Fintech Innovation
The 25 Basis Point Question: Is Central Banking’s Favorite Tool Obsolete?
Central banks have long used 25 basis point increments for interest rate changes. Is this standard obsolete in an era of real-time data and fintech?
The £13,000 Cloned Car: A Modern Parable for Investors on Risk, Trust, and Technology
A £13k car scam reveals deep flaws in our economic systems, showing why fintech and blockchain are crucial for the future of investing and asset verification.
From Wish Lists to Wall Street: How AI Gift-Finders Signal a New Economic Reality
AI gift-finders are more than a holiday trend; they signal a major economic shift impacting retail, finance, investing, and the stock market.
The $9 Billion Bet: How Blockchain is Forging the Future of Financial Markets
Polymarket’s $9B valuation isn’t just hype. It’s a testament to how blockchain is revolutionizing the core infrastructure of finance and prediction markets.
Airwallex’s $8 Billion Gambit: Decoding the Fintech Giant’s Bold Leap into Silicon Valley
Airwallex secures an $8B valuation and makes a bold move into Silicon Valley, signaling a new era for global fintech and cross-border business.
Solving the Market’s Puzzle: An Investor’s Guide to the Modern Financial Crossword
The modern economy is a complex puzzle. This post decodes the market’s “crossword” to guide investors through finance, fintech, and economic trends.
Robinhood’s Indonesian Gambit: A High-Stakes Play for Southeast Asia’s Fintech Crown
Robinhood enters Indonesia by acquiring a local brokerage, a strategic move to capture a share of the nation’s 19 million retail investors.
Beyond the Brink: Why Fixing Banking Requires More Than Just Stronger Walls
Focusing on bank capital ratios is a distraction. The real problem is the unstable model of money creation, and fintech is exposing its flaws.
The Canary in the Coal Mine: What Community Warm Hubs Signal to Investors and the Global Economy
Community warm hubs are more than charity; they’re a key economic indicator signaling shifts in consumer behavior, investment risk, and fintech opportunities.
The Financial Polymath: Solving the Crossword of Today’s Complex Markets
The world of modern finance is a complex crossword. To succeed, investors and leaders must adopt the mindset of a Polymath, connecting dots across disciplines.
The National Capitalist: How Blockchain and AI Are Challenging a 150-Year-Old Economic Prophecy
Friedrich Engels predicted the state would become the ultimate capitalist. A new letter asks if fintech and blockchain are the tools to finally topple it.
Beyond the Tech Giants: Is Web3 the Answer to AI’s Centralization Problem?
Big Tech’s AI dominance poses risks. Web3 and blockchain offer a decentralized alternative, promising a more open, competitive, and user-owned digital economy.