financial times
The unbanked entrepreneur
"THIS IS THE STORY OF THE MISSING BILLION AND THEIR ENTREPRENEURIAL JOURNEY"
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More than one billion people worldwide do not have access to the global financial system.

Whilst digital transformation has made information and communication instant, the ability to transact and trade digitally is still not universal.
However, there are entrepreneurial businesses and pioneers fighting to level the playing field.

This is their story-the story of the Unbanked Entrepreneur.


Whether it’s ordering a pizza or booking your next holiday, all online payments require a bank account—yet over 2 billion adults worldwide remain unbanked, limiting their participation in the digital economy. They rely solely on cash, which cannot be spent online.

Boom Technologies Ltd (“Boom”) bridges this gap by digitising cash and connecting it to the global digital economy, empowering everyone to securely spend, accept, and save cash online—without ever needing a bank, while maintaining robust compliance with AML/KYC regulations. Each transaction is traceable, verified, and compliant with local and international financial regulations.

Digital assets are generally subject to high volatility, regulatory uncertainty, and operational risk. Users should conduct their own due diligence and may wish to seek independent financial advice before engaging in any digital asset activity.

Tokenised Cash on Boom — including the tokenised GBP (bGBP) — should not experience volatility because they are backed 1:1 by GBP-denominated reserves held in-country for the benefit of bGBP holders. These reserves are managed in a Boom Reserve Fund, custodied by regulated financial institutions, and may consist of short-term Government bonds, gold, Bitcoin, and cash.

Boom Technologies Ltd, registered in England & Wales (Company No. 15034868), is not a bank, does not operate as one, and does not intend to become one. Boom is not authorised or regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Over 2 billion adults worldwide remain unbanked, limiting access to the digital economy. Most online payments require a bank account, but many still rely on cash, which can’t be used online.

Boom Technologies Ltd (“Boom”) digitises cash, enabling anyone to securely spend, accept, and save it online—without needing a bank account. Transactions are verified, traceable, and compliant with AML/KYC standards.

While digital assets involve volatility and regulatory risk, Boom’s tokenised GBP (bGBP) is backed 1:1 by GBP reserves held by regulated custodians. These may include government bonds, gold, Bitcoin, and cash.

Boom is not a bank and is not authorised or regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

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