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The Finanser’s Week: 18th November – 24th November 2024

This week’s blog discussions included … Tally-ho! No, it’s not exciting fox hounds – it’s all to do with accounting I thought I had just found a new podcast called Money by David Walliams, the famous British comedian and children’s author. Then I found out it is by David McWilliams, the less famous Irish economist…

Things worth reading: 22nd November 2024

Things we’re reading today include … Bitcoin Headed To $100,000 As Cryptocurrency Eyes Next Milestone Starling Bank Faces Leadership Backlash & Regulatory Challenges Bank pledges €500m for nature-based solutions. Can greening your money help fight climate change? | Euronews Atom Bank Acquires 25-Acre Woodland in Northumberland to Tackle Climate Change US leaves no major Russian…

Things worth reading: 21st November 2024

Things we’re reading today include … Donald Trump could create first cryptocurrency role at White House Russia’s new crypto-mining laws challenge Western sanctions Bluesky Proves You Can Do Crypto Without Cryptocurrency – Splinter Triodos Bank Pledges $527M For Nature-Based Solutions By 2030 Santander launches digital bank in Mexico | bobsguide 2025’s Biggest Fintech & Payments’…

Things worth reading: 20th November 2024

Things we’re reading today include … Logan Paul accused of misleading fans over cryptocurrency investments – BBC News Starling Bank staff resign after new chief executive calls for more time in-office | The Guardian Fintech unicorns watch Klarna IPO for signs of when window will reopen JPMorgan’s Chase UK bank launches first credit card Revolutionary…

Things worth reading: 19th November 2024

Things we’re reading today include … Donald Trump’s social media group in talks to buy crypto trading venue HSBC Makes Managers Vie for Jobs Amid CEO Streamlining FinTech Connect Report: Majority of FinTechs Seeking Investment, But Face Hurdles in Securing Funding Barclays Bank in talks over giving away 80% stake in merchant acquiring business Christian…

Things worth reading: 18th November 2024

Things we’re reading today include … Cryptocurrency trader turns $1.1k into $1.62 million in 20 days Couple accused of money laundering €21m using money mules and cryptocurrency Fintech at heart of UK’s financial services growth strategy – Chancellor AI doubts at Asia’s largest fintech festival — Capital Brief ECB split over report showing big EU…

The Finanser’s Week: 11th November – 17th November 2024

This week’s main blog discussions include … Will the new America be based upon a digital dollar that is stable? It’s fascinating how things change. Donald Trump is President-Elect and bitcoin’s price soars to over $80,000. Quite predictable as he will be the crypto-President, as mentioned in July,  but maybe a forecast of a bitcoin…

Things worth reading: 15th November 2024

Things we’re reading today include … Senator Lummis Bullish For A US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Deutsche Bank Highlights Crypto’s Growing Role in BRICS Cross-Border Payments World Cloud Report 2025 – Unlock Financial Growth with Cloud Donald Trump Says Jamie Dimon Won’t Be Part of New Administration – Bloomberg Bank of England governor says Brexit has…

Things worth reading: 14th November 2024

Things we’re reading today include: Musk supports radical change in who controls America’s supply of money Dogecoin Price News: Trump Confirms Musk to Lead D.O.G.E as Traders Target $1 Bitcoin’s record-breaking price rally continues amid ‘Trump bump’ crypto frenzy Top bitcoin analyst says Trump’s win is ‘not the main story’ behind recent bitcoin price surge,…

Things worth reading: 13th November 2024

Things we’re reading today include … NatWest blocks staff from using WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger – BBC News Metro Bank fined nearly £17m for failure to monitor potential money laundering | The Guardian After fining Metro Bank and Starling, which challenger bank will the FCA target next? Monzo Bank app comes top in user satisfaction…