Things we’re reading today include … Bank of England to redesign banknotes – and wants your help Regulation is slowing down fintech, says Tech Secretary Deutsche Bank Reportedly Plans Crypto Custody Service Why Tether dominates the stablecoin market Quantum Threats to Cryptocurrency: Navigating the Race to Quantum-Resistant Solutions Peter Thiel joins tech billionaires backing new…
Things we’re reading today include … Circle applies for US trust bank license after bumper IPO Robinhood Expands Cryptocurrency Suite in Europe, US Klarna accelerates shift to digital bank ahead of second IPO attempt French bank hit after insider helped SIM swap scammers Is Nigel Farage right about the Bank of England? BBVA launches a…
Things we’re reading today include … Klarna accelerates shift to digital bank ahead of second IPO attempt Starling Bank’s first CMO on tapping into culture to be ‘people’s favourite bank’ ‘Central bank of central banks’ warns soaring government debt could trigger global crisis World economy faces ‘pivotal moment’, central bank body BIS says Revolut vs…
This week’s main blog discussions include … Is fintech young or old? I just received the latest World Economic Forum’s Future of Fintech report so, here’s a summary: The fintech industry is transitioning from rapid expansion into a phase of sustainable growth, increased collaboration and broader market reach. The fintech sector is experiencing a customer growth…
Things we’re reading today include … Stablecoins ‘Perform Poorly’ as Money, Could Face Uphill Battle Stablecoins become preferred cryptocurrency of terrorists and criminals Starling Bank sets sights on US expansion Ex-Barclays CEO Staley loses appeal against UK ban over Epstein ties High flyer to pariah: the saga of Epstein-linked banker Jes Staley Fintech M&A: All…
Things we’re reading today include … US Feds order mortgage providers to “count cryptocurrency as an asset for a mortgage” Fed advances plan to ease bank leverage requirements Can you trust Stablecoins? Stablecoins must face bank-style rules, says Standard Chartered Why UBS needs to beat Barclays to become a top investment bank Barclays to block cryptocurrency transactions due to…
Things we’re reading today include: 3 Mega Trends Shaping the Future of Fintech Man Pleads Guilty To $245m Bitcoin Theft Brighton dad lost savings to cryptocurrency site that closed Coinbase lands MiCA licence in Luxembourg, launches regional crypto hub NAB hires Lloyds Bank’s Pete Steel as inaugural digital, data and AI chief Zopa Bank Launches…
Things we’re reading today include … Warning: new AI theft technique drains 44% of crypto wallets in under 6 minutes Are Banks Obsolete? | Cato Institute Beware of bank mergers – they can go horribly wrong Chime versus SoFi: Which Is the Better Fintech Stock Right Now? Elon Musk’s X could launch a physical card…
This week’s main blog discussions include … Are you fit to lead your bank if you don’t understand tech? I would love to walk into a bank’s boardroom with my opening slide explaining: “Step confidently into the future of Web3 with Zond, a quantum-resistant Layer-1 blockchain* engineered to transcend today’s security limitations and safeguard your…
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…
