FinTech and the Future of Crypto

Perhaps it was a natural expansion of the cryptocurrency boom. Popular digital cryptocurrency options like Bitcoin or Dogecoin are an increasingly accepted form of payment for real-world items. This additional form of spending power moves cryptocurrency beyond a part of an investment portfolio.   People with cryptocurrency investments have a digital wallet that holds electronic coins. […]

2022 Predictions for Telehealth 

It wasn’t so long ago that the idea of holding a video conference to discuss your test results with your doctor was a foreign concept. If you had a medical issue, you called to schedule an appointment and visit your doctor in person. If you had questions that potentially required another visit to the doctor’s […]

2022 Tech That Pose a Risk to Your App

With nearly every aspect of our daily lives having something to do with technology, it stands to reason that society is largely trusting of its tech. However, this isn’t exactly true. In fact, the exact opposite is more likely, with a recent study concluding that approximately 86% of individuals no longer trust Big Tech companies. […]

How IoT is Transforming Work From Home 

In late 2019 early 2020 COVID-19 upended our world. From New York to San Francisco, millions of businesses around the country closed their doors and required employees to work remotely to curb the spread of the deadly COVID-19 virus. Fortunately, to the benefit of individuals and businesses around the world new technologies stepped in the […]

Dogtown Media Announces New Partnership With Hydrogen

Dogtown Media is excited to announce that we’ve joined forces with revolutionary FinTech development platform Hydrogen! Fueling the Future of FinTech Headquartered in the Flatiron District of New York City, Hydrogen is the maker of the Hydro blockchain, a new public ledger for a new global economy. Hydrogen’s set of APIs allows developers around the world […]

When Are Robo-Advisors the Right Choice?

It’s undeniable that robots are part of our future; they already play huge roles in numerous facets of our everyday lives right now. But should you rely on robo-advisors to control your finances? Many modern investors struggle with this hot topic. In a new piece for CNBC, Eric Jansen, the founder, president and chief investment […]

How FinTech Is Boosting Both Big and Small Businesses

It’s indisputable that FinTech development is changing the business game. And contrary to what most people would assume, it’s not just producing results that only benefit enterprises — FinTech is affecting every facet of the marketplace, courtesy of big tech players along with niche software development companies for small businesses. Evening the Playing Field An […]

FinTech Is Taking on Retirement With Tontines

Every part of the financial ecosystem is susceptible to disruption, and retirement is no exception. With a global market value hovering around $41 trillion, it’s no wonder that FinTech and blockchain developers are turning their eyes towards transforming this sector. And they may have found their engine for change in “tontines“. A Different Way to Retire […]

How Blockchain is Saving Marine Life

With the media’s limelight more focused on global warming, poaching, and other man-made environmental issues in recent years, sustainable living has become a priority for people to practice in their day-to-day. But sometimes, this can prove to be difficult, especially when there is a lack of contextual information about the products you may be purchasing. […]

2018 Will Bring More Enforcement to the FinTech Frontier

For the most part, the FinTech frontier has been unbridled by traditional financial institutions. But much to the dismay of blockchain and FinTech developers, that will probably change in 2018. As we saw in 2017, governments, banks, and other organizations are starting to take notice of the current state of FinTech. And for better or […]