Things we're reading today include ...
- Let crypto burn
- U.S. banks to pounce on fintech deals as valuations plunge
- XRP Standard to Be Used by Major Commonwealth Bank
- Hunt overrules Bank of England to push ahead with plans for Big Bang 2.0
- Government slashes bank surcharge in boost for the City
- AI tool predicts when a bank should be bailed out

Chris M Skinner
Chris Skinner is best known as an independent commentator on the financial markets through his blog, TheFinanser.com, as author of the bestselling book Digital Bank, and Chair of the European networking forum the Financial Services Club. He has been voted one of the most influential people in banking by The Financial Brand (as well as one of the best blogs), a FinTech Titan (Next Bank), one of the Fintech Leaders you need to follow (City AM, Deluxe and Jax Finance), as well as one of the Top 40 most influential people in financial technology by the Wall Street Journal's Financial News. To learn more click here...