Things we're reading today include:
- HSBC net zero goal delayed 20 years, as CEO offered 600% bonus
- HSBC hit by fresh Hong Kong row: Bank accused of 'shrugging its shoulders' in the face of Chinese oppression | This is Money
- Top 10: Challenger Banks | FinTech Magazine
- After raising $1 billion, fintech Varo closes another $29 million, replaces founder CEO | TechCrunch
- The Cryptocurrency Scam That Turned a Small Town Against Itself - The New York Times
- Do Stablecoin Patent Applications Signal a Cryptocurrency Evolution?
- How AI agents will be instrumental in fintech innovations in Southeast Asia - TNGlobal
- Europe needs to make it easier for its startups to do business - Tech.eu
- Powerful quantum computers in years not decades, says Microsoft - BBC News
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Chris M Skinner
Chris Skinner is best known as an independent commentator on the financial markets through his blog, TheFinanser.com, as author of the bestselling book Digital Bank, and Chair of the European networking forum the Financial Services Club. He has been voted one of the most influential people in banking by The Financial Brand (as well as one of the best blogs), a FinTech Titan (Next Bank), one of the Fintech Leaders you need to follow (City AM, Deluxe and Jax Finance), as well as one of the Top 40 most influential people in financial technology by the Wall Street Journal's Financial News. To learn more click here...