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    Istanbul Fintech Week 2026: Program and Summit Overview
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    Istanbul Fintech Week 2026: Program and Summit Overview

    Istanbul Fintech Week 2026 Powered by BEX Digital Wallet takes place from 5 to 7 October at Hilton İstanbul Maslak. The event theme is "Smart, Embedded, and Tokenized."

    IFW Editorial (Y.D) September 3, 2026 3 min read
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    Why 2026 is the Defining Year for Fintech
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    Why 2026 is the Defining Year for Fintech

    Fintech is moving from speculative growth to disciplined profitability. Driven by real-time AI, Open Finance, and carbon compliance, 2026 marks the shift from disruptor to market consolidator.

    IFW Editorial (Y.D.) August 4, 2026
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    Why Custody is the Foundation of Trust in Finance
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    Why Custody is the Foundation of Trust in Finance

    What’s the one element that could make or break trust in the future of finance?

    IFW Editorial June 11, 2026
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    The Proof-of-Reserves Imperative: A Post-FTX Playbook for Trust
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    The Proof-of-Reserves Imperative: A Post-FTX Playbook for Trust

    Failures like FTX and Thodex weren't a fluke. Let’s talk about the technical and procedural requirements of Proof-of-Reserves, the new standard for investor trust.

    IFW Editorial June 11, 2026
    6 min read