If the rise and fall of Powa Technologies taught us anything, it is that fintech valuations are not always rooted in reality. Powa technologies, once estimated to be worth $2,7 billion collapsed earlier this year. What made this sudden fall from grace possible?
Authors note: Investment statistics only include disclosed investment amounts, and should be considered a low estimate.
I had the pleasure to share the stage with these great guys at European fintech awards.
Trying my best to explain blockchain from a banking perspective.
Shared some perspectives on blockchain at Oslo blockchain day today.
Fintech is one of the hottest segments in Norway these days, and the fintech scene is growing rapidly. After showcasing promising fintech companies at Money 20/20, the world is now looking to the Nordics for the fintech companies of the future. Activity levels were high in 2015, and by the looks of it, the industry shows no signs of slowing down. The number of fintech companies is increasing steadily, and is joined by excisiting software vendors looking to renew themselves.
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