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Things worth reading: 28th January 2026

Things we’re reading today include … Cryptocurrency money laundering reached $82 billion in 2025, Chainalysis says Revolut launches fully licensed digital bank in Mexico Tether will become ‘gold central bank’ in post-dollar world, CEO Ardoino says Can Wells Fargo make it in investment banking? Deutsche Bank sees gold reaching $6 000 per ounce in 2026…

Things worth reading: 27th January 2026

Things we’re reading today include … Why women will shape the next era of finance Major UK bank fined for breaching Russian sanctions Why Muslims worldwide are being ‘debanked’ Europe risks falling further behind, banking group warns Fintech in 2026: Why responsible AI, regulatory clarity and scale matter more than ever Ripple Secures Strategic Saudi…

Things worth reading: 26th January 2026

Things we’re reading today include … Bank of England admits inflation bungle European life insurers’ systemic risk ‘non-trivial’ European banks take a fresh crack at Wall Street Fintech Adviser Titan Hit With Second SEC Penalty Over “Misleading” 2,700% Crypto Return Claims Lloyds to train all 67,000 staff in AI as banks go digital Fintechs should…

The Finanser’s Week: 19th January –  25th January 2026

This week’s main discussions include … Stop “living within a lie”, Mark Carney #Davos Everyone has been hailing Mark Carney’s speech at Davos as one of the GOAT speeches of the 21st century. It forced me to take out 15 minutes to listen to it, and yes, it is a great speech. Well worth the…

Things worth reading: 23rd January 2026

Things we’re reading today include … Revolut scraps U.S. bank acquisition plans, to apply for license – report Trump sues JPMorgan for $5bn over account closure after Capitol riot The collapse of a Brazilian bank ensnares politicians and judges Will new EU banking rules affect foreign bank accounts of French residents? Is Fintech the New…

Things worth reading: 22nd January 2026

Things we’re reading today include … Trump credit card plan would be a ‘disaster’, JP Morgan boss warns Ripple sends 10 shocking predictions for 2026 Bitcoin: Could Davos prove a turning point for cryptocurrency legislation? 💰 CEPR: Central bank digital currency and monetary sovereignty Bank lobby targets stablecoin yield and open banking in policy push…

Things worth reading: 21st January 2026

Things we’re reading today include … Davos Signals a Disciplined Era for AI in Banking and FinTech UK regulators warned over AI risks to financial system Iran’s central bank using vast quantities of cryptocurrency championed by Farage, says report ‘I felt numb’: German bank heist victims devastated after thieves ransack 3,000 deposit boxes How Banca…

Things worth reading: 20th January 2026

Things we’re reading today include … How crypto criminals stole $713 million 3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks With More Potential Than Any Cryptocurrency Fear that quantum computing is on the cusp of cracking cryptocurrency’s encryption spurs a global investment firm to remove Bitcoin from recommendations 1 Spectacular Cryptocurrency That Could Soar by 1,159% US reinforced…

Things worth reading: 19th January 2026

Things we’re reading today include … Bank of England must plan for a financial crisis triggered by aliens, says former policy expert Bank of England alarm as hedge fund gilt bets hit £100bn ‘The dollar is losing credibility’: why central banks are scrambling for gold Sunday Times 100 Tech rankings revealed for 2026, with a…

The Finanser’s Week: 12th January -18th January 2026

This week’s main blog discussions include … My next new book: “Intelligent Bank” I just got a summary of my new book from the publishers. It comes out in the summer but, for those interested, here are the key messages … The more wealth amongst the few, the more likely the revolution by the many…