News From The Fintech Front: AI, Stablecoin Strategy & Fintech M&A
Apr 24, 2025
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Nik Milanović's Fintech Journey
Nik Milanović shares he spent ten years building fintech products, including with Funding Circle in San Francisco and London.
He highlights a cultural difference: Americans are more willing to take big risks and "move fast and break things" compared to Europeans' cautious approach.
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IPO Timing Challenges in Fintech
Many fintech companies are planning IPOs despite recent market dips.
Market volatility makes timing IPOs tricky, especially for companies needing healthy risk-on market conditions.
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US Venture Capital Liquidity Crunch
US venture capital faces a liquidity crunch with many funds marked below investment cost.
Yet total capital committed is higher than ever, leaving significant dry powder for tech startups.
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This week on Breaking Banks, Don Ginsel, host of our sister show Breaking Banks Europe, takes our mic and brings the conversation stateside. Don is joined by Nik Milanović, founder of This Week in Fintech, for a wide-ranging and energizing discussion of the latest forces shaping the fintech landscape.
From the evolving role of traditional banks and increasing interest in stablecoins to the current state of fintech M&A, the rise of fraud, and the impact of AI on financial services, Don and Nik cover the topics on everyone’s mind.
Whether you’re a founder, investor, or financial exec, this overview of the trends, risks, and opportunities is not to be missed.
