Finextra: Santander hoovers up tech talent for digital overhaul
Investment in digital transformation continues – still a very hot area.
CNBC: United States acts as top cop — setting the crypto standards for the world
The US and EU are leading the way in crypto.
Tekedia: Banks Like JP Morgan And Citibank Are Investing Billions Of Dollars In Blockchain
A lot of investment going into blockchain at the moment.
Banking Dive: SEC won’t budge on crypto regulation
Part of the ongoing battle between regulators and players in the crypto area which is creating a lot of confusion in the marketplace.
World.Hey.Com: The Big Cloud Exit FAQ
A very interesting perspective on how perhaps the cloud is not for everyone.
Finextra: Elon Musk’s X granted payment processing license in 13 US states – and counting
Elon Musk’s dream of creating what he originally wanted to do with PayPal continues.
Finextra: What the EU’s new crypto asset regulation means and how it will transform 2024
This is overall a good thing to help overcome some people’s reluctance to trade crypto due to a lot of bad news about it.
CoinDesk: Central Banks Aren’t Sufficiently Ready for CBDC Risks: BIS Report
There is a lot of nervousness and uncertainty about CBDC’s.
City AM: The Bank of England must put privacy and innovation at the heart of the digital pound
Privacy is seen as one of the key issues when I talk to people about CBDC and a digital pound.