Efi Pylarinou·Sep 2, 2025Why Governments Can’t Fully Control Digital Dollar Access: The 30% Stablecoin Premium CeilingWhile stablecoins are often discussed as solutions for remittances estimated to be c. $900 billion or freeing the $11.6 billion in working…A response icon1A response icon1
Efi Pylarinou·Aug 29, 2025The Financial Services Intelligence Hub: Your Direct Line to Fintech ExpertsAccess to human expertise has never been more important — and this is what we’re creating with 12 Fintech deep experts.
Efi Pylarinou·Jun 10, 2025Africa’s Hybrid Fintech Models Are Redefining Go-To-MarketIf you think fintech is all about digital-first strategies, Africa’s booming ecosystem might surprise you. In a recent talk at the FS…
Efi Pylarinou·May 30, 2025The most insightful EU AI Act introOne way or another, the EU AI Act isn’t coming. And whether you’re a Fintech founder, a Compliance officer, or a Digital marketer, this…
Efi Pylarinou·May 27, 20255 Reasons AI Guardrails in Finserv can`t be Add-onsWhat happens when companies go beyond buzzwords and start asking the tough questions about AI governance?
Efi Pylarinou·Apr 17, 202540% of European Businesses have Crypto: The Adoption Gap Financial Institutions must BridgeThe “Europe Diving Into Crypto” report by Bitpanda Technology Solutions in collaboration with zeb consulting provides a triangular view of…
Efi Pylarinou·Apr 13, 2025Breaking the AI Deployment Barrier: How Leading Banks Are Succeeding Where Others FailIn the latest event I hosted, we welcomed Simon Axon , Global Financial Services Specialist at Teradata , for a deep dive into why 80% of…
Efi Pylarinou·Apr 10, 2025Bridging the Gap: How the Financial Services Innovation Hub is Tackling Implementation ChallengesIn the world of financial services, digital transformation is no longer optional — it’s essential for survival. Yet, despite the clear…
Efi Pylarinou·Apr 3, 2025Robinhood: The Day After Liberty DayThe day after “Liberty Day” — marked by the Trump administration’s sweeping tariff announcements — I reflect on Robinhood’s position in…
Efi Pylarinou·Mar 31, 2025The Strategic positioning of Visa Direct and Mastercard SendThe two key card network players continue to transform. Yesterday, I put the spotlight on Pismo, a modular core banking provider with…