Things we're reading today include ...
BritCard backlash: Fintech leaders warn against government monopoly on digital identity
Ripple Integration SWIFT Signals a New Era for Cryptocurrency
Crypto ‘goddess’ convicted in world’s largest seizure
Bank of England Governor suggests stablecoins need insurance
Shawbrook prepares to launch initial public offering
This Nigerian immigrant’s remittance struggles inspired a fintech that spans continents
EU Neobanks Target Gen Z With US Expansion
Royal Bank of Scotland Edinburgh Gogarburn site 20 years on
Hero waiter foils potential bloodbath after overhearing customers talk about shooting up nearby bank
And day two of SIBOS:
Sibos 2025: Cybersecurity, AI and quantum dominate industry panel
Cybersecurity and tech partnerships
Are new products fulfilling their hyped-up promise: Digital assets?

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...