Catching a new report from MIT, there are clear indications that AI is making us stupid. We no longer internalise data and detail, we delegate it. The fact that the Alpha Gen can get all their school reports written by robots and teachers cannot tell the difference, is evidence that this is the way we……

Catching a new report from MIT, there are clear indications that AI is making us stupid. We no longer internalise data and detail, we delegate it. The fact that the Alpha Gen can get all their school reports written by robots and teachers cannot tell the difference, is evidence that this is the way we……

I spend every day being more and more amazed at what AI can do, particularly with video. From my bedroom, I can create a whole marketing campaign with high-end advertising in just a few days. To illustrate this, I was amazed at this advert for Kalshi, a prediction markets FinTech: Aired during the NBA Finals……

Things we’re reading today include … Senate Passes Cryptocurrency and Stablecoin Rules Bill Fintech industry challenges EU FIDA rules BBVA recommends clients make 7% crypto allocation Central Bank Gold Reserves Survey 2025 | World Gold Council What could a TSB bank sale mean for customers? Finance blog raided over suspected Swiss banking secrecy law breaches……

I would love to walk into a bank’s boardroom with my opening slide explaining: “Step confidently into the future of Web3 with Zond, a quantum-resistant Layer-1 blockchain* engineered to transcend today’s security limitations and safeguard your dApps, from DeFi protocols to NFT marketplaces, while powering the next generation of smart contracts in tomorrow’s digital economy.”……

Having spent all my life in computing, it’s interesting to look at the development of technology from where it came from to where it is going to. When joining the industry many years ago, we talked about the S/360 instruction set that was the basis of IBM’s systems; we talked about BASIC, Fortran, COBOL and……

Things we’re reading today include … High street banks’ SME lending comeback won’t rattle challengers Turning algorithms into action: the AI challenge connecting fintech talent to finance’s frontlines The Bank of England never misses an opportunity to miss an opportunity How AI is driving new consumer fintech products  Who are the companies hoarding bitcoin? $90……

For those who read me regularly, you will know that I’m a bit of a numismatist. What’s that? A nerd. Well, no, not really. It’s someone who is really enthusiastic about studying, collecting and talking about money, coins, cash, medals and related items. That’s me. Sorry. I’m one of them. Weirdly, I’ve collected a lot……

Things we’re reading today include … Israel-linked group hacks Iranian cryptocurrency exchange in $90m heist BoE to Propose Rules on Banks Crypto Exposure in 2026 China’s central bank chief expects new currency order to challenge dollar GENIUS Act puts renewed spotlight on stablecoins, digital assets Fintech leaders on the real future of stablecoins Klarna Becomes……

I would love to walk into a bank’s boardroom with my opening slide explaining: “Step confidently into the future of Web3 with Zond, a quantum-resistant Layer-1 blockchain* engineered to transcend today’s security limitations and safeguard your dApps, from DeFi protocols to NFT marketplaces, while powering the next generation of smart contracts in tomorrow’s digital economy.”……