Fintech Wars

Tech Titans, Complex Crypto and the Future of Money

James da Costa
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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EAN: 9781398617025
Edition: 1
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Format: 216x138
272 pages

About the book

From scandalous scams to overnight riches, fintech is a fascinating world full of fame, fortune and failure.

As one of the world's most lucrative and fast-growing sectors, fintech attracts a wide range of characters, from innovative visionaries to charismatic charlatans. Fintech Wars uncovers the infamous rivalries, scandals and conflicts that have transformed the world, from the stratospheric rise and fall of Sam Bankman-Fried to the rapid growth of digital banking.

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 these stranger-than-fiction stories and conflicts. Step into the fascinating, chaotic and inspiring world of fintech with Fintech Wars.

About the authors

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.