Crypto and AI Fraud in 2026: How Scams Evolved and How to Spot Them
The fraud market continues to surge, and not surprisingly, its maturation is tightly connected to the growth of the cryptocurrency and AI market, where every participant wants to get sky-high interest rates. A shortcut to prosperity becomes a common dream, and fraudsters know how to sell that. That’s why everything came together in recent years: […]
When Faster Money Raises Risk: How Banks Rebuild Trust in 2026
Payments in 2026 have turned into a test of trust. Customers still care about price and convenience, yet the real battle lies deeper. They increasingly ask whether a bank can verify identity fast, stop fraud without blocking good users, and move money in seconds at any hour. This matters because the threat model changed. In […]
Crypto Fundraising in 2026: The Post-ICO Playbook
The ICO era did not end because crypto fundraising failed. That happened because the model broke under its own weight. And what followed was less a collapse, but more of a reset. By 2026, crypto fundraising looks very different. Capital flows through private rounds, structured token sales, and regulated infrastructure. Rules and compliance matter severely, […]
Scaling Fintech in Southeast Asia: What Global Firms Must Know
Southeast Asia has become one of the most important battlegrounds for global fintech, crypto, and digital finance companies. What used to be seen as an “emerging market” is now a core growth engine for the global financial system, driven by mobile-first consumers, a massive SME economy, and one of the highest rates of digital financial […]
TOKEN2049 Singapore 2025 Takeaways: Stablecoins, Tokenisation, and RWAs
At the start of October 2025, Singapore hosted TOKEN2049 — the defining gathering for the global crypto and blockchain industry. This year’s edition drew over 25,000 participants, founders, investors, regulators, and visionaries to debate the next chapter of digital finance. Our team — Valentina Drofa, Alina Sysoeva, and Maria Tunikova — attended TOKEN2049 Singapore 2025 […]
Is There a Gender Gap in Fintech? Women’s Realities in Numbers
The Gender Gap in Fintech Leadership Fintech promised to democratise finance, to break down inefficiencies, and to give access to the world’s unbanked. Yet beneath its innovation lies an uncomfortable truth: women remain significantly underrepresented in this sector. Globally, women make up less than 13% of fintech leadership positions, according to the IMF. This is […]
5 Principles of Brand Strategy: Valentina Drofa on Leadership in PR for Financial Companies
In the fast-paced and competitive financial sector, building a strong brand is the difference between being noticed or being forgotten. A smart brand strategy for financial companies not only attracts clients but also builds credibility and trust in a highly regulated industry. Valentina Drofa, founder and CEO of Drofa Comms, a global PR agency specialising […]
Top Fintech Trends from iFX Expo International 2025 Brands Need to Know Now
The iFX Expo continues to be one of the most valuable gatherings for professionals at the intersection of finance, technology, and innovation. As a PR agency deeply embedded in fintech and crypto, we attended this year’s event with one goal: to uncover the trends shaping the future of financial services — and how brands can […]
How Business Simulation Games Are Reshaping Corporate Training
The Drofa Comms team is excited to share a new chapter in our corporate training strategy: the introduction of business simulation games as a tool for professional growth, team development, and strategic thinking. This format goes beyond traditional workshops. Business simulation games offer an experiential approach to learning — one that engages employees in real-time […]
Inside TOKEN2049 Dubai 2025: What Do the Global Leaders Think About the Web3 Future?
In the heart of Dubai, TOKEN2049 has once again become the central event for the global crypto and blockchain industry in 2025. Held from April 30 to May 2, 2025, the venue brought together thousands of thought leaders and innovators from across the world for a few days of transformative dialogue. Our team — Valentina […]