland . Executive Summary This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium. We have kept up with the development of Bitwala (in the meantime rebranded to Nuri) since our interview in April 2020. First, they made headlines by cutting 20% of their workforce, while looking for 30–40 m Euros in funding. Now, yesterday
Juan Diego Parra Castillo
2 days ago3 min read


FQX Brings Companies’ Debt Funding to the Blockchain
This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium.com/startuprad-io), and was moved to this blog with the relaunch of our website in summer 2024. This article is part of our coverage of Scaleup Founder Interviews from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland . Executive Summary This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium. FQX is a Zürich, Switzerland-based fintech with great aspirations. We are always sharing new resource
Juan Diego Parra Castillo
2 days ago4 min read


Meet Finoa, They Want to Build a Crypto Bank — Founder Interview
This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on February 17th 2022 This article is part of our coverage of Scaleup Founder Interviews from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland . Executive Summary This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium. The best way to identify investors and cooperation partners for early-stage startups. In this interview we speak to Henrik Gebbing (https://www. The co-founders started Finoa (https://www.
Juan Diego Parra Castillo
2 days ago4 min read


The Digital Euro and Why Stable Coins Matter — Founder Interview
This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on March 8th, 2022. This article is part of our coverage of Scaleup Founder Interviews from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland . Executive Summary This story was migrated from our old blog, originally published on March 8th, 2022. This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium. Central banks take inspiration from cryptocurrencies and are actively thinking about introducing their own
Juan Diego Parra Castillo
2 days ago3 min read


Inside of the Mind of a Blockchain Investor
This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium.com/startuprad-io), and was moved to this blog with the relaunch of our website in summer 2024. This article is part of our coverage of Scaleup Founder Interviews from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland . Executive Summary This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium. The best way to identify investors and cooperation partners for early-stage startups. Wolfgang Männel
Juan Diego Parra Castillo
2 days ago4 min read


Meet Finoa, They Want to Build a Crypto Bank — Founder Interview
This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium.com/startuprad-io), and was moved to this blog with the relaunch of our website in summer 2024. This article is part of our coverage of Scaleup Founder Interviews from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland . Executive Summary This blog post first appeared first on old medium publication (https://medium. The best way to identify investors and cooperation partners for early-stage startups. In this intervi
Juan Diego Parra Castillo
2 days ago4 min read


FinTech Startups in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
The DACH region has cultivated one of Europe's most vibrant fintech ecosystems, combining regulatory stability, strong banking infrastructure, and venture capital depth to create an environment where both challenger banks and specialized financial services companies thrive. This page surveys the landscape of fintech startups from consumer banking to crypto and digital assets. This page is part of the Startuprad.io Knowledge Center , within the FinTech, InsurTech & RegTech pi
Jörn Menninger
Mar 104 min read


FinTech, InsurTech and RegTech in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
Financial technology has become one of the defining startup sectors across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The three countries bring different strengths to the landscape — Germany with scale and a mature neobanking sector, Switzerland with its crypto infrastructure and regulatory innovation, and Austria with fast-growing digital asset platforms. Insurance technology and regulatory technology add specialized layers that are increasingly intertwined with the broader fintech
Jörn Menninger
Mar 108 min read


What the MiCA License Means for Crypto Startups in Europe
What MiCA means for crypto startups: unlock pan-EU scalability, regulatory trust & single-license reach with Vivid’s new MiCA approval.
Jörn Menninger
Jun 2, 202527 min read


Fintech Review 2024: Navigating Trends and Innovations in Startups
Explore fintech trends for 2024, including AI, DeFi, and compliance, with insights for startups, investors, and entrepreneurs
Jörn Menninger
Dec 20, 202439 min read


Annelise Osborne on Blockchain, Fintech, and the Future of Financial Innovation
Discover Annelise Osborne’s journey from real estate to blockchain, exploring fintech's future and regulatory challenges. Tune in now!
Jörn Menninger
Aug 8, 202434 min read


MiCA Explained: Understanding Regulation for Crypto Assets and Services in the EU
This founder interview is part of our ongoing coverage of Scaleup Founder Interviews from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland . Executive Summary In this episode of Startuprad.io , host Jörn Menninger and guest Alireza Siadat discuss the European Union’s MiCA regulation, which stipulates stringent requirements for stablecoin and crypto asset service providers. They cover the differentiation between stablecoins and asset reference tokens, the need for licenses, and the challenge
Jörn Menninger
May 23, 202431 min read


Fintech Review 2021 — Germany, Austria, And Switzerland (GSA)
2021 Fintech Review: GSA's shift in digital banking, rise of crypto, green fintech trends, and metaverse payment predictions.
Jörn Menninger
Dec 25, 202115 min read


(BONUS) German Institutional Funds Will Not Invest Big Bugs in Cryptocurrencies
German institutional funds may invest in crypto, but don't expect a wave—only small, cautious investments are likely.
Juan Diego Parra Castillo
Jul 19, 20215 min read


Onetool Helps to Cut Your SaaS Costs
onetool helps cut SaaS costs by managing software subscriptions efficiently. First startup to sell itself as an NFT
Juan Diego Parra Castillo
Jun 14, 202120 min read


How to keep your Cryptos Safe?
Interview, with Alessandro Avagliano, the Head of Security and Infrastructure at Berlin-based crypto challenger bank Bitwala
Juan Diego Parra Castillo
Apr 12, 202112 min read


Iconic Holding Wants to Be The Largest Crypto Asset Manager in Europe
Iconic Holding aims to be Europe's largest crypto asset manager, offering innovative investment solutions in the crypto space.
Juan Diego Parra Castillo
Feb 11, 202121 min read


My Football Space Connects Fans with Clubs Globally
Connect globally with your favorite football clubs through My Football Space, enhancing fan engagement with blockchain technology.
Juan Diego Parra Castillo
Feb 4, 202124 min read


Tangany Offers a White-Label Custody Solution for Crypto Assets
Tangany offers a regulated, white-label custody solution for crypto assets to fintechs and financial institutions.
Juan Diego Parra Castillo
Feb 2, 202117 min read
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