Meet the BTC 2019 Blockchain Startup Competition Finalists
Thursday,04/07/2019|13:48GMTby
Malynnda Littky
Finance Magnates and Finnovating co-sponsor search for the region’s most promising new blockchain companies
Ultimate Fintech
The Blockchain startup competition curated by Finance Magnates and tech consultancy Finnovating is certain to be a highlight of the first Barcelona Trading Conference on July 10-11 at the Barcelona CCIB.
Finance Magnates will host five groups of finalists for live pitches on the opening day of the conference, where the teams are vying for prize packages valued at up to €5,000.
Winners can receive a mentorship supervised by Finnovating Founder Jesús Pérez Sánchez, as well as flex seat access at the new Crypto Plaza coworking center in Madrid. The session takes place on July 10 in the Main Speaker Hall at 16:00.
Five hot blockchain startups to compete in Barcelona
Onyze
Onyze offers a professional digital assets custody service with real guarantees. This service is based on ‘Cold Storage’ technology.
REAL FUND
REAL FUND is a blockchain solution which lowers entry barriers for small real investors and entrepreneurs by addressing deficient finance tools, lack of transparency, and the high costs of intermediation and networking.
Jelurida
Jelurida software enables enterprises to quickly adapt to blockchain technology using Nxt and Ardor technologies. These products allow enterprises to employ Blockchain technology without the need to build their own solution from scratch.
EthicHub
EthicHub is a High impact marketplace using SmartContracts to directly connect groups of smallholder farmers engaged in profitable activity with lenders and direct buyers from all over the world.
2gether
2gether is a technological platform built over the last technologies which allow its users, who are also founders, carry seamlessly their economies both on the FIAT world and the new DIGITAL/CRYPTO world
Crypto pioneers host sessions on today's key issues
BTC2019 features panels and workshops hosted by dozens of the top speakers and executives in the Crypto industry, including Evercoin Co-Founder Miko Matsumura and eToro CEO Yoni Assia.
There will also be keynote addresses by Pere Aragones, Vice-President of Catalunya, and Samantha Barrass, Chief Executive Officer of the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission.
This event provides a rare opportunity for members of the decentralized economy to come together to network and discuss the latest news and trends. For more information or to register for tickets, visit https://btconf.io/2019.
The Blockchain startup competition curated by Finance Magnates and tech consultancy Finnovating is certain to be a highlight of the first Barcelona Trading Conference on July 10-11 at the Barcelona CCIB.
Finance Magnates will host five groups of finalists for live pitches on the opening day of the conference, where the teams are vying for prize packages valued at up to €5,000.
Winners can receive a mentorship supervised by Finnovating Founder Jesús Pérez Sánchez, as well as flex seat access at the new Crypto Plaza coworking center in Madrid. The session takes place on July 10 in the Main Speaker Hall at 16:00.
Five hot blockchain startups to compete in Barcelona
Onyze
Onyze offers a professional digital assets custody service with real guarantees. This service is based on ‘Cold Storage’ technology.
REAL FUND
REAL FUND is a blockchain solution which lowers entry barriers for small real investors and entrepreneurs by addressing deficient finance tools, lack of transparency, and the high costs of intermediation and networking.
Jelurida
Jelurida software enables enterprises to quickly adapt to blockchain technology using Nxt and Ardor technologies. These products allow enterprises to employ Blockchain technology without the need to build their own solution from scratch.
EthicHub
EthicHub is a High impact marketplace using SmartContracts to directly connect groups of smallholder farmers engaged in profitable activity with lenders and direct buyers from all over the world.
2gether
2gether is a technological platform built over the last technologies which allow its users, who are also founders, carry seamlessly their economies both on the FIAT world and the new DIGITAL/CRYPTO world
Crypto pioneers host sessions on today's key issues
BTC2019 features panels and workshops hosted by dozens of the top speakers and executives in the Crypto industry, including Evercoin Co-Founder Miko Matsumura and eToro CEO Yoni Assia.
There will also be keynote addresses by Pere Aragones, Vice-President of Catalunya, and Samantha Barrass, Chief Executive Officer of the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission.
This event provides a rare opportunity for members of the decentralized economy to come together to network and discuss the latest news and trends. For more information or to register for tickets, visit https://btconf.io/2019.
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Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
