All articles by Eric Johansson

Eric Johansson

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

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How talent shortages could scupper Dubai’s AI superpower ambitions

Is the depth of Dubai’s tech talent pool enough to bridge its AI skills gap?

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Ukraine hopes to launch own cryptocurrency in 2024

Ukraine’s e-hryvnia project is one of hundreds of CBDC initiatives around the world.

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Why the space industry is heading towards a boom

The space industry can only go up from here, analysts believe.

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FITFCK is the new dating app for gym bunnies backed by OnlyFans’ founder

Fitness-focused dating app FITFCK has secured funding from OnlyFans’ founder.

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SEC catches up with Kim Kardashian: Reality star fined $1.26m for cryptocurrency promotion

The Keeping Up With the Kardashian star paid the fine to “get this matter behind her”.

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Stellantis CEO says semiconductor drought to haunt car industry into 2023

The dearth of chips have become a geopolitical hot topic and could continue well into 2023.

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ARM founder joins choir dissing the UK’s tech supremacy dreams

The founder of semiconductor designer ARM is the latest to lambast the UK for failing to become a tech superpower.

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Currensea bags £2.4m for open banking travel card launched with the “worst timing in history”

The latest fintech startup trying to solve the problem with vacation expenses.

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Four-day work weeks are coming for Big Tech

Some may fight against four-day work with tooth and nail, but analysts advise them to get used to the idea.

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Ark Kapital CTO has gone from building games to being part of the Swedish tech wave

Elin Bäcklund is the CTO of Ark Kapital, the Swedish fintech. We asked her why Sweden excel at birthing fintechs.