Things we’re reading today include … IT guy let lover into Deutsche Bank datacenter Complaints about banks soared 76% in past year European tech funding falls 42% in April as fintech leads investment volume Santander to make huge change to bank accounts in DAYS impacting 14million customers AI regulation needs global cooperation, not isolated moves…
Things we’re reading today include … French police investigate spate of cryptocurrency millionaire kidnappings 1 Top Cryptocurrency to Buy Before It Soars 13,616% Mentions of ‘cryptocurrency’ and ‘stablecoins’ in SEC filings hit record high in April Fintech Tide seeks more than $1bn valuation in share sale Ant Group in Talks for International Unit IPO in…
Things we’re reading today include … Rachel Reeves has promised UK fintech the world – now she must deliver ‘Act of war’: Warren Buffett is rocking financial world with a new Trump warning Warren Buffett shocks investors by announcing retirement from Berkshire Hathaway at the end of the year New fintech trends reshape digital finance…
This week’s main blog discussions include … What would you do if you lost a billion dollars? Whilst walking the dog, I’ve been entertained by a fascinating series of podcasts on BBC Sounds called Fool’s Gold. It tells the story of two detectorists – folks who search everywhere using metal detectors – who found gold…
Things we’re reading today include … UK banks put £75bn into firms building climate-wrecking ‘carbon bombs’, study finds HSBC shareholders urge bank to reaffirm net zero commitment 110-Hour Workweeks Drove Young Bankers to the Brink – WSJ Barclays boss breaks with Lloyds, Natwest and HSBC on major UK banking regulation Revolut and N26 want to…
Things we’re reading today include … Revolut expands into telecom: Can the fintech unicorn keep up with Vodafone and Telekom? Sam Altman-backed Worldcoin cryptocurrency launches in the US Ripple bid up to $5 billion to acquire Circle, offer rejected UK and US join forces to promote responsible cryptocurrency adoption | Digital Watch Observatory Chancellor speech…
Things we’re reading today include … UK risks losing ground to rival fintech and crypto hubs, execs say U.K. government proposes comprehensive regulations for cryptocurrency industry Bank of England risks ‘killing’ London’s potential to become global hub for stablecoins Reeves unveils new crypto rules as she promises to back UK fintech Prosecutors seek 20-year prison…
Things we’re reading today include … Bank of England ‘killing’ UK stablecoin ambitions, body warns – City AM HSBC profits drop less than expected as bank announces share buyback of up to $3bn Deutsche Bank reports highest profit in 14 years ‘The mood music isn’t good’: Ultra-wealthy exodus is a disaster for Reeves Bitcoin’s biggest…
Thing we’re reading today include … Donald Trump says he cannot rule out insider trading by his staff Why Trump’s tariff chaos could lead to a London IPO boom Post Office to unveil £1.75bn banking deal with big British lenders Swiss National Bank chairman rebuffs bitcoin as reserve asset M&S pauses all online orders after…
