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Blocto Accelerates Account Abstraction With Launch Of ERC-4337 Compatible Wallet

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PARIS, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Blocto, a leading cross-chain wallet application and multi-chain Web3 ecosystem, today unveiled its ERC-4337 compatible wallet at the Ethereum Community Conference (EthCC), marking a significant milestone in the industry’s effort to push the frontiers of account abstraction (AA) innovation. The launch took place at AAvolution: Account Abstraction Village at the heart of EthCC, where Blocto convened discussions amongst key ecosystem players such as the Ethereum Foundation, Polygon, zkSync, Stackup, Etherspot, Gelato, and Fuse Labs.

Heralded as the key to bring Ethereum to the next billion users, account abstraction implements programmable smart contracts for payment experiences. By dramatically improving accessibility and security of crypto wallets, AA brings frictionless useability to the forefront of Web3. This enables non crypto-native users, regardless of their technological know-how, to seamlessly interact and engage with digital assets.

Bringing the world of Web3 to the Web2 masses with Account Abstraction

Key thematic discussions about the history, current state of play and the future of AA innovation were held at AAvolution: Account Abstraction Village. This included topics ranging from account abstraction infrastructure, overcoming developer limitations in account and gas abstraction, simplification of user experience in Web3 onboarding to multi-chain interoperability as Web3’s key to mass adoption.  

Addressing the relative nascency of account abstraction deployment across the Web3 ecosystem, industry experts deliberated on streamlining both builder and user experiences for AA to complement existing infrastructure, rather than to displace incumbent technologies. Signaling major progress in Ethereum’s roadmap to achieve trustless, censorship-resistant smart accounts, panelists showcased the next iteration of AA-enabled innovation to assist developers in their building journey.

Tom Teman, ERC-4337 Product Manager, Ethereum Foundation, said: “Frictionless useability and comprehensive security will be the key catalysts to bring Ethereum to the mainstream. Following the launch of ERC-4337, I’m thrilled to witness an impressive variety of account abstraction innovations deployed across the ecosystem at EthCC. Programmable smart accounts will revolutionize wallet UX development and how people interact with decentralized applications (“dApps”). I’m proud to support the onboarding of the next billion users to Web3 alongside numerous projects building in this space.”

Building on the open-source ethos of Web3, the event also saw active discussions around the interoperability for AA wallets to work seamlessly across blockchain networks and protocols. This is fundamental to greater onboarding of Web2 users, through smart contract wallets that open up more pathways into Web3.

Luis Schliesske, Co-Founder, Gelato said: “At Gelato, we believe multi-chain is the future. With Gelato’s multi-chain Account Abstraction tooling, it has never been easier for Web3 developers to build user experiences that rival and even surpass those of Web2 apps. We make it so that applications, like Connext, GnosisPay, and many others, and their users, don’t have to deal with all the friction that is inherent to blockchain interactions and just enjoy all the fun parts!”

The key benefit of AA rests in its ability to create wallets that are more accessible to users who are not well acquainted with Web3 user interface. This brings Web3’s underlying ethos of permissionless decentralization to the masses, advancing the industry’s roadmap to achieve a frictionless future of self-custodial financial technology.

Breaking blockchain’s barriers to entry with Blocto’s ERC-4337 compatible wallet

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The newly launched Blocto wallet is fully compatible with ERC-4337 – the Ethereum standard that achieves account abstraction without the need for consensus-layer changes to the protocol. This standard enhances the functionality, security and overall user experience (UX) of wallets within the Ethereum ecosystem, surmounting many existing challenges related to digital asset payments.

Aimed at making Web3 more accessible to the masses, Blocto is a pioneer in coinless onboarding, enabled by its chain-agnostic, universal gas fee solution, Blocto Points. Recognizing the inertia that new users face when embarking on their Web3 journey, Blocto will provide free Blocto Points to new users for subsidization of their first 50-100 blockchain transactions. By eliminating the need for native crypto tokens to start, Blocto significantly lowers barriers to entry for users to navigate the interconnected Web3 ecosystem with confidence.

Powered by AA, Blocto’s ERC-4337 compatible wallet utilizes a decentralized paymaster to enact a novel freemium model for Web3 user acquisition. Augmented by a bundled transaction journey, users will benefit from an accelerated and friction-free transaction experience to spend more time on engagement and interaction across dApps.

With the introduction of social logins to complement existing email logins, Blocto users do not need complicated seed phrases to access their digital wallet. By eliminating multiple steps in the onboarding process, Blocto simplifies the onboarding experience to allow unbridled access to Web3 in under thirty seconds, while allowing dApps to significantly increase chances of onboarding funnel conversions with Blocto SDK integration.

Delivering on a highly intuitive UX and enhanced secure key rotation, Blocto sets itself apart from incumbents by leveraging a flexible custodial key management model. Providing users with the ability to dictate control and ownership over their digital assets, users can set their Blocto wallet in either custodial or non-custodial mode to securely explore the world of Web3.

The capabilities of AA brings the most clean and flexible on-chain UX approach, enabling Web3 wallets to offer a familiar interface that is modeled after the everyday digital banking experience. With social logins and subsidized transaction fees, Blocto’s ERC-4337 wallet offers a user-friendly and accessible way to onboard the next generation of internet users into a decentralized future.

Hsuan Lee, Co-founder and CEO, Blocto, said: “Accessibility and interoperability are key principles that guide our approach to Web3. With the launch of Blocto’s ERC-4337 compatible wallet, we are creating a streamlined solution that makes blockchain technologies simpler and more accessible to everyone. Designed specifically for users regardless of their level of experience, the power of account abstraction provides a seamlessly optimized, UX-led gateway for all to meaningfully interact and engage with the limitless possibilities of the Web3 ecosystem. This ushers in a new era of instantaneous, secure transactions that surmount existing barriers, to ultimately instigate a transformative shift in the way we think about our global payment rails.” 

Marking its advent as one of the industry-firsts to achieve ERC-4337 compatibility, Blocto is a recognised leader in the field of account abstraction. Technologically similar to its predecessor with several elemental upgrades, Blocto has utilized smart contract wallet architecture since its inception.

Since its Series A round in February 2023, Blocto has amassed 100+ integrated ecosystem partners, over 1.6 million active users, and increased its company valuation eightfold to $80 million. Leveraging investor support from strategic partners Mark Cuban, IPX (formerly Line Friends) and 500 Global (formerly 500 Startups), the company continues to enhance expansion of its interconnected multi-chain ecosystem, while bolstering product and infrastructure development aimed at simplifying the Web3 onboarding process.

Looking ahead, Blocto will be integrating with multiple leading EVM-compatible Layer 2 blockchains and fostering growth of the wider Web3 industry through strategic ecosystem accelerator programs.

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About Blocto

Blocto is an all-in-one cross-chain smart contract wallet ecosystem that offers a seamless, unified experience in a comprehensive platform. Blocto SDK enables instant Web3 integration for builders, developers and innovators with significantly lowered user acquisition costs.

Since its founding in 2019, Blocto has been an industry pioneer in the field of account abstraction (AA), driving wide-scale adoption of digital assets — by launching one of the most extensive ERC-4337 compatible crypto wallets, prioritizing user experience and simplifying the onboarding process.

Today, Blocto is one of the most influential blockchain projects in the industry, having recently secured a Series A funding round with investors like Mark Cuban, IPX (previously Line Friends) and 500 Global.

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XDI Launches XDI Climate Risk Hub: A New Platform for On-Demand Physical Climate Risk Analysis

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Technology tested by regulators and banks now available to all sectors

NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — XDI (Cross Dependency Initiative) is today launching the XDI Climate Risk Hub from New York Climate Week, an innovative platform that provides on-demand, physical climate risk analysis for financial institutions, companies, and governments worldwide.

“This new platform enables users to conduct real-time assessment of assets located anywhere in the world under a single, auditable methodology. It addresses the growing demand for accurate, comparable climate risk analysis to support decision-making across industries and jurisdictions,” says Dr Karl Mallon, Co Founder and Head of Science and Technology, XDI (Cross Dependency Initiative).

The XDI Climate Risk Hub technology was first launched in May this year via a new platform developed with The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) – Hong Kong’s central banking institution. The HKMA Physical Risk Assessment Platform – which is currently being rolled out in a phased approach – offers all Hong Kong banks free access to instant and secure physical climate risk analysis. It is the first initiative of its kind in the international banking sector.

Now, with its broader release, the XDI Climate Risk Hub expands its reach to meet the needs of clients from all sectors, and with assets located anywhere in the world.

The XDI Climate Risk Hub offers world-leading physical climate risk analysis at the touch of a button, from screening a single asset or portfolios of tens of thousands of assets, to performing in-depth analysis for due diligence and adaptation planning. Users can utilise the platform for a wide range of applications, including counterparty risk analysis, infrastructure risk assessments, operational risk assessments, and adaptation planning.  It also allows users to screen new sites for climate risk, dive deep into high-risk asset subsets, and meet compliance and disclosure obligations. 

The XDI Climate Risk Hub features three risk rating bands, and suite of financial risk metrics, for nine climate hazards, four climate scenarios, five-year time steps for analysis through to 2100, and a spatial resolution of up to 5m x 5m.

XDI views the launch of the XDI Climate Risk Hub as a critical step in its mission to make high-quality climate data accessible to as many decision-makers as possible.  The increasing focus on adaptation in the platform, with new features being introduced throughout the rest of the year, is part of its commitment to supporting banks, companies and governments move from risk to resilience.

About XDI     

The team behind XDI (Cross Dependency Initiative) was established in 2007, making the group the world’s longest standing independent specialist in physical climate risk and adaptation analytics. Today, XDI is the largest provider of physical climate risk analysis to banks in the world. XDI is part of The Climate Risk Group.

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First Pacific Bank expands its instant payments offerings with Finastra, driving growth

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With Finastra Payments To Go, the bank enhances its payments infrastructure and unlocks new opportunities 

LAKE MARY, Fla., Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Finastra today announced that First Pacific Bank, a Southern California-based community bank that offers custom financial solutions for individuals and businesses, has selected Finastra Payments To Go to modernize its payments infrastructure. The cloud-based, SaaS payments hub solution will help the bank to deliver FedNow send and receive services 24/7, support ISO 20022 compliance, and enable its projected growth. 

As part of Finastra’s commitment to Open Finance, Payments To Go offers seamless connectivity to other software providers, fintechs, and financial institutions, giving banks the flexibility needed to deploy modern and agile payment solutions quickly and efficiently.

“Our selection of Payments To Go was driven by the need for a robust instant payments platform that supports our growth and innovation plans, particularly as we expand our commercial business,” said Sharokin Badal, SVP, Director of Deposit and Treasury Services at First Pacific Bank. “With Finastra, our customers will benefit from additional payment offerings, enabling better cash flow and financial management. The modernity and scalability of Payments To Go, along with its seamless integration with our existing vendors, make it the ideal solution.”

Deployed on Microsoft Azure cloud, Payments To Go provides the bank with the agility needed to offer new and innovative payments rails, including FedNow Service. As one of the first software providers in the industry to complete certification for the FedNow Service and ISO 20022 compliance, Finastra is well-positioned to provide financial institutions with the ability to deliver instant payment services around the clock, with more than 200 customers across the US able to launch FedNow Service through its solutions.

“Our payments as a service solution provides First Pacific Bank with a modern infrastructure that enables scalability and an enhanced customer experience,” said Radha Suvarna, Chief Product Officer, Payments at Finastra. “We’re pleased that the bank selected us to not just prepare them for regulatory and compliance requirements, but to support the team as they meet the moment to unlock new opportunities in payments innovation.”

“Readiness for both ISO 20022 messaging standards for Fedwire and the FedNow Service are critically important for community-based financial institutions to stay competitive and compliant as the instant payments space continues to evolve,” said Erika Baumann, Director Commercial Banking and Payments at Datos Insights. “By aligning with global standards and embracing new payment rails, community banks are well positioned to improve their offerings.”

To learn more about Payments To Go, visit Finastra at Sibos 2024 on stand G30.

About Finastra
Finastra is a global provider of financial services software applications across Lending, Payments, Treasury and Capital Markets, and Universal (retail and digital) Banking. Committed to unlocking the potential of people, businesses and communities everywhere, its vision is to accelerate the future of Open Finance through technology and collaboration, and its pioneering approach is why it is trusted by ~8,100 financial institutions, including 45 of the world’s top 50 banks. For more information, visit finastra.com.

About First Pacific Bank
First Pacific Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of First Pacific Bancorp (OTC Pink: FPBC) and is a growing community bank catering to individuals, professionals, and small-to-medium sized businesses throughout Southern California. With a history that spans 17 years, the Bank offers a personalized approach, access to decision makers, a broad range of solutions, and a commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience. First Pacific Bank operates locations in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Diego County, and the Inland Empire. For more information, visit firstpacbank.com or call 888.BNK.AT.FPB.

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Digital Banking Platform Market to Reach $168.3 Billion, Globally, by 2032 at 20.9% CAGR: Allied Market Research

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The digital banking platform is experiencing growth due to several factors such as surge in the number of Internet users, growth in a shift from traditional banking to online banking and rise in demand for personalized banking services.

WILMINGTON, Del., Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Allied Market Research published a report, titled, Digital Banking Platform Market by Component (Solutions and Services), Deployment Model (On-Premises and Cloud), Type (Retail Banking and Corporate Banking), and Mode (Online Banking and Mobile Banking): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2024-2032. According to the report, the digital banking platform market was valued at $30.4 billion in 2023, and is estimated to reach $168.3 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 20.9% from 2024 to 2032.

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Prime determinants of growth 

The global digital banking platform is experiencing growth due to several factors such as surge in the number of Internet users, growth in a shift from traditional banking to online banking and rise in demand for personalized banking services. However, security and compliance issues in digital banking platforms, lack of digital literacy in emerging countries, and technical concerns associated with new technology integration and legacy systems hinder the market growth. Moreover, growth in the usage of machine learning and artificial intelligence in digital banking platforms, along with the increase in innovative banking services offer remunerative opportunities for the expansion of the global digital banking platforms market. 

Report coverage & details:

Report Coverage

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Forecast Period

2024–2032

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Base Year

2023

Market Size in 2023

$30.4 billion 

Market Size in 2032

$168.3 billion

CAGR

20.9 %

No. of Pages in Report

250

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Segments covered

Component, Deployment Model, Type, Mode, and Region

Drivers

•  Surge in the number of Internet users 

•  Growth in a shift from traditional banking to online banking 

•  Increase in demand for personalized banking services

Opportunities

•  Growth in the usage of machine learning and artificial intelligence in digital banking platforms 

•  Increase in innovative banking services

Restraints

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•  Security and compliance issues in digital banking platforms

•  Lack of digital literacy in emerging countries 

•  Technical concerns associated with new technology integration and legacy systems

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Segment Highlights

The solution segment is expected to lead the market during the forecast period.

By component, the solution segment held the highest market share in 2023, accounting for nearly three-fourths of the global digital banking platform market. Increase in focus on customer acquisition among bankers, rising investment in for solutions loan processing, and the effective management of established communication among bank professionals and customers are expected to drive the demand for the solution segment in the digital banking platform market.

The cloud segment is expected to lead the market during the forecast period.

By deployment mode, the on-premises segment held the highest market share in 2023, accounting for more than half of the global digital banking platform revenue and is likely to retain its dominance during the forecast period. The on-premises model is considered widely useful in large enterprises, as it involves a significant investment and organizations need to purchase interconnected servers, as well as software to manage the system, which is expected to drive market growth.

However, the cloud segment is projected to attain the highest CAGR between 2023 and 2032, owing to the adoption of a cloud strategy delivers several numbers of key benefits for businesses in the digital banking industry, such as the ease of implementation, low cost, and unlimited accessibility, which propels the growth of the cloud segment.

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The retail banking segment is expected to garner the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

By type, the retail banking segment held the highest market share in 2023, accounting for almost two-thirds of the global digital banking platform revenue and is likely to retain its dominance during the forecast period. The growth is attributed to a surge in the customer base who are willing to shift towards online methods of banking, as it provides easy and convenient access to banking services. In addition, the increase in internet penetration globally contributes to this segment’s growth.

The mobile banking segment is expected to garner the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

By mode, the online banking segment held the highest market share in 2023, accounting for nearly three-fourths of the global digital banking platform revenue and is likely to retain its dominance during the forecast period. The growth is driven by an increase in preference for digitization & automation, rise in usage of Fintech, which are computer programs, and financial services supported by technology drive the growth of this segment.

However, the mobile banking segment is projected to attain the highest CAGR between 2023 and 2032, owing to the technological advancements in mobile banking such as the delivery of personalized real-time customer service through smart bots, rise in usage of mobile devices allowing users to obtain instant customer assistance, drive the market growth.

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North America to maintain its dominance by 2032

Based on region, North America held the highest market share in terms of revenue in 2023, accounting for almost two-fifths of the global digital banking platform revenue and is expected to rule the roost in terms of revenue during the forecast timeframe. The growth is driven by the constant advancements in information technology causing increased development of interactive and consumer-friendly user interfaces of the websites and applications that have led to changes in the preference of consumers for banking services.

Players

  • Appway
  • Cor Financial Solution Ltd.
  • Edgeverve
  • FIS Global
  • Fiserv, Inc.
  • nCino Inc.
  • Oracle Corporation
  • SAP SE
  • Temenos
  • Vsoft Corporation

The report provides a detailed analysis of these key players in the global digital banking platform. These players have adopted different strategies such as new product launches, collaborations, expansion, joint ventures, agreements, and others to increase their market share and maintain dominant shares in different regions. The report is valuable in highlighting business performance, operating segments, product portfolio, and strategic moves of market players to showcase the competitive scenario.

Key Benefits for Stakeholders

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  • This report provides a quantitative analysis of the digital banking platform market segments, current trends, estimations, and dynamics of the digital banking platform market analysis from 2024 to 2032 to identify the prevailing digital banking platform market opportunity.
  • The market research is offered along with information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
  • Porter’s five forces analysis highlights the potency of buyers and suppliers to enable stakeholders make profit-oriented business decisions and strengthen their supplier-buyer network.
  • In-depth analysis of the digital banking platform market segmentation assists to determine the prevailing digital banking platform market opportunities.
  • Major countries in each region are mapped according to their revenue contribution to the global market.
  • Market player positioning facilitates benchmarking and provides a clear understanding of the present position of the market players.
  • The report includes the analysis of the regional as well as global digital banking platform market trends, key players, market segments, application areas, and market growth strategies.

Digital Banking Platform Market Report Highlights

By Component

  • Solutions
  • Services

By Deployment Model

  • On-Premises
  • Cloud

By Type

  • Retail Banking
  • Corporate Banking

By Mode

  • Online Banking
  • Mobile Banking

By Region

  • North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
  • Europe (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK, Russia, Rest of Europe)
  • Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Rest of Asia-Pacific)
  • LAMEA (Brazil, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Argentina, Rest of LAMEA)

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