DashDevs Newsletter #70
DashDevs LLC
360-degree fintech solutions: product development, software outsourcing, consulting, team augmentation
Success in fintech isn’t about luck—it’s about making informed choices at every step. Whether you’re launching a new product, optimizing your tech stack, or future-proofing your business, the right strategy makes all the difference. This week, we decode the biggest fintech trends and must-know insights. Ready to stay ahead?
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How to Set Up a Fintech Team Who Won’t Let You Down
A bad fintech hire can cost you millions in security risks, compliance failures, and technical debt. Yet, finding the right developer is harder than ever—especially when fintech demands more than just strong coding skills. They need to understand security protocols, financial APIs, and the ever-changing world of regulations. Should you hire in-house? Go remote? Outsource? We break down the smartest hiring strategies, key skills to look for, and mistakes that could sink your fintech ambitions.
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Core Banking Software: The Foundation of Every Great Fintech Business
Choosing core banking software isn’t just a tech decision—it’s a business-critical move. Get it wrong, and you’re stuck with a system that slows you down, drains resources, and leaves you scrambling to patch issues. But with the right platform, you unlock scalability, seamless integrations, and ironclad compliance. We’ve analyzed the top 10 solutions, breaking down their pros, cons, and best use cases so you can make the smartest choice.
Payment Processing: Who’s Really the Best for Your Business?
Stripe, Adyen, PayPal—the usual suspects. But are they actually the best for your business? Every payment processor comes with trade-offs: fees, settlement times, global coverage, fraud prevention. Choose wrong, and you bleed money on hidden costs or lose customers due to payment failures. We break down the leading payment processors and their real impact on your bottom line.
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Card Issuing: The Smartest Revenue Stream You’re Not Using
Big brands aren’t the only ones issuing payment cards anymore. More businesses are leveraging custom-branded cards to drive loyalty, gain financial insights, and unlock new revenue streams. Thanks to platforms like Marqeta and Galileo, launching your own card is now faster and easier than ever. But is it right for your business? And what’s the catch? We break it down.
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Fintech Apps That Go Down Lose Money—Here’s How to Stay Online
Every second of downtime costs you users, revenue, and reputation. High availability and fault tolerance aren’t luxuries—they’re the bare minimum for any fintech app. So, how do you build a system that doesn’t crash under pressure? Load balancing, database replication, disaster recovery—these aren’t just buzzwords; they’re survival tactics. We walk you through the strategies that keep fintech platforms running 24/7.