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…
Things worth reading: 15th January 2026
Things we’re reading today include … Don’t believe the banks lobbying against stablecoins The Bank of England’s capital mistake? Wall Street ends lower, led by drop in Nasdaq, with tech, banks falling Global Events Shaping Financial Markets in 2026 Do Digital Payments Really Promote Financial Inclusion? What the Evidence Shows Anti-Fraud: What Does Revolut’s New…
Things worth reading: 13th January 2026
Things we’re reading today include … How Bots, Banking and Stablecoins Will Dominate Fintech in 2026 Augmentum Fintech’s Tim Levene: ‘If I don’t deliver returns, then I’m failing’ Ex-Fed chairs condemn Trump’s bid to weaken central bank’s independence Trump plan to cap credit card costs hits bank shares Lloyds CEO Charlie Nunn latest banking boss…
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: Core Thesis The book argues that banking is entering its third great technological revolution: Mainframe era → automation and scale Digital era → connectivity, mobile, fintech, experience Intelligence…
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