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Things worth reading: 20th June 2025

Things we’re reading today include … High street banks’ SME lending comeback won’t rattle challengers Turning algorithms into action: the AI challenge connecting fintech talent to finance’s frontlines The Bank of England never misses an opportunity to miss an opportunity How AI is driving new consumer fintech products  Who are the companies hoarding bitcoin? $90…

Things worth reading: 19th June 2025

Things we’re reading today include … Israel-linked group hacks Iranian cryptocurrency exchange in $90m heist BoE to Propose Rules on Banks Crypto Exposure in 2026 China’s central bank chief expects new currency order to challenge dollar GENIUS Act puts renewed spotlight on stablecoins, digital assets Fintech leaders on the real future of stablecoins Klarna Becomes…

Things worth reading: 18th June 2025

Things we’re reading today include … Senate Passes Cryptocurrency and Stablecoin Rules Bill Fintech industry challenges EU FIDA rules BBVA recommends clients make 7% crypto allocation Central Bank Gold Reserves Survey 2025 | World Gold Council What could a TSB bank sale mean for customers? Finance blog raided over suspected Swiss banking secrecy law breaches…

Things worth reading: 17th June 2025

Things we’re reading today include: JPMorgan Files Cryptocurrency Trademark Open banking maintains momentum despite CFPB pullback Sabadell gets expressions of interest for British unit TSB The convergence of privacy AI and cybersecurity: what fintech GCs should prioritize now Coinbase and Gemini reportedly on track for EU crypto licences A Pivotal Case Shaping Cryptocurrency Regulation

Things worth reading: 16th June 2025

Things we’re reading today include … Trump reports more than $600 million in income from crypto, golf, licensing fees Trump made $10million selling guitars, bibles, watches and sneakers – but his crypto firm was the most profitable of all ‘We’re being attacked all the time’: how UK banks stop hackers High street lender Metro Bank…

The Finanser’s Week: 9th June – 15th June 2025

This week’s main blog discussions include … Is fintech complicating the process of payments? Everything I read talks about simplified customer experience in payments and yet, when I look at it, the process of payments is becoming far more complicated. You made a payment in the old world with a bank note or cheque, and…

Things worth reading: 13th June 2025

Things we’re reading today include … Crypto nears systemic risk ‘tipping point’ – FSB chair Cryptocurrency and the never-ending casino of capitalism Shares of fintech Chime soar 66% in market debut NatWest appoints Dr Maja Pantic as first chief AI research officer Citi and Carlyle Group Partner on ‘Side-by-Side’ FinTech Fund Stripe continues crypto push…

Things worth reading: 11th June 2025

Things we’re reading today include: World Bank predicts worst decade for global growth since 60s Emerging cryptocurrency shakes up industry as potential alternative to bitcoin: ‘True innovation’ The Next Fintech Unicorns Will Be Built On Invisible Infrastructure UK fintech gets AI boost from regulator How 3 banks are capitalizing on AI European banks spend over…

Things worth reading: 10th June 2025

Things we’re reading today include … The British woman competing to run the world’s biggest bank Bitcoin braces itself for a quantum computing onslaught Starling launches AI chatbot Spending Intelligence in UK banking first Bank of London: How a $1bn unicorn lost its lustre China Bans Bank From Luring Depositors With Popular Labubu Dolls “At…

Things worth reading: 9th June 2025

Things we’re reading today include … The U.S. Government Has Known Satoshi Nakamoto’s True Identity for Years – A Lawsuit Could Finally Reveal It Spain Introduces Law to Acquire Crypto Exchanges’ Data, Seize Digital Assets M&S CEO contacted directly by hackers in ransom demand Trump-Musk feud shows what happens when unregulated money floods politics Top…

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