Crypto’s Great Deception: Majority of ‘Decentralized’ Currency Controlled by Centralized Giants

By Dr. David Utzke, CEO and CTO at MyKey Technologies How have hidden admin keys and proprietary code bases become the single greatest threat to digital-asset integrity? These are a couple of issues related to DLT (Distributed Ledger Technology)-based digital assets cybersecurity, ongoing business concerns of the underlying company, and jurisdictional geopolitical risks of financial instability. …

Hidden Admin Keys: The Biggest Threat to Digital Assets

Turning Complexity into Confidence: The Art of Fintech Storytelling.

The fintech sector is known for its complexity. Emerging technologies, regulatory nuances, and sophisticated financial products can make it challenging for brands to communicate effectively with clients, investors, and the media. Strategic fintech PR bridges this gap, translating intricate concepts into narratives that are both accessible and credible. Fintech storytelling is about clarity without oversimplification. It…

Why Financial Services Brands Need PR More Than Ever.

The Strategic Value of Communication Financial services brands operate in a sector defined by trust, complexity, and constant scrutiny. In a market where consumer confidence can shift with a single headline, PR has become a critical component of strategy rather than a supplementary function. Public relations in financial services does more than announce products; it…

How Digital Cards and Open Banking Are Reshaping Credit Access in the U.S.

1. Digital cards are gaining momentum in the U.S. credit market. What makes them so valuable for underserved borrowers? Ivan: About one third of U.S. adults fall into the subprime category, which means they’re either denied credit or approved only with high fees and low limits. Digital cards give these borrowers an alternative that’s fast,…

The Future of FinTech: How Innovation, Collaboration, and Trust Are Redefining Customer Experience.

What payment innovations such as embedded finance, BNPL, blockchain, or biometric authentication do you see having the most impact on the ecosystem? With the explosion of AI leading to a significant surge in identity theft and deepfake scams online, tools that help ensure stability during periods of rapid growth will likely be considered the innovators….

Devon Shigaki on Reinventing Credit: FreshCredit® and the Future of Financial Identity

1. How has the legacy credit reporting system become more of a barrier than a bridge, especially for individuals with unconventional financial profiles? Traditional credit systems were designed around institutional credit products—loans, credit cards, and mortgages. But today, billions of people participate in the economy through alternative channels: freelance income, mobile payments, crypto, informal commerce,…