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Ian Kane

CEO / Co-FounderUnbanked

Charlotte, NC

Member Since January 2022

Skills

blockchain
cryptocurrency
fintech

About

Ian Kane is the CEO & Co-Founder of Unbanked, a global fin-tech platform built on blockchain. Predicated on the ethos that people should be in control of their own money, Unbanked connects traditional enterprise, fintech, and banking systems with blockchain infrastructure, expanding the utility of cryptocurrency for investing and everyday purchases like never before. The company has a suite of highly bespoke financial products which enable both the banked, unbanked, and underbanked to create a financial experience as unique as the life they live. You can connect with Ian on LinkedIn or follow him on Twitter.

Published content

7 Reasons Consumers Are Looking at Cryptocurrency-powered Debit & Credit Cards

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In recent years, cryptocurrency-powered debit and credit cards have emerged as a functional financial product for crypto holders.

Decentralized Finance: How DeFi Yields Are Generated

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Yield farming comes with risk, whether you’re a lender or borrower.

10 Perks to Attract Top-Notch Candidates

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Offering additional benefits can increase the chances of not only drawing in attractive candidates, but also retaining your current workforce. In today’s job market, a high salary alone is no longer enough to entice high-quality candidates. Companies instead will need to consider offering additional benefits that appeal to job seekers looking for flexibility in their work lives and more meaning from the work they do.  From the ability to work from home and more PTO to programs dedicated to developing employees professionally, adopting these benefits may allow employers to draw in more prospects and retain their current workforce. Below, 10 members of Newsweek Expert Forum each share one perk companies should consider offering to attract top candidates in today’s competitive work environment. 

Web3: The Value Transfer Economy

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The evolution of the internet continues with Web 3.0, or Web3, technology.

11 Ways Business Leaders Can Approach Practicing Mindfulness

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Taking even a short break during the workday to focus on centering and caring for oneself is critical when running a business. Every entrepreneur knows that running a business is an endeavor that can easily spill stress over to areas of life outside of work. That’s why practicing mindfulness is top of mind for business leaders wanting to change this unhealthy dynamic. While telling yourself to slow down and focus on something besides work seems simple enough, taking a break, even one as short as five minutes, is easier said than done. To help leaders learn how to take it easy, 11 Newsweek Expert Forum members share advice on how one can simply approach practicing mindfulness while also operating a successful business.

13 Ways To Establish Authentic Connections With New Clients or Colleagues

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A commitment to authenticity and open communication can help you build relationships that last long term. In business, establishing an authentic relationship with each and every person you meet is critical to building a professional network that helps you meet with the right people and source new opportunities. Building these kinds of connections with new people, such as clients or coworkers, doesn’t even require a lot of effort; in fact, being yourself and genuinely asking how you can help can go a long way in building a long-lasting relationship. To help professionals interested in cultivating business relationships, 13 Newsweek Expert Forum members share recommendations on how to best build rapport with a new client or colleague.

Company details

Unbanked

Company bio

Unbanked is a global fintech solution built on blockchain. Predicated on the belief that financial access and control is a fundamental human right, Unbanked connects traditional enterprise, and banking systems with blockchain infrastructure, expanding the utility of cryptocurrency for investing and everyday purchases. Unbanked provides consumers with crypto-friendly financial services like FDIC-insured bank accounts, debit cards, and rewards, which enable both the banked, unbanked, and underbanked to create a financial experience as unique as the life they live.

Industry

Business

Area of focus

fintech
banking
Cryptocurrency

Company size

11 - 50