Things we're reading today include ...
Trump made more than $1bn from crypto in first year back in office
FIA sets up cryptocurrency investigation unit
'If you're not AI-native, you're not getting funded': European fintech's H1 funding figures
Metro Bank eyes £2bn merger with rival challenger bank Aldermore
Revolut expansion continues with launch of full-service bank in Australia
Warrington Council's sale of £30m Redwood Bank shares collapses
UK ethical fintech boss tried to set up arms deals with Wirecard’s Marsalek
Russia passes historic crypto rules to regulate trading and target foreign trade
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...