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Rawdon AdamsEmail: [email protected]:www.bitt.com 1
Bitt Company Introduction
@Caribbean Association of Banks Miami FL.
June 8, 2019
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What has created Bitt?What is possible?● Emergence of blockchain technology opens the
window to create substantial new company.
● An interoperable Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) makes it possible to leapfrog traditional development process.
● Intermediary-free model well suited to financial transactions. Up to x10 cost/value benefit to financial institutions, government and merchants.
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Merchants Where Digital Currency must out-perform:
Actions:
Objective of the Enterprise business:
WHERE TO PLAY
Where to play:CENTRAL BANKS: Reduce costs of cash reliance,
poor settlement times, and de-risk through improved KYC/AML.
Merchant/Consumer Wallet: Strong need for cash replacement in highly unbanked regions, leveraging
high smartphone penetration.
VISION: To create a blockchain enabled digital currency ecosystem. AMBITION
• Build software that allows Central Bank to securely manage currency in a digital environment.
• Build monitoring and reporting functions to ensure transparency and security.
• Build software that allows the distribution of digital currency intra-bank and to customer wallets.
• Build settlement software.
• Integrate to Financial Institution.
• Build Bill Pay solution
• Build Payroll solution
• Develop Multiple location functionality.
• Integrate with POS system.
• Support multiple currencies• Support Integration to Financial
Institutions.• Develop training programs to support
all applications.• Develop sales and marketing strategy
for regional expansion.
GOVERNMENTS: Work with governments in developing countries who are rebuilding their infrastructure via
“e-government”.
Reduce high cost of minting, issuance, and handling of
physical currencies.
Simplify the disbursement and collection of government
funds.
Reduce high cost ofKYC-AML compliance and
settlement times.
Implement a convenient cost saving alternative to cash and
credit.
Securly transact with governments, utilities, merchants, and peers
without a bank account.
Governments Financial Institutions ConsumersCentral Banks
Priority Actions/Initiatives
Bitt Enterprise Vision: faster, cheaper, more secure payments through blockchain technology
❏ Major client reference: Eastern Caribbean Central Bank❏ Strong strategic partner in Overstock.com Inc.❏ Within Barbados regulatory regime❏ Unique Digital Monetary System as a Service offering❏ Founding member of the Caribbean Settlement Network
Working Group❏ Compatibility with most existing LFI back office software❏ Market leading smartphone wallet app (22% CAGR)❏ Experienced team, proven execution❏ Founded in 2013 / 50 employees
Bitt “Fast Facts”
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Pilot
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This ECCB CBDC pilot is the first of its kind and will involve a securely minted and issued digital version of the EC dollar (DXCD).
The DXCD will be distributed and used by Licensed Financial Institutions (LFIs) and Non-Bank Financial Institutions across the ECCU. The DXCD will be used to satisfy financial transactions between consumers and merchants, including peer-to-peer transactions, all using smartphone applications.
"Besides its historical and financial impact, the interest this pilot has spurred from central banks around the globe has reinforced
our expectations, not only of market demand, but also of how we can impact economies. We've been looking for a domino to fall
and the first one seems to have."
Rawdon AdamsCEO, Bitt Inc.
Eastern Caribbean Central Bank
Central Banks
Commercial Banks/E-Governments
Cost of minting, securing, shipping and storing currencyMaximizing seigniorageTransaction costs
De-riskingCost & efficiency of KYC/AML processingSettlement times & transaction costsOffering a mobile banking product
MerchantsHigh credit card transaction and bank feesProcessing large transaction volumes of cashLimited access to e-commerce and mobile productsFinancial inclusion
ConsumersInconvenience of having to top up mobile phones and pay billsHigh banking fees and long settlements when sending or transferring moneyFinancial inclusion
Inefficient monetary systems in developing countries create stakeholder problems for:
The Problem
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Commercial Banks/E-GovernmentsUses CBDC for KYC/AML, interbank transactions, settlements
Disbursement of gov’t funds, payment of gov’t fees and taxes
Central BanksMint, issue, revocate central bank digital currency (CBDC); cross-border payments
MerchantsMobile solution that uses CBDC for B2B, customer transactions, cross-border payments, vendor payments, e-commerce, payroll and internal cash management
ConsumersFree Mobile Solution that uses CBDC for payments, top ups, bill pay, government fees, taxes, person to person payments, and person to person cross-border payments
The Solution:Bitt’s Currency Network
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Person to Person Consumers + Merchants
Create an ecosystem of consumer-to-consumer, consumer-to-merchant, merchant-to-merchant, and merchant-to-consumer solutions. Conversions accelerated with targeted marketing, dedicated sales team, financial and retail partners (credit unions, gas stations, grocery stores), and organic growth.
Central Banks + Commercial Banks/E-Governments
Engage central banks through pilot programs and sandboxes which involve central banks, commercial banks, government entities, merchants and consumers
Go To Market Strategy
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mMoney WalletGetting started with mMoney is Free and Easy. You don't need a bunch of documents, a debit or credit card, or even a bank account to use your own money.
Access your money from anywhereall you need is a mobile device and a strong WiFi or data connection.
Secure your moneyKeep unwanted hands and eyes off your money with new biometric login options
Send and receive to anyone, anywhere..Send money to anyone using the mMoney app with the touch of a button.
Track your moneyView your balance and all of your executed transactions at anytime.
Mobile Phone Top UpsTop up your phone or anyone else's using the mobile provider of choice.
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mMoney Merchant
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mMoney Merchants enjoy low fees, faster transactions, increased profitability, efficiency and security through the mMoney app. Go cashless and paperless! #gogreen
Low transaction feesYou shouldn't have to pay a ton of fees per year. Less fees means more money working for you.
Fraud PreventionWe provide the tools to help businesses detect and prevent fraudulent transactions.
No ChargebacksChargebacks are a costly and unfortunate fact of life for many businesses. No worries.
Ease of accepting paymentsReceive instant mobile money payments wherever you are.
Make PaymentsB2C
Bill Payments
Person to Person sending
Teller
Vendor
E-Commerce
Consumer MerchantUsers are able to send digital money to anyone, anywhere.
Consumers are able to purchase goods and services at over 1000 + merchants islandwide
Top Up
Users can top up their data and minutes directly in the app
Users can pay their utilities via the app avoiding long lines and bank charges
A merchant teller facilitates users in the adding of funds to their wallet.They receive lower transaction costs.
Merchants can process transactions via the app at a much lower cost than traditional methods.
Merchants can integrate our online payment solution into their website and provide their customers with a cheaper, alternative payment method
mMoney Ecosystem
Consumer
Product launched December 2017
Over 10,000 consumer wallet holders (+797%, 22% CAGR for 2018)
Over 1,000 merchants (+488%, 17% CAGR for 2018)
Digital payments sandbox overseen by Central Bank of Barbados & Financial Services Commission
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February 2019: ECCB awards digital currency pilot contract to Bitt
TractionPenetration
Governor of the ECCB, Mr. Timothy Antoine, and CEO of Bitt Inc., Mr. Rawdon Adams, after signing the contract to launch the ECCB CBDC pilot.
Signed Memorandums of Understanding with:
The Caribbean Telecommunications Union
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions (CCCU)
Government of Montserrat
Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB)
MSME Stakeholder Groups
Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO)
IBIS Management Associates
Insurance Corporation of Barbados Limited (ICBL)
TractionPartnerships
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Prime Minister of Barbados, Honourable Mia Mottley and CEO of Bitt Inc., Rawdon Adams at mMoney press conference.
Rawdon AdamsCEO
Rawon has a background in finance with 25 years public sector, Fortune
500 company and start-up experience, holds degrees in
economics and political sociology from the University of South Carolina
and the London School of Economics.
Brian PopelkaPresident / COO
Brian was one of the earliest employees at Overstock.com and has held senior executive roles in
merchant and customer support, as well as talent management. He will bring experience in digital startup
growth and infrastructural expansion to Bitt.
Patrick HidalgoCFO
Patrick helped a hedge fund grow from $100MM to $600MM assets under management. Securitized
$15B worth of alternative mortgage loans. Active investor in blockchain
since 2015. Has mentored many startups through the pitching and
due diligence process.
Marla Dukharan Chief Economist
Marla is recognized as a top economist in the Caribbean, and a
leading voice to reduce gender and income inequality and
promote sustainable models for growth. Marla joined Bitt in 2017 seeking to increase financial and
economic inclusion directly.
Sade JemmottGeneral Counsel
Sade is an attorney-at-Law and Certified Trust and Estate Practitioner,
with a background in international commercial law and corporate
advisory services. Professionally focused on the legal and regulatory issues in the financial technology
industry, this Chevening Scholar also holds a Master of Laws as well as a
Master of Science in Integration Studies.
Simon ChantryCBDO
Simon is an honors graduate in Mechanical Engineering, Simon
worked in nuclear commissioning and structural design prior to
switching focus to DLT in 2012. Simon has held a number of
positions since co-founding Bitt, including Director, CBDO, and
COO.
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The TeamManagement
Merchants
Commercial Banks/E-Governments/Credit Unions
Central Banks
Aone now Accepts mMoney
Insurer, Fintech Firm in New Cooperation Deal
IBIS Management Associates Inc, a Curaçao FinTech company, enters into MOU with Bitt Inc.
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PublicRelations
ECCB to Issue World’s first blockchain - based Digital Currency
Bitt, Central Bank and FSC on right track with Regulatory Sandbox Framework
Bitt and Montserrat Gov’t Sign MOU to Create Digital Payment Systems
A Whole New Digital Money World for Barbados
Gov’t: Online is the Way to Go
Press Conference Announcing the Start of the Sandbox