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The Finanser’s Week: 23rd June – 29th June 2025

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 worth reading: 27th June 2025

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 worth reading: 26th June 2025

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 worth reading: 24th June 2025

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 worth reading: 23rd June 2025

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…

The Finanser’s Week: 16th June – 22nd June 2025

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 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

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