All articles by Eric Johansson

Eric Johansson

Eric is the fintech editor at Verdict. You can reach him on eric.johansson@globaldata.com.

Ten companies hiring tech talent right now

Despite the funding crunch and mass-layoffs across the industry, some tech companies are still hiring.

What could keep Dubai from becoming a cryptocurrency capital?

Dubai must tackle three major challenges to ensure its future as a global cryptocurrency hotbed: the risk of fraud, talent shortages and international competition.

Sportwashing and money: Will the Qatar World Cup hurt FIFA in the long run?

“What FIFA would like is for everyone to stick to the script, but I think that is easier said than done.”

10 tech startups that have imploded in 2022

Many tech startups have been forced to shut down their services this year.

The 10 biggest fintech deals you missed in October

Fintech funding rounds still closed successfully in October, despite the industry’s struggles with market uncertainty.

COP27 take note: Climate tech funding has soared in 2022

Throwing money at climate change may not be enough.

Why you won’t get flying cars any time soon

There’s still miles to go before futuristic flying cars take off.

Fintech layoffs continue with digital bank Chime cutting 12% of staff

First Chime had to stop calling itself a bank, now it has to axe 12% of its staff.

Cover Genius bags $70m Series D amidst insurtech investment drop

Money seems to be drying out in the insurtech industry after the Covid-19 boom.