Circle Possible IPO, Thoma Bravo to Acquire Darktrace, Music Producers vs Spotify, Latam Start-up Market Update
Pedro Martinez, CISSP, CBSP
Helping smart people do great things with tech
Edition 15 | May 23, 2024
Welcome to the latest edition of our CIO Sprint Review newsletter! This issue is packed with the most pertinent insights from the worlds of technology, finance, and music.
Discover how AI is transforming banking with the top 10 trends for 2024, and learn about the latest in cybersecurity, including Thoma Bravo's $5.3 billion acquisition of Darktrace. In the banking sector, explore the new features in digital banking and the powerful use cases of open banking.
Music industry highlights include the innovative use of AI tools by professional musicians and the ongoing legal battle between music publishers and Spotify. Additionally, delve into effective go-to-market strategies, new real estate reporting requirements, and access a plethora of free resources for information security and risk management.
?Stay ahead with these insights and more in this comprehensive edition!
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
?? Banking on AI: Top 10 Trends for 2024 ?? via Theodora Lau
?? The digital revolution of the last 25 years is just the beginning. The Age of AI is here, set to transform banking even further. Key trends include:
AI isn't just a tool—it's reshaping the very fabric of banking. Stay ahead with these insights! ???? #Banking #AI #DigitalTransformation #Fintech #Innovation #TechTrends2024 #BankingAI
CYBERSECURITY
?? CISOs are focusing on the wrong areas! by Andy Ellis
Prioritize effectively with the Risk Nine-Box framework:
1?? Low Damage/High Likelihood = Hygiene ??
2?? High Damage/High Likelihood = Incidents ??
3?? Low Damage/Low Likelihood = Litter ??
4?? High Damage/Low Likelihood = Security Programs ??
#CyberSecurity #CISO #RiskManagement #DevOps #ITSecurity #Infosec #SecurityStrategy #CISOTips #ITRisk #TechLeadership
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?? Thoma Bravo to acquire Darktrace for $5.3B! ??
Private equity firm Thoma Bravo has agreed to buy British cybersecurity firm Darktrace. The $5.3B deal marks a 20% premium on shares and highlights the ongoing interest in cybersecurity.
Why it matters: Darktrace, often criticized for its ties to Mike Lynch, sees a major shift. The move is a significant blow to the London Stock Exchange .
#Cybersecurity #MergersAndAcquisitions #Finance #ThomaBravo #Darktrace #TechNews #StockMarket #PrivateEquity
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State of AI Cyber Security 2024 via Dan Williams
?? Must Read: The "State of AI Cyber Security 2024" report is out! This essential doc explores AI's role in tackling cyber threats. ???
?? Key Highlights:
·??????? AI is reshaping the threat landscape with speed & scale. ??
·??????? AI enhances prevention, detection, response & recovery. ??
·??????? 96% believe AI-driven solutions are vital for countering threats. ??
·??????? Integrating AI for anomaly detection & predictive analytics is key. ??
Stay ahead of the game with AI in cybersecurity. Download the full report now! ?? #AICyberSecurity #Innovation #CyberDefense #AI #CyberSecurity #Technology #ThreatDetection
BANK TECHNOLOGY NEWS
Digital Banking Features Radar, version 4 via Nafis Alam
?? 80% of #digitalbanking features are standard! Learn to differentiate effectively:
1?? Allocate budgets smartly
2?? Understand customer needs
3?? Gauge competition
4?? Embed brand in features
#Banking #FinTech #Innovation #UX #DigitalTransformation #DataAnalytics #CustomerExperience #RegTech #Personalization #Investment ?? Key insights from Hexaware Technologies! ??
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20 Open Banking Use Cases via Arjun Vir Singh
?? Open Banking Revolution! ???? Discover 20 powerful use cases transforming industries through open banking. From income verification to payment reconciliation, these innovations unlock new revenue streams and enhance financial services.
Thanks to Ronald Engel for sharing! ??? #OpenBanking #Fintech #FinancialInnovation #Banking #Finance #PaymentSolutions #DigitalTransformation #Innovation
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?? How Online Payment Processing Works! ?? via Innovation In Payments
From selecting products to final fund transfers, online payments streamline transactions for customers and merchants. ????
Key Steps:
1?? Select product
2?? Choose payment method
3?? Send data to processor
4?? Bank authorization
5?? Fund transfer
Learn more about security, integration, and customization in payment processing. ?? #PaymentProcessing #Ecommerce #Fintech #DigitalPayments #Innovation #OnlineShopping
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USDC stablecoin issuer Circle plans to redomicile to the US ahead of a possible IPO
?? Big move for Circle! The stablecoin issuer plans to redomicile from Ireland to the US ahead of a potential IPO. ??
?? Filed for IPO in January
?? USDC is the 2nd largest stablecoin
?? Investors include Fidelity & BlackRock
Is a public debut on the horizon? ??? #Crypto #Stablecoins #USDC #IPO #Circle #Fintech #Blockchain
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Latam Startup Market April Overview via Norbert Gehrke
?? The State of the #Latam #Startup Market in April 2024 ?? Check out the latest insights from Itaú BBA and Sling Hub:
·??????? $660M funding (+50% YoY)
·??????? 88 funding rounds
·??????? Renewed interest in early-stage startups
·??????? QI Tech becomes a unicorn ??
Discover the trends shaping LatAm's tech landscape!? #TechNews #VentureCapital #Fintech #Innovation #Investment #LatAmTech #Startups #MarketTrends
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?? Breaking News! Circle’s USDC overtakes Tether’s USDT in stablecoin transactions! ??
?? USDC: 166.6M transactions in April 2024
?? USDT: 163.6M transactions
?? USDT still holds 68% of market share with $110B market cap
Visa’s new dashboard reveals exciting shifts in the stablecoin landscape! ??? #Crypto #Stablecoins #USDC #USDT #Blockchain #Fintech #Visa #Cryptocurrency
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?? Guide to Core Banking Modernization ?? via Sam Boboev
Time to transform your core banking systems! Key reasons for an upgrade:
Stay competitive and enhance customer engagement with modern, cloud-native solutions. #Banking #CoreBanking #Fintech #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #Finance #Modernization #CloudComputing
MUSIC INDUSTRY NEWS
领英推荐
?? Professional Musicians Are Using Suno via Ezra Sandzer-bell
Musicians are secretly using Suno for their tracks, but it's not perfect! ?????? Suno, a text-to-song generator, lacks granular controls for pros. Yet, many stealthy artists use it alongside tools like RipX & Logic Pro.
?? Check out this step-by-step guide & demo video! But beware of workflow challenges & ethical questions. ?? GenAI tools merging with DAWs soon? Signs are pointing to yes! ?? #AI #AIMusic #MusicProduction #MusicProducer #Suno #Audio #MIDI #GenerativeAudio
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?? Music Publishers vs. Spotify! ????
NMPA threatens legal action, accusing Spotify of copyright infringement for using unlicensed lyrics, music videos, and podcasts. Will this escalate? Spotify fires back, calling it a "press stunt." Stay tuned!
#MusicIndustry #Spotify #Copyright #NMPA #MusicLaw #Streaming #MusicNews
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?? Understanding Music Royalties: Recording vs. Composition!??
Music royalties are vital for creators, with two main copyrights: recording and composition. Each generates different types of royalties. Check out the image for a breakdown!
?? USDC's 2019 payouts: $2.34B in performance royalties alone!? #MusicIndustry #Royalties #Songwriting #MusicPublishing #ASCAP #BMI #MusicBusiness #SEO #MusicCreators
PRODUCT and BUSINESS STRATEGY NEWS
Go-To-Market Motions for your GTM Strategy via Aakash Gupta
?? Mastering GTM Strategies! ??? Explore 7 Go-To-Market motions to boost your growth. From inbound marketing to product-led growth, these tools will take you from 0 to 1:
Test 3-4, dominate 1-2, then layer on more. ??? #GTM #Marketing #GrowthHacking #Startup #BusinessGrowth #DigitalMarketing #ProductLedGrowth #CommunityBuilding #Sales #SEO #B2BMarketing
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?? Exploring 6 Types of API Testing! ?? via Nikki Siapno
API testing ensures your applications are reliable, secure, and efficient. Here are the key types:
?? Validation Testing: Checks API meets all requirements.
?? Performance Testing: Evaluates speed and stability.
?? Security Testing: Identifies vulnerabilities.
?? Functional Testing: Ensures proper functionality.
?? Reliability Testing: Assesses consistency over time.
?? Integration Testing: Confirms smooth operation within the system.
Enhance your API testing knowledge today! ??? #API #APITesting #SoftwareTesting #TechTips #DevOps #Programming #SoftwareDevelopment #QA #Tech
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Embracing Digital Product Passport as a regulatory requirement via Anthony Day
?? MUST READ: How can Blockchain and NFTs support product authenticity, reduced fraud, and better customer intimacy? ??
?? Shout to Deloitte and Aura Blockchain Consortium for their fascinating report on enabling a 'Digital Product Passport'!
?? The report covers:
What is a Digital Product Passport (DPP)?
?? Dive into the opportunities for product authenticity and customer engagement in consumer industries today! What do you see as the biggest challenge for digital product passports? ????? #Blockchain #Technology #Innovation #Management #LuxuryGoods #NFT #DigitalTransformation
GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE NEWS
?? FinCEN Proposes New Residential Real Estate Reporting Requirements
Big news in real estate! ?? On Feb 7, 2024, FinCEN proposed new rules for non-financed residential real estate transfers. ?? The 2024 NPRM aims to combat money laundering by requiring detailed reports from professionals like attorneys and title agents. ??
Key points:
???♂? Ethical concerns & reporting challenges ahead! #RealEstate #FinCEN #MoneyLaundering #Compliance #LegalUpdate #AML
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?? Common Money Laundering Methods in 2024 ?? via Anna Stylianou
Criminals still prefer cash for its anonymity and trace-free nature. To launder money, they use various placement techniques:
?? Structuring/Smurfing
?? Cash-Intensive Businesses
?? Loan Repayments
?? Cash Smuggling
?? High-Value Item Purchases
?? Real Estate Deals
?? Casinos
?? Precious Metals and Stones
Which other methods do you think are used ?? #MoneyLaundering #AML #FinancialCrime #Compliance #Fintech #Banking #Security #FraudPrevention
RESOURCES AND TOOLS
?? Free GRC and Infosec Resources! ?? via Semih Tüfek?i
??? Info Security Fundamentals
?? ISO 27000:2018 Link
?? BSI 200-1 Link
?? NIST SP 800-31 Link
?? Cyber Security Basic Link
???? Control Frameworks
?? NIST SP 800-53 Link
?? PCI DSS 4.0 Link
?? CIS Critical Security Controls v8 Link
???? Risk Management
?? ISO 31000:2018 Link
?? NIST SP 800-30 Link
?? NIST Cybersecurity Framework Link
???? Audit
?? NIST SP 800-53A Link
?? ISACA IT Audit Framework Link
???? Business Continuity
?? ISO 22301:2019 Link
#InfoSec #GRC #RiskManagement #CyberSecurity #Audit #BusinessContinuity #FreeResources #ISO #NIST #PCI
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Cyber Education Series via Praveen Singh
?? Cyber Education Alert! ?? 18 FREE Cybersecurity Courses from MIT! ????
Credit: Ron Sharon
#CISO #Cybersecurity #CloudSecurity #TechEducation #MIT #FreeCourses #Learning #InfoSec
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