We highlight the banking news that broke while most of us relaxed over the two-week holiday slowdown.

Inflation and monetary policy topped the list, while crypto and cyberattacks dodged the top 10.

We highlight some of the biggest and most shocking failures of the year.

New rules for FDIC insurance representation on digital channels include specifying that crypto assets are not deposits.

CBDCs are considered a more viable application of blockchain technology, bringing together the best attributes of fiat and cryptocurrencies. Mainstream usage is years away—but established payments players can start preparing for their launch now.

The large sums that flowed out of Binance this week caused some in the community to question whether its collapse would end crypto altogether.

Stringent crypto regulations could finally be coming in wake of the latest digital asset crisis.

The crypto exchange has been accused of funneling billions in deposits to market-maker and Bankman-Fried-owned Alameda Research.

After reviewing the books, Binance is walking away from its nonbinding agreement to buy crypto exchange FTX.

The feature lets users pay with crypto via their Revolut card. Here’s why it may struggle with adoption.

The global economic downturn is putting pressure on FIs around the world. In the UK, firms are turning to tech and hiring to weather the storm.

Fintech firms continue infiltrating the banking sector, handling bank-related tasks with little to no oversight, and potentially perpetuating systematic risk.

Though FIs should keep these at the top of mind when creating digital strategies, they should proceed with caution.

For years, small banks have handled deposits for large crypto firms. Their experience offers lessons to big banks that now want in.

Banks have asked for the head seat at the table regarding crypto regulations—but just days later, lawmakers want to claw back the few capabilities they already have.

In 2023, 5.5 million US adults will use cryptocurrency to make payments, a jump of more than 350% in three years. That said, this figure represents a meager 2.3% of US internet users, showing that crypto payments are far from mainstream.

Here’s a roundup of the outcomes from recent regulatory efforts within the US and Europe.

A recent crypto market implosion has magnified the volatility risk of stablecoin—an asset named for stability. Payment incumbents must weigh the crash’s implications and closely watch regulatory advances as they plan for short- and long-term crypto payments growth.

On today's episode, we discuss how TV has transformed brands and how marketers should be thinking about investing in linear versus streaming in 2022. "In Other News," we talk about the significance of cryptocurrency companies pulling back on marketing spend and why some think Roku is abusing its power. Tune in to the discussion with founder and CEO of Marketing Architects Chuck Hengel and our analyst Ross Benes.

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