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.
The Banker: Can branches be a competitive edge?
All generations still think that bank branches are important. Besides the example given here Metro Bank (UK) and Nationwide Building Society see them as a competitive advantage. I still think they have a place.
ITPro: Cloud skills shortages are pushing developer teams to breaking point
This is predictable given the increasing number of digital transformation programs.
