The Fintech Mirror

Reflecting tomorrow’s finance, today.

Month: August 2025

US confirms leadership: 7 of top 10 global fintech deals H1 2025

 Source: FinTech Global – H1 2025 Global FinTech Top 10 Deals The United States has solidified its dominant position in the global fintech landscape, securing 7 of the 10 largest deals in the first half of 2025. Despite an overall 38% decline in global…

New EU Regulations 2025: how European fintech will transform

2025 brings a regulatory revolution to the European fintech sector, with six new regulations redefining digital security, consumer protection, and financial operations. The European Union aims to make transparency, accessibility, and security the pillars of the new financial ecosystem.  Source: DashDevs –…

Fintech funding boom: Q2 2025 surpasses $10 Billion

The global fintech sector experienced an extraordinary recovery in the second quarter of 2025, with funding reaching $11 billion across 390 investment rounds. This marks the first time since Q3 2022 that funding has crossed the $10 billion threshold, representing a 22%…

When finance gets cinematic: 3 films to watch

Numbers, charts, and market data tell one part of the story — but films can reveal the human side of finance: the ambition, greed, and systemic flaws that drive it. If you’re looking for thought-provoking viewing, these three titles on…

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AI vs. CAPTCHA: when the bot outsmarts the bouncer

AI has stepped onto new ground—after conquering image-based CAPTCHA in controlled settings, it’s now casually bypassing simple human-verification checkboxes in real-world tasks. Developers can no longer rely on CAPTCHAs to keep bots out: it’s time to embrace new, AI-resistant security…