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Stablecoin Enablers: Who Turns Digital Dollars into Everyday Money?
Stablecoin issuers can create digital dollars, but that’s only the beginning. For these tokens to really matter, people must be able to spend them, transfer them, and accept them in everyday life. That’s where the enablers come in, the companies building the rails and forging the partnerships that make stablecoins practical for things like online […]
Where are the women in the payments C-suite?
When people talk about fintech, the words that come up most often are innovation, disruption, and the future of finance. The industry has transformed the way we pay, move, and manage money in just over a decade. Digital wallets, real-time transfers, and borderless platforms have all become part of our daily lives thanks to fintech’s […]
Mollie x GoCardless: a deal in motion
European fintech is in the middle of a consolidation wave. In just the first half of 2025, there were 62 acquisitions, up from 57 in the same period last year. Now, one of the most talked-about deals is brewing: Dutch PSP Mollie is close to acquiring UK payments unicorn GoCardless. At first glance, Mollie and […]
Q2 2025 fintech jobs report
Europe’s fintech industry keeps growing fast, but this rapid growth brings a new challenge: finding the right talent. In this blog, we take a closer look at key hiring trends in Q2 2025 across the Payments, Open Banking, BNPL, and BaaS sectors. Using real job data from top fintech companies and insights from our recruitment […]
BNPL Organizational Structure
How Top Teams Are Built to Scale At PCN, we’ve always believed that how a company is built matters just as much as what it offers. In the BNPL Report 2025, our team dug deep into the organizational structures, workforce models, and strategic choices of Europe’s leading Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) players, from Klarna […]
From Chatbots to Job Cuts: Klarna’s AI Shakeup & the Future of Fintech Talent
Klarna’s AI Shakeup and the Future of Fintech Talent Since its founding in 2005, Klarna has positioned itself as a leading player in the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) and digital payments space, expanding its services to over 45 countries, supporting more than 150 million users, and partnering with 675,000 merchants globally. As fintech evolves, […]
The Best and Worst Times of the Year for Job Hunting
Timing can play a crucial role in your job search. While job opportunities exist year-round, certain periods are better for landing a position than others. Understanding the best and worst times to look for jobs can help you optimise your job search strategy, boost your chances of success, and avoid frustrating periods when hiring tends […]
Top 7 European Open Banking Platforms to Watch in 2024
Open Banking is revolutionising the financial space in Europe, allowing for a more competitive and transparent market. The system pushes financial institutions to open up their systems and securely share data, enabling new services and innovation. Nevertheless, making the right choice of platform is essential if you want to fully utilise the benefits of open […]
Why are more companies hiring freelancers in 2024?
Why are more companies hiring freelancers in 2024? According to the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KvK), the number of freelancers in the Netherlands has increased by 85% over the past decade, indicating a major trend towards freelance hiring by companies. Today, the Netherlands is home to 1.6 million freelancers! This increase in freelance workers is […]
5 Key Insights for Success in High-Growth Startups: Lessons from Andrius Bičeika from Revolut
Earlier last year, we had the pleasure of hosting Andrius Bičeika from Revolut on In Check with Fintech. Throughout the episode, Andrius not only spoke about his experience at Revolut, but also shared a wealth of insights into navigating the world of high-growth startups. Here are some of the key takeaways from the podcast episode […]