Things we're reading today include ...
- Crypto trading volumes soar, BlackRock files to launch spot Ethereum ETF, while Tether goes Bitcoin mining - CityAM
- Crypto firm Tether says it has frozen $225 mln linked to human trafficking | Reuters
- US SEC sues Kraken crypto exchange over failure to register | Reuters
- Strategizing your fintech exit in a turbulent market — top 3 questions to tackle | TechCrunch
- How a New Report from SVB Judges the Future of Fintech (thefinancialbrand.com)
- Central Bank Digital Currency Development Enters the Next Phase (imf.org)
- AT1 rush shows bank investors have short memories (ft.com)

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...