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Fintech Wars

Tech Titans, Complex Crypto and the Future of Money - THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
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The Sunday Times Bestseller Fintech touches every part of our lives, from cashless economies to crypto, and even our climate. This book draws back the curtain on this fascinating world full of friction, failure and fortune. Fintech Wars delves into one of the world's most lucrative... Read More
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Discover the rivalries, conflicts and success stories from the fascinating world of fintech, from cryptocurrencies and NFTs to the rise of digital banking.

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The Sunday Times Bestseller

Fintech touches every part of our lives, from cashless economies to crypto, and even our climate. This book draws back the curtain on this fascinating world full of friction, failure and fortune.

Fintech Wars delves into one of the world's most lucrative and fast-growing sectors. Witness the bold strategies, groundbreaking innovations, and relentless drive that propelled fintech unicorns like PayPal, Nubank and Monzo to transform the world. Featuring interviews with generational founders including Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn), Nigel Morris (Capital One), and Martha Lane Fox (Lastminute.com), the narrators of this book have built companies that represent over one trillion dollars in market capitalization.

As the founder of a digital bank, James da Costa is a fintech insider. He draws upon his network and first-hand experiences to offer a fascinating look into the intricacies and motivations behind building billion-dollar disruptors. Step into the fascinating, unpredictable and inspiring world of fintech.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398617025

Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 October 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Kogan Page Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 336g

Pages: 272

About the Author

James da Costa is the co-founder and COO of digital bank, Fingo. He is a researcher at Stanford University's Digital Economy Lab and a guest lecturer at the University of Warwick. He is an expert and leading voice in the Fintech space and has been recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 and an MIT Innovator Under 35. He is a Diana Award recipient and is a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Goalkeeper. He is based in San Francisco, USA.

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