Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)
A decentralized database technology built on infrastructure and protocols that allow records to be authenticated by multiple parties, and accessed at different locations.
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Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC)
The cost that a company must incur in order to acquire new customers (such as sales, marketing and salaries).
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A type of investment model by private equity and venture capital firms, where limited partners, third party investors or their affiliates invest alongside the main fund.
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A fundraising model where funding is opened up to the general public, who can contribute as much as they want (sometimes with a minimum limit), rather than a group of institutional investors or firms.
Read MoreCore Banking System
The system that powers the daily functioning of banking processes, such as transactions, account updates, and credit processing.
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New, independent and digital banks that compete with traditional incumbents.
Read MoreCentral Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)
Central Bank Digital Currency, a digitized version of national fiat currencies.
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A type of digital payments enabled by near field communication, using debit and credit cards, and mobile wallets that support this technology.
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A digital non-fiat currency built on a blockchain. Popular examples include Bitcoin and Ethereum.
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A fintech service where users can make e-commerce purchases an split payments in periodic installments with or without interest.
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